El Prado, Palo Alto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

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“This hotel is perfectly situated within walking distance of fantastic shops and restaurants, making our stay exceptionally convenient!”view full review

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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El Prado 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

2 persons

360 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Heating

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Courtyard King Fireplace

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe King Room

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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King Suite Balcony

2 persons

550 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

El Prado Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Luxury

“The room was impressively spacious and filled with natural light, creating a truly relaxing atmosphere.” view full review

Gourmet Convenience

“Having II Fornaio right in the lobby was a good surprise, offering exquisite dining just steps away from our room.” view full review

Elegant Design

“The elegant finishes and luxurious decor in the room added a wonderful touch to our overall stay.” view full review

Cozy Retreat

“The lovely small patio with French doors provided the perfect setting for enjoying morning coffee and breakfast.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.9/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
On-site car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Electric vehicle charging station

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Jacuzzi

Room features

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

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

El Prado Hotel Location

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

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

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.0 mi

University

Stanford University

1.5 mi

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

2900 ft

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

1.5 mi

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

3200 ft

Landmark

Professorville

3000 ft

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.0 mi

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.3 mi

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

4500 ft

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

4900 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

2100 ft

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

4600 ft

Mall

Town & Country Village

3500 ft

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.3 mi

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.2 mi

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.5 mi

Park

Burgess Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

3300 ft

Park

Rinconada Park

5200 ft

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.2 mi

Church

Memorial Church

1.6 mi

Landmark

Nealon Park

1.6 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.5 mi

Landmark

Fremont Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

1.2 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.4 mi

Landmark

Burghers of Calais Sculpture

1.3 mi

Nearby

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

1800 ft

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

1600 ft

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

1700 ft

Restaurants

Il Fornaio

100 ft

520 Cowper Street

Blue Bottle Coffee

500 ft

456 University Avenue

Umami Burger

400 ft

452 University Ave

Thyme

400 ft

496 Hamilton Ave

Chantal Guillon

500 ft

444 University Ave

Vino Locale

800 ft

431 Kipling St

Yayoi

800 ft

403 University Ave

Paris Baguette

800 ft

383 University Ave

Starbucks

800 ft

376 University Ave

Joya

1100 ft

339 University Ave

Getting around

City Centre

Palo Alto20 min · 1.0 mi

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC)40 min · 16.2 mi

San Francisco International (SFO)48 min · 19.9 mi

Train

California Ave Caltrain32 min · 1.6 mi

Train2 min · 400 ft

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at USD 28 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2011

Number of floors:

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Former name

Garden Court Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about El Prado Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 153 verified reviews

9.3/10

Perfect

93%

Recommend

Breakfast

2.5/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Comfort

9.5/10

Facilities

8.9/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.2/10

Location

9.7/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Staff

9.3/10

Value for money

7.9/10

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