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el PRADO

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Courtyard King Suite, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lounge
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Courtyard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Courtyard King Suite, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Courtyard King Suite, Balcony

  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 49-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located in University South, el PRADO is adjacent to Silicon Valley and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Stanford University. This 62-room, 4-star hotel has free in-room WiFi along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stanford Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Pizza House Palo Alto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Tap and Barrel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maruwu Seicha 丸宇製茶 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

el PRADO

At el PRADO, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for USD 35 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 49-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Balconies, minibars, and electric kettles are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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)
  • 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 available

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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (70 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order 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

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Garden Court

Garden Court Hotel

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el PRADO Hotel

el PRADO Palo Alto

Garden Court Hotel

el PRADO Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at el PRADO?

El PRADO provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at el PRADO?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at el PRADO on May 23, 2026 start from $341, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near el PRADO?

This hotel is situated in University South, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find San Francisco Bay and Stanford Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at el PRADO?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 35 per night with in/out privileges. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does el PRADO have luxury amenities?

Yes, some luxury features of this hotel include champagne service, limo/town car service, and in-room massages.

Does el PRADO feature a casino at the property?

No, el PRADO doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at el PRADO?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about el PRADO?

At this boutique hotel, couples will welcome the many amenities including champagne service and in-room massages along with proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at el PRADO?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does el PRADO have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

El PRADO offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will el PRADO allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at el PRADO for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at el PRADO?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from el PRADO?

The closest major airport to el PRADO is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 9 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 16.3 mi away (20-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at el PRADO?

Yes, every guestroom at el PRADO comes with a balcony and some offer city and courtyard views.

Does el PRADO have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at el PRADO.

el PRADO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 646 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vicky

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luisa, Mountain View

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel. Good location. Quite clean. Fitness room seemed a bit lacking. Staff were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

liz marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful, and great staff. Tons of nice places within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAN SU

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Princeton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and large room with a balcony facing the courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the hotel was beautiful, and way prettier than expected. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Redmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quiet calm and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Won, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming classic interior design with a lovely balcony. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honghao, Sammamish

Awesome room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dongping, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem on prime location! Modern luxury setting. Room size is good. So many great restaurants and coffee shops just steps away. 2nd floor library and bar area is perfect place to chat with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon, Santa Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurbinder

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margret-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff, lovely room. Very quiet. Convenient location and Il Fornaio adjacent is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is mainly in room dining, there’s only a lounge to dine in… but the property is very pretty and the rooms are fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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