El Prado, Palo Alto

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About the Hotel

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

El Prado, a 4-star Palo Alto hotel, seamlessly blends elegant Spanish-style architecture with modern comforts. Highlighting its central location, the hotel features 62 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center, and a dining option, Il Fornaio, for guests' convenience.

Rooms & Amenities

The 62 rooms and suites at El Prado offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, coffeemakers, and work desks. Many rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors, and private balconies with views of Palo Alto's downtown district or the central courtyard, providing a welcoming and spacious environment.

Dining & Local Scene

Il Fornaio, the on-site Italian restaurant, serves meals that guests can enjoy in their rooms through in-room dining. The downtown Palo Alto dining scene features a variety of upscale restaurants catering to diverse culinary preferences, ensuring guests have multiple options nearby.

Leisure & Business Services

El Prado features a well-equipped fitness room, offering ellipticals, treadmills, and free weights for a comprehensive workout. For business needs, the hotel has event spaces and a seasoned planning team to assist with functions, enhancing its suitability for corporate events.

Location & Transportation

Located close to Stanford University and major tech campuses, El Prado makes travel easy for guests. Nearby bus stops provide public transit options, and guests can explore local attractions, including the Rodin Sculpture Garden and Stanford Shopping Center.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds
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4 persons
33 m² 
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2 King Size Beds
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Deluxe Queen Room
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2 persons
28 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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Courtyard King Fireplace
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2 persons
37 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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Getting around

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City Centre
Palo Alto 1.6 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.0 km
San Francisco International (SFO) 31.8 km
Train
California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
Nearby
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Museum of American Heritage
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Farmers' markets
460 m
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510 m
Restaurants
Il Fornaio
10 m
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Blue Bottle Coffee
150 m
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Umami Burger
120 m
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Chantal Guillon
140 m
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Thyme
120 m
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Vino Locale
220 m
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Yayoi
220 m
403 University Ave
Paris Baguette
230 m
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Starbucks
240 m
376 University Ave
Joya
310 m
339 University Ave
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