EL PRADO HOTEL PALO ALTO | Palo Alto ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

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.

El Prado: 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

El Prado: Cons

- 18.5 miles distance from Mineta San Jose International Airport - 2 miles from California Ave Caltrain station

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Deluxe Queen Room

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4 persons

360 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

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Deluxe Room

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2 persons

305 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe King Room

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2 persons

400 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Center

Palo Alto 1.0 mi

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 16.2 mi

San Francisco International (SFO) 19.8 mi

Train

California Ave Caltrain 1.6 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Delicious Dining Options

“I thoroughly enjoyed dining at Il Fornaio, which is seamlessly integrated into the hotel. The breakfast and lunch options were good and added a cozy, Italian touch to my stay. The sliders and mango avocado cones at the wedding event I attended there were especially nice!” view full review

Perfect for Conferences

“I participated in a day conference at the hotel, and I was impressed by the spacious conference room with lovely views. It provided all the amenities we needed, making it easy to focus and be productive. Even though there was a minor wait for lunch service, the overall vibe and quality made up for it.” view full review

Charming Room Features

“My room was beautifully designed with French doors leading to a small patio, perfect for enjoying morning coffee. The elegant decor, combined with quality amenities, truly made my stay special. Even the lighting provided an inviting atmosphere.” view full review

Luxurious Bathroom Experience

“I absolutely loved the bathroom setup in my room, which featured a walk-in rain shower and a generous counter space around the sink. The all-white marble tiles created a spa-like feel that made my stay exceptionally relaxing.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.0 mi

University

Stanford University

1.5 mi

Museums

Hewlett Packard Garage

2900 ft

Museums

Cantor Arts Center

1.5 mi

80 Willow Rd

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

3200 ft

Bryant Street

Professorville

3000 ft

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.0 mi

Museum Way

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.3 mi

1451 Middlefield Rd

Junior Museum & Zoo

4500 ft

1431 Waverley St

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

4900 ft

300 El Camino Real

Pace Art and Technology

4500 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

2100 ft

Mall

Town & Country Village

3500 ft

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.3 mi

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.2 mi

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.5 mi

Parks

Burgess Park

1.4 mi

117 Palo Alto Ave

El Palo Alto Park

3200 ft

Museums

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.2 mi

Parks

Rinconada Park

5200 ft

Church

Memorial Church

1.6 mi

800 Middle Ave

Nealon Park

1.6 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.5 mi

Santa Cruz Ave & University Dr

Fremont Park

1.3 mi

351 Lausen Street

Frost Amphitheater

1.2 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.4 mi

Memorial Court Stanford University

Burghers of Calais Sculpture

1.3 mi

Nearby

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

1800 ft

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

1600 ft

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

1700 ft

Restaurants

Il Fornaio

100 ft

520 Cowper Street

Blue Bottle Coffee

500 ft

456 University Avenue

Umami Burger

400 ft

452 University Ave

Chantal Guillon

500 ft

444 University Ave

Thyme

400 ft

496 Hamilton Ave

Vino Locale

800 ft

431 Kipling St

Yayoi

800 ft

403 University Ave

Paris Baguette

800 ft

383 University Ave

Starbucks

800 ft

376 University Ave

Joya

1100 ft

339 University Ave

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EL PRADO HOTEL PALO ALTO, Palo Alto

Hotel Details

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

El Prado: Pros

El Prado: Cons

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Facilities

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Sports & Fitness

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Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

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Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

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