El Prado

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 US near Exit 22 on I-280 (~3.3mi)

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4.0 Star Property Near Stanford Theatre

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4.0/5

Based on 376 guest reviews

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Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property

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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026

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Verified Reviews of El Prado

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Love this hotel!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The El Prado is wonderful! We love the location, rooms, quiet setting and the service is fantastic. Everyone is very friendly and courteous. We can't wait to come back!

Barbara A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 23 to Mon May 26 2025 at a $470.82 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at el PRADO, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, steps from Silicon Valley and 15 minutes by foot from Stanford University. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Stanford Shopping Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Stanford University - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 1.7 km / 1 mi
United States Geological Survey - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Bing Concert Hall - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Stanford Stadium - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14.4 km / 9 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32.5 km / 20.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has 7000 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Extended parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Green Sustainability

Yes. Keycard on and off switches. We partner with sustainable vendor resources. We purchase wind power. We have a recycle program throughout the hotel and event spaces

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Proposal/romance packages available
Conference space size (meters) - 650
Limo or town car service available
Free WiFi
Braille or raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Golf lessons available nearby
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Wheelchairs available on site
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Long-term parking
Coffee/tea in common areas
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Ballroom
Wheelchair accessible

Year Built - 1986
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 62
Number of floors - 4

Professional property host/manager

Food and water bowls
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Television in common areas
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Business center
24-hour front desk
Library
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Conference space
Valet parking (surcharge)
Terrace
Hair salon
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Conference space size (feet) - 7000
24-hour business center
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Francisco Int’l Airport(SFO)25 mins North//San Jose Int’l Airport(SJC)20 mins South//Oakland Int’l Airport(OAK)40 mins Northeast//Car transportation may be arranged approx. $95 one way//Taxi & Shuttle are similar rates.

Local Shuttle Info: Shuttles, taxis and rental cars are available from all airports. We are happy to assist with arrangements for private sedan service, airport shuttle, taxi, group vans and antique autos for all occasions.

Breakfast Information

Room Service breakfast - American cuisine - avg $20. Complimentary: Upon arrival fresh whole fruit in room. AM-Lobby offers fresh baked pastries and Peet's coffee and tea service. Afternoon-Lobby offers iced flavored water and housemade truffles. PM-Lobby offers Port and cookies. Wednesday Eve-Lobby offers wines and hors d'.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 70

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 32

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

pets 120 lbs permitted. $50.00 non refundable one time charge. Certified care dogs are no charge.

Misc Fees / Policies

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.