El Prado
4-star Hotel with Fitness center
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
+1 650 322 9000based on 214 reviews
per night
About El Prado, Palo Alto
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Hotel Amenities & Facilities
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee shop
- Business center
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
Accessibility and suitability
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Increased accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Adapted bath
- Non-feather pillow
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Designated smoking area
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- Conference rooms
- Business center
- Wake-up service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key access
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24hr front desk
Bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
General
- Fireplace
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Inner courtyard view
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Tile/marble floor
- City view
- Storage available
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Coffee shop
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
- Pants press
Bedroom
- Feather pillow
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
- Garden
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
Things to do
- Golf
- Beauty salon
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Fitness
- Fitness center
El Prado 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)
El Prado room booking info
Check in/Check out
Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.
Frequently asked questions
How does El Prado compare to other 4 star hotels in Palo Alto?
In Palo Alto, 4 star hotels have average nightly rates of $618. El Prado is $266 cheaper than the city average at just $352/night.
How far is El Prado from San Jose?
There are 14.0 mi between San Jose and El Prado. The drive to and from the airport should be about 41min, depending on traffic. Take into account high traffic times, especially near more metropolitan areas.
What is the best way to get to El Prado from San Jose?
With parking available at El Prado, you could always rent a car for as low as $27/day and park it at the hotel. This would give you freedom while visiting Palo Alto. A very popular option for travelers staying at El Prado would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from San Jose directly to the hotel.
Is El Prado pet-friendly?
Pets are allowed at El Prado.
Are there food options at El Prado?
El Prado does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call El Prado at +1 650 322 9000. One of the easiest dining options for Palo Alto guests staying in El Prado is to get room service, which is available to all hotel guests.
Does El Prado have a pool?
Judging by our data, El Prado does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call El Prado at +1 650 322 9000.
How close is El Prado to Palo Alto city center?
El Prado is just 1.0 mi away from Palo Alto city center. The closest landmark to the center of Palo Alto is Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, which is very accessible to El Prado guests.
What is the phone number for El Prado?
For assistance from an employee at El Prado please call +1 650 322 9000.
Does El Prado have Wi-Fi available?
Yes, El Prado has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.
Is there a gym or fitness center available to guests at El Prado?
El Prado does have a gym on-site that is available to hotel guests. Some hotel gyms may not have 24-hour access, so it is best to ask a front desk clerk for fitness center hours.
What time is check-out for El Prado?
11:00 AM is the check-out time at El Prado. Late check-out may be available at the hotel's discretion.
How much is a room at El Prado?
The average price for a night at El Prado found recently is $642 and can go as low as $308/night. Please note that rates may be impacted by travel dates, room type, and availability. To see current deals, enter your dates in the form above.
Is there laundry service in El Prado?
Yes, you can take care of all your laundry needs with the on-premise services at El Prado, Palo Alto. You can leave your travel iron at home and use the irons provided at the accommodation.
What is the distance from El Prado, Palo Alto to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo?
El Prado is about 0.9 mi from Palo Alto’s popular Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Is Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto close to El Prado?
Yes, it is just a short 0.9 mi walk between El Prado, Palo Alto and Stanford Stadium.
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El Prado location: 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301