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el PRADO

4.0 star property

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Indoor wedding

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard King Suite, Balcony

Courtyard King Suite, Balcony

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

University South
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 293 reviews
The price is NZ$477
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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About the area

Palo Alto

A luxury stay in the heart of Palo Alto awaits you at el PRADO. Within steps you'll find Silicon Valley and Stanford University within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This boutique hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class University South hotel include San Francisco Bay and Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stanford University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

el PRADO

WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 7000 square feet (650 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury el PRADO. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 7000 sq ft of conference space
  • 650 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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 duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 cot

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 centre
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 70 lb 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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at el PRADO?

El PRADO offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at el PRADO?

Yep, el PRADO has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 35 per night.

What makes el PRADO a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at el PRADO.

Does el PRADO serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at el PRADO?

No, el PRADO does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at el PRADO?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at el PRADO?

Dogs are welcome at el PRADO, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 32 kg per pet.

el PRADO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 634 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dongping, San Diego

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Nazgol

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

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

Romantic Weekend Getaway

Romantic getaway to downtown Palo Alto. Enjoyed visiting. Art Galleries, Palo Alto Code Art Festival and the Cantor Museum. There are so many great restaurants in the area too! The staff was so kind and helpful and welcomed us with a bottle of champagne and Strawberries for our 30th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Helpful staff. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is lovely and well maintained. I am not quite sure how it is a 5 star property. There is no in room coffee/tea. It is provided by the elevator from 6-10. Not ideal. There is no complementary bottled water. There is limited room service. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margret-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Pet friendly. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mingzhou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert W

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Paris in Palo Alto

Felt like being in Paris. Love this hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025