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el PRADO

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Stanford University Arboretum
    14 min walk
  • Il Fornaio
    1 min walk
  • Palo Alto Station
    10 min walk
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    8 min drive
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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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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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About this property

el PRADO

Family-friendly Palo Alto hotel in University South with a fitness center
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at el PRADO. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Stanford University Arboretum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Il Fornaio
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 5 minutes by car from Stanford University and 6 minutes from Stanford University Medical Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 family-friendly el PRADO. For a fee, parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

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 public transport

  • 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-100 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Il Fornaio
  • Il Fornaio

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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
  • Lift
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 428 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 552 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 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most comfortable bed in town
Everything went well, as usual. Spacious room, quick check in and check out. Very efficient staff. with a great restaurant too ( Il Fornaio)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nima

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel experience I've ever had and I frequently travel for work and pleasure. Staff was so helpful. Property is gorgeous and has European vibes. Bed was comfy. Balcony was an excellent touch. Food was delicious. Conveniently located to everything DT Palo Alto has to offer. Board room. General use space. hard to top. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels that I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ve stayed at Prado 6-8x over last 2 years … and it remains our “ go to” in Palo Alto for 1-5 days stays. The rooms are lovely — nice linens, towels, good black out curtains etc - and service is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel - comfortable bed, immaculate bath, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cidnie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Michela, South Pasadena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a great boutique hotel. The rooms are large and very pretty and clean. We had a odd smell from the carpet cleaning going on in the hall that made the room smell a bit too. Seemed odd to do it on the weekend. Parking is expensive. The staff is super nice and very helpful. I'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the stay, staff were very attentive and helpful. Room was everything we expected. Plan to return soon. Thanks again to everyone who puts their best work into maintaining this property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to stay
Outstanding service, amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent ... room, staff, cleanliness and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024