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el PRADO

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Stanford University

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el PRADO

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Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Ballroom
Lobby

Overview of el PRADO

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationStanford Shopping Center14 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center6 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior
The Stanford Park Hotel
Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is CA $1,000
per night
CA $1,153 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
The Stanford Park Hotel

About the area

Palo Alto

Heart of Palo Alto.Your stay at this University South hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Also, Stanford Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and Stanford University Arboretum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 14 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • HanaHaus - 2 min walk
  • Varsity Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Café Venetia - 3 min walk
  • Local Union 271 - 6 min walk

About this property

el PRADO

Boutique hotel near Stanford University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 7000 square feet (650 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the boutique el PRADO. For a fee, parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 7000 sq ft of conference space
  • 650 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El PRADO offers 62 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 70 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

el PRADO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 499 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 499 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always stayed there every time I go to Palo Alto. The hotel is really cozy, very well located and the people it’s very friendly. The rooms are spacious and I love the decoration
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, would have loved to have tea pot/coffee machine in room for late night teas. But everything was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palo Alto “ go to”
Our “ go to” hotel for short visits to Palo Alto! Great location and rooms well maintained. Staff accommodating and any issues quickly rectified.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark, SAN CARLOS

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Reserved deluxe king with fireplace, was told there were none available. Rather than give an upgrade, we received a downgrade to a lesser room, so I returned the keys and left, never to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Say

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt right at home
Atmosphere was inspirational, very cozy for the season with the fireplace going and beautiful decor. Staff was extremely friendly and approachable. My team and I had a great stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharieff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful and well maintained hotel. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023