EL PRADO, Palo Alto

El Prado - A Spanish-style boutique hotel with courtyard views and luxury suites in downtown Palo Alto

Located steps from University Avenue, this 4-star Palo Alto hotel features 62 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors. The property centers around an open-air courtyard with a fountain, creating an intimate European atmosphere. Guest rooms range from 300 to 1000 square feet, equipped with marble bathrooms, rain showers, and Molton Brown amenities. El Prado's dining options include Il Fornaio Italian restaurant and a Tapas Bar and Lounge open Tuesday through Saturday. The fitness center provides treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and a cable fly machine. All accommodations include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks, and minibars. El Prado sits less than one mile from Stanford University and within walking distance of Peninsula Creamery and The Rose & Crown pub. The location offers easy access to major tech campuses including Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Pros

Adjacent outdoor balcony or patio for each indoor event space

Seasoned event planning team available for business functions

Dog-friendly rooms available

Tapas Bar features handcrafted cocktails with herb-infused syrups

Cons

18.5 miles distance from Mineta San Jose International Airport

2 miles from California Ave Caltrain station