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el PRADO

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with restaurant, near Stanford University

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Relax in a spacious, elegantly furnished room with a high ceiling and large windows offering city views.
Relax in this serene room with a large bed, sliding glass door to an outdoor area, and comfortable seating.
Stately hotel with a classic design, featuring a symmetrical facade and sheltered entrance.
Stroll through the charming courtyard, surrounded by arched windows and lush greenery.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating area, and a bookshelf.
el PRADO, near Stanford University, offers a warm welcome with Italian cuisine at Il Fornaio and a relaxing garden. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services and in-room WiFi while taking advantage of helpful concierge services. Guests rave about the attentive staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 13 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Atherton Station - 7 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 9 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Venetia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

el PRADO

El PRADO puts you within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Il Fornaio, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights at this boutique hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 62 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 32 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (7000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1986
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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Special features

Dining

Il Fornaio – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Il Fornaio – This bar specialises in Spanish cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 35 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Garden Court Hotel Palo Alto
Garden Court Hotel
Garden Court Palo Alto
el PRADO Hotel
el PRADO Palo Alto
Garden Court Hotel
el PRADO Hotel Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

Does el PRADO offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, el PRADO does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at el PRADO?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 32 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at el PRADO?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 35 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at el PRADO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at el PRADO and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near el PRADO?

Yes, Il Fornaio offers Italian cuisine.

Does el PRADO have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around el PRADO like?

El PRADO is in University South, a short 14-minute walk from Stanford Shopping Center and 6 minutes' walk from Stanford Theatre.

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el PRADO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property has a convenient location with plenty of choices for restaurants and shops. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El Prado Palo Alto

Fantastic property with well trained customer friendly folks ready to help you with anything you need. Highlight however was the quality and comfort of the bed and linens. Top notch. We will be back.
George, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location amazing - rooms large, clean and well furnished. Front desk helpful and pleasant. Maintenance slow and low standard ( took 24 hours to get a simple sink “ stopper” fixed — and
Terry, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored hotel, very charming. Staff were gracious and attentive. Lovely room decor.
Marcia E., 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!

In the heart of Palo Alto next to all the restaurants. We took 2 suites. Both on the 4th floor. Excellent layout, sunlight, furniture, bedding and bathroom cleanliness. Boutique hotel lived up to our expectations from the valet to housekeeping. If you have a room facing the courtyard, expect a bit of echo from the il fornaio terrace downstairs but it is not significant. Definitely coming back.
Rachid, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel near Stanford!
Nikka, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two night visit

Two night visit to see friends and family in Palo Alto area and a few doctor’s appointments at Stanford Byers.
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel - comfortable bed, immaculate bath, and quiet.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel close to everything
Arun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, great staff!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our brief stay! I would stay here again in a second. Lovely- highly recommend!
Alissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the best hotels that I've ever stayed at.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to stay

Outstanding service, amazing place!
Olga, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

spacious room!
Borui, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Excellent rooms. Need coffee maker option in room.
Niteen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms and finishes
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My most recent stay at El Prado was fantastic! The rooms are a very decent size, the bed super comfortable and the staff is super accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!
Julie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent ... room, staff, cleanliness and location.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good site and well managed team.
H, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are incredibly helpful and pleasant .. among the best of any hotel I've ever been in.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall great stay at el Prado! Staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Nicole, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean hotel at a great location near shops and restaurants in Palo Alto
Sina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, great location
Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient for my purpose
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great atay

Pre-check in was extremely efficient and helpful. Rooms clean and well appointed. Bed and pillows very comfortable.
Lindsey, 1-night trip