El Prado, Palo Alto - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

El Prado, a 4-star luxury boutique hotel in downtown Palo Alto, features Spanish-style architecture with contemporary sophistication, where an open-air interior courtyard and central fountain create a private sanctuary.

Elegant Modern Accommodations

El Prado's 400-575 sq ft rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors opening to courtyard or downtown views, and marble bathrooms with rain showers. Accommodations include pillowtop beds, minibars, and walk-in closets.

Distinctive Dining Options

The hotel houses Il Fornaio Italian restaurant and a Tapas Bar and Lounge operating Tuesday-Saturday from 3:00PM-10:00PM in the second-floor drawing room, featuring signature cocktails with herb-infused syrups.

Fitness and Event Facilities

The fully-equipped fitness center provides ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, cable fly machine and stair climber. El Prado's event spaces include a boardroom seating 12 and venues with outdoor access.

Central Downtown Location

Located 1.5 miles from Stanford University and steps from University Avenue shops, El Prado sits 18.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport and 2 miles from California Ave Caltrain station.

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The hotel 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

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Palo Alto 1.6 km

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.0 km

San Francisco International (SFO) 31.8 km

Train

California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

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

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 28 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

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
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.7 km

University

Stanford University

2.4 km

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

860 m

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

2.3 km

80 Willow Rd

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

960 m

Bryant Street

Professorville

910 m

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.6 km

Museum Way

Rodin Sculpture Garden

2.0 km

1451 Middlefield Rd

Junior Museum & Zoo

1.4 km

1431 Waverley St

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

1.5 km

300 El Camino Real

Pace Art and Technology

1.4 km

Store

Whole Foods Market

620 m

Mall

Town & Country Village

1.1 km

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

2.1 km

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.9 km

Tower

Hoover Tower

2.4 km

Park

Burgess Park

2.3 km

117 Palo Alto Ave

El Palo Alto Park

970 m

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.9 km

Park

Rinconada Park

1.6 km

Church

Memorial Church

2.6 km

800 Middle Ave

Nealon Park

2.6 km

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

2.4 km

Santa Cruz Ave & University Dr

Fremont Park

2.1 km

351 Lausen Street

Frost Amphitheater

2.0 km

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

2.3 km

Memorial Court Stanford University

Burghers of Calais Sculpture

2.1 km

Nearby

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

540 m

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

460 m

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

510 m

Restaurants

Il Fornaio

10 m

520 Cowper Street

Blue Bottle Coffee

150 m

456 University Avenue

Umami Burger

120 m

452 University Ave

Chantal Guillon

140 m

444 University Ave

Thyme

120 m

496 Hamilton Ave

Vino Locale

220 m

431 Kipling St

Yayoi

220 m

403 University Ave

Paris Baguette

230 m

383 University Ave

Starbucks

240 m

376 University Ave

Joya

310 m

339 University Ave

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