El Prado

El Prado

Hotel
4 stars 

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States

ExcellentBased on 214 reviews
9.1

C$ 431

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

About El Prado

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of El Prado, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Set in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, CA, among a blend of enchanting residential neighborhoods and top technology creators, el PRADO is a 62-room boutique hotel welcoming travelers to Silicon Valle...

Good to Know

Check-in time3:00 PM
Check-out time11:00 AM
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 650 322 9000

Perks and amenities at El Prado

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at El Prado
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

General

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Raised toilet
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Disabled Access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Safety deposit box
  • Cribs available
  • Fireplace
  • Feather pillow
  • Seating area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Ironing service
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Room service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Shower cap
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Key card access
  • Sofa bed
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laptop safe
  • Express check-out
  • Parking
  • Body soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Bottle of water
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Kettle
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • City view
  • Pants press
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Conditioner
  • Desk
  • Coffee shop
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower
  • Garden
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • 24hr front desk
  • Designated smoking area
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Golf
  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access
  • Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle

Reviews for El Prado

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at El Prado, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 214 reviews of El Prado to date. Review data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
9.1
WonderfulBased on 214 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Room was beautiful and very comfortable! (in 7 reviews)
  • We would happily stay here again if we are in Palo Alto! (in 2 reviews)
  • The hotel is so elegant and private in every respect. (in 3 reviews)
Cons -
  • Then I but guest as Max. (in 1 review)
  • A real treat to beat jetlag. (in 1 review)
  • Both mornings at 8.40am the housekeeping staff knocked to clean my room. (in 2 reviews)

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Photos of El Prado

View a collection of 41 photos showcasing the rooms, amenities, and facilities of El Prado to help you visualise your stay. Photos for this property were last updated on 25 April 2025.

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Explore Palo Alto

El Prado is located at 520 Cowper Street in the neighbourhood of Palo Alto. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 25 April 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Lathrop House

4 mins walk

0.3 km

Museum of American Heritage

7 mins walk

0.6 km

Nature Gallery

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

18 mins walk

1.5 km

Stanford Shopping Center

20 mins walk

1.6 km

Lathrop House

4 mins walk

0.3 km

Museum of American Heritage

7 mins walk

0.6 km

Nature Gallery

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

18 mins walk

1.5 km

Stanford Shopping Center

20 mins walk

1.6 km

Closest Airports

  • How far is El Prado from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo?

    You can walk to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo while staying at El Prado - you’ll be about 1.4 km away.

  • Is El Prado close to Stanford Stadium?

    If you want to see Stanford Stadium while visiting Palo Alto, El Prado is just 1.5 km away.

FAQs when booking at El Prado

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at El Prado. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • How close is El Prado to the nearest airport, San Jose Airport?

    At 36.1 km away, San Jose Airport is the closest airport to El Prado. The average expected drive time from El Prado to San Jose Airport is 0h 28m. It’s a good idea to research traffic trends between your hotel and the airport.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from San Jose Airport to El Prado?

    For the most freedom while visiting Palo Alto, consider renting a car for about C$ 75/day and parking it at El Prado where they offer parking spaces to hotel guests. Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for El Prado guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting Palo Alto.

  • Is El Prado considered pet-friendly?

    El Prado is pet friendly. Feel free to bring your household pet if you’re staying at El Prado.

  • What is the El Prado phone number?

    If you have questions or concerns about your stay, call +1 650 322 9000 to talk to a El Prado front desk representative.

  • Does El Prado have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, El Prado has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness center at El Prado?

    Yes, there is a fitness center open to guests staying at El Prado.

  • What is the check-out time at El Prado?

    Check-out should be before 11:00 AM. For checking in at El Prado, guests should plan for any time after 3:00 PM on the day of their scheduled arrival.

  • How much does it cost to stay at El Prado, Palo Alto?

    Usually El Prado room prices are around C$ 769/night, with the cheapest deals starting from C$ 369/night. Prices vary based on many factors (e.g. dates, time of year, room type etc.) so use the form above to see deals for your intended stay.

  • Is there a restaurant at El Prado?

    There is a restaurant located in El Prado. Please contact them for kitchen hours. They also have a bar service for drinks.

  • Does El Prado have a laundry service?

    If you need to have clothes washed during your stay, you can take advantage of the laundry facilities and service at El Prado. Guests can also use ironing facilities.

  • Does El Prado offer accessible rooms?

    Yes, El Prado provides accessible rooms for guests requiring them. Make sure to check the deals available on HotelsCombined for the latest availability.

  • What is the cheapest day to check into El Prado?

    Consider checking into El Prado on Sunday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of C$ 919).

  • How far is El Prado from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo?

    You can walk to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo while staying at El Prado - you’ll be about 1.4 km away.

  • Is El Prado close to Stanford Stadium?

    If you want to see Stanford Stadium while visiting Palo Alto, El Prado is just 1.5 km away.

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