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el PRADO

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with restaurant, near Stanford University

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 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 King Bed, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Venetia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tamarine Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 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 center 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 travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 62 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in 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 available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 70 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 lobby
  • 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 center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Height-adjustable showerhead

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 comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

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

Special features

Dining

Il Fornaio - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Il Fornaio - This bar specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

Also known as

Court Garden Hotel
Garden Court
Garden Court Hotel
Garden Court Hotel Palo Alto
Garden Court Palo Alto
el PRADO Hotel
el PRADO Palo Alto
Garden Court Hotel
el PRADO Hotel Palo Alto

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 to 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 70 lbs 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at el PRADO and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center 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

Popular mentions

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Room
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Restaurant
Store
Room service
Amenities
Fireplace
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Boutique hotel

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

Overall great stay. The hotel is in a great location to downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
Nicole, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Paris in Palo Alto

Felt like being in Paris. Love this hotel!!
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in downtown Palo Alto. Rooms are neat.
Carlos, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Palo Altoではこのホテルが一番です。

従業員皆親切です。各フロアに朝コーヒーおいてあり、客室も素敵です。Palo Altoでの滞在にはこのホテルがBESTです。
3-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is lovely and well maintained. I am not quite sure how it is a 5 star property. There is no in room coffee/tea. It is provided by the elevator from 6-10. Not ideal. There is no complementary bottled water. There is limited room service. The staff was very nice.
Georgia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, great location
Stephen, 6-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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel close to everything
Arun, 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

Perfect room location and ambiance

One of the nicest rooms we’ve ever stayed in. Great staff so helpful
gloria, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

酒店地理位置上乘，交通便利，周边商业繁荣，生活便利。酒店服务上乘，环境优美。酒店内的意大利餐厅的菜肴也非常好。值得推荐。喜欢此酒店，下次去PALO ALTO还会选择此酒店。
XIA PING, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms and finishes
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christmas visit to Palo Alto

Perfect location in beautiful downtown Palo Alto Very comfortable room and great car vallet service.
Gordon, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

spacious room!
Borui, 3-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

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

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

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