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el PRADO

el PRADO
el PRADO – Palo Alto, CA
el PRADO – Palo Alto, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About el PRADO

Located in Central Palo Alto, el PRADO offers contemporary guest rooms with GLink iPhone and Android docking stations. A state-of-the-art fitness center is located on site. The campus of Stanford University is just 6 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at el PRADO feature HDTVs and an in-room safe. Guests can enjoy the fully stocked mini-bar and 24-hour ice service. A private balcony is offered in all rooms. Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee and breakfast specialties in our Breakfast Coffee Bar. In the evening, gather for tapas-style sharing plates, Spanish wine flights and signature cocktails at our Spanish Tapas Bar. For authentic Italian cuisine, try Il Fornaio with indoor and outdoor lunch and dinner dining. In-room massage can be arranged through the concierge service. The concierge can also arrange restaurant reservations and private car service. Stanford Shopping Center is 7 minutes’ drive away from the property. Silicon Valley and businesses such as Google are 15 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 651 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Highly recommend

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff were very helpful. Great check-in. Rooms were big & bright. No breakfast which was GOOD - then I could wander around for coffee places near hotel which were aplenty!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great staff. Mika, Eddie and Nasir were all so helpful. I didnt catch the name of the young valet but he was great too. Will return.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    What a great gem we found in the heart of Palo Alto, great room and extremely quiet! Get a courtyard room, reminded me of old Europe!! Would highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Spanish architecture, very quiet, spacious room, valet parking

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Expedia blamed the property. Don’t know who to believe . Probably won’t be staying there again

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The location is great and the staff checked us out was great as well. The bathroom was very clean when we checked in. The room layout was kind of strange but pretty large comparing to other hotels in the area. The issue was that the cleaning staff did not clean the bathroom at the 2nd night. The bathtub was dirty, so we had to clean it up. The floss and toilet paper were not filled. We did not bother to call as it was near midnight. We were disappointed it was not cleaned even with the high tips we left on the 1st night. Also, we were not explained about breakfast areas and complimentary drinks when we checked in. We found it out when we were checking out.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Room was very nice, no room in the mini fridge for our stuff( had to pull out some of the alcohol til we checked out) we don’t drink so a full fridge of alcohol was not a perk for us.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Valet was easily accessible. Staff were amazing and very friendly

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The hotel is lovely in every way - quiet, super clean, roomy, elegant. We felt like honored guests and enjoyed padding down the hall in our slippers every morning for coffee. Even the balcony overlooking Cowper was wonderful for morning coffee or afternoon wine. Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The El Prado was a lovely hotel to stay while visiting family in Palo Alto. Room was spacious, and had a very comfortable bed, nice bathroom, and pleasant decor. Location was convenient for walking to restaurants and small shops. There s no restaurant at the hotel, but you can order room service for breakfast, which was very good! I would stay at this property again.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean room, interest interior, comfortable beds,

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Walking distance

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We stayed for a friend's wedding at the hotel. All of the staff from valet, check-in, housekeeping, and the reception servers were great. The room was better than the pictures online made it look. It was spacious, comfortable, quiet, and clean. We live close enough that it would have been doable to drive home after the wedding reception, but I'm glad we decided to stay. We slept soundly and enjoyed a nice breakfast in bed before returning to normal life. If there's another event that brings me to this part of The Bay, I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Wonderful stay and the staff is so professional and kind.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Atmosphere No WiFi or refrigerator

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Superb

Frequently asked questions about el PRADO

Does el PRADO have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, el PRADO offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does el PRADO offer parking?
Yes, el PRADO offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does el PRADO have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. el PRADO features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does el PRADO have a fitness center?
Yes, el PRADO features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is el PRADO located, and how walkable is the area?
el PRADO is located at 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near el PRADO
  • Stanford University 1.5 mi
  • Stanford prison experiment 1.5 mi
  • Googleplex 4.5 mi
  • Coursera 4.9 mi
  • Ames Research Center 5.7 mi
  • Silicon Valley 7.0 mi

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