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el PRADO

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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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.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating area, and a bookshelf.
Stroll through the charming courtyard, surrounded by arched windows and lush greenery.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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Highlights

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

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

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
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 500 sq ft
  • 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 - 0.6 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive

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

Boutique family-friendly hotel near Stanford University
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a hair salon at el PRADO. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Il Fornaio, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 49-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Il Fornaio
  • Il Fornaio

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 32 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is 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

Is el PRADO pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 32 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at el PRADO?

Valet parking is available for USD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at el PRADO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at el PRADO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is el PRADO located?

This family-friendly Palo Alto hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Stanford Theatre, Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center. Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Palo Alto Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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el PRADO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 583 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Overall great stay. The hotel is in a great location to downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place to stay in downtown Palo Alto. Rooms are neat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautifully restored hotel, very charming. Staff were gracious and attentive. Lovely room decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The best hotel near Stanford!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Two night visit to see friends and family in Palo Alto area and a few doctor’s appointments at Stanford Byers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Really lovely hotel - comfortable bed, immaculate bath, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great hotel close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful rooms, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our brief stay! I would stay here again in a second. Lovely- highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

This is one of the best hotels that I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Outstanding service, amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

spacious room!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Convenient location. Excellent rooms. Need coffee maker option in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful rooms and finishes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything was excellent ... room, staff, cleanliness and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Good site and well managed team.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff are incredibly helpful and pleasant .. among the best of any hotel I've ever been in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Overall great stay at el Prado! Staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great clean hotel at a great location near shops and restaurants in Palo Alto
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We stayed here as guests for a wedding reception in the hotel. It is in a very good location in downtown Palo Alto. Beautiful classic interior decor, super quiet rooms, friendly service, easy city parking across the street and next door, with high speed EV chargers, in addition to valet parking in the hotel. The Italian restaurant, Il Fornaio, is next door to the hotel and convenient, where the rehearsal dinner took place. The reception in the hotel was amazing, the food was delicious, especially the abundant hours d'oeuvres, and charcuterie boards. The service was outstanding, and the facilities were beautiful and well maintained. We truly enjoyed our stay, and would highly recommend for a wedding reception.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Convenient for my purpose
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Pre-check in was extremely efficient and helpful. Rooms clean and well appointed. Bed and pillows very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024