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About the Hotel

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, 94301

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“I loved being within walking distance to everything in Palo Alto.”view full review

4-star luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Palo Alto

Rooms

El Prado offers 62 guest rooms and suites, each newly renovated for comfort. Room types include the Deluxe King Suite, which features a private balcony, and the Grand Deluxe Suite with 93 m² of indoor and outdoor space. Every room comes with plush pillow-top beds, minibars, and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light.

Dining

Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options directly in their room. Breakfast selections from Coffeebar are available, along with an in-room dining menu for dinner and drinks. The hotel ensures that culinary experiences can be savored in the comfort of each accommodation.

Location

El Prado is situated in downtown Palo Alto, less than 2 km from Stanford University. The tech campuses of Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn are also nearby. Guests can explore upscale boutiques, galleries, and restaurants along University Avenue, all within walking distance.

Events

The hotel offers 700 m² of flexible event space for business functions and social gatherings. Guests can utilize a seasoned event planning team to coordinate all aspects of their events. Natural light flows into the ballroom from expansive glass windows, enhancing the setting.

Amenities

El Prado features a fitness room equipped with ellipticals, treadmills, and free weights for workout enthusiasts. Pet-friendly rooms are available for guests traveling with pets. Valet parking service is provided at a daily rate of $35.

Highlights

Location: less than 2 km from Stanford University

Rooms: 62 guest rooms and suites

Dining: in-room dining menu

Events: 700 m² of flexible event space

Amenities: fitness room and valet parking service

Select your room type

El Prado offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
360 sq. feet
2 Queen Size Beds
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet
1 Queen-size bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Deluxe King Room
2 persons
400 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Delicious At The Tapas Bar

“I had the most lovely time at El Prado, especially enjoying the food and drink at the Spanish Tapas Bar. The croquettes were simply delicious, and I couldn't get enough of the Old Fashion cocktails! The atmosphere was inviting and made my dining experience even more enjoyable.” read full review

Spacious and Comfortable Room

“Our room at El Prado was absolutely beautiful and spacious. It was recently renovated, had great storage space, and, most importantly, the bed was extremely comfortable. I truly felt at home during our stay.” read full review

Cozy Bar Experience

“One of my favorite moments was at the lovely bar on the second floor. It was cozy and cute, making it the perfect spot to relax after a long flight. We shared a delicious charcuterie board and enjoyed two good cocktails that truly hit the spot.” read full review

Luxurious Bathroom Amenities

“The bathroom in our suite was a highlight for me. It featured a rainfall showerhead and a deep soaking tub, making every shower feel like a spa experience. The Molton Brown body products added a touch of luxury to our stays.” read full review

Facilities: Perfect

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General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Electric vehicle charging station

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at USD 28 per day.

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

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

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

El Prado Location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, 94301

Map view

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.0 mi

University

Stanford University

1.5 mi

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

2900 ft

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

1.5 mi

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

3200 ft

Landmark

Professorville

3000 ft

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.0 mi

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.3 mi

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

4500 ft

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

4900 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

2100 ft

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

4600 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

Park

Burgess Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

3300 ft

Park

Rinconada Park

5200 ft

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.2 mi

Church

Memorial Church

1.6 mi

Landmark

Nealon Park

1.6 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.5 mi

Landmark

Fremont Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

1.2 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.4 mi

Landmark

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

Thyme

400 ft

496 Hamilton Ave

Chantal Guillon

500 ft

444 University 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

Getting around

City Centre
Palo Alto 20 min · 1.0 mi
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 40 min · 16.2 mi
San Francisco International (SFO) 48 min · 19.9 mi
Train
California Ave Caltrain 32 min · 1.6 mi
Train 2 min · 400 ft
Bus
Bus stop 4 min · 1000 ft