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About the Hotel

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

Rooms and Suites

el PRADO Hotel offers 62 rooms and suites. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions with satellite channels. A 400 sq ft accessible room includes a deluxe king-size bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors with courtyard or downtown Palo Alto views. Accessible bathrooms feature walk-in/roll-in showers with grab bars and folding seats. Suites range up to 1,000 sq ft, some offering private patios, fireplaces, and separate living rooms.

Breakfast and Tapas

The hotel offers in-room breakfast featuring coffee from Coffeebar. An Italian restaurant, Il Fornaio, is located within the hotel. A Tapas Bar and Lounge operates Tuesday-Saturday, 3:00 PM-10:00 PM on the second floor.

Fitness and Scenery

The hotel's fitness room includes ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, a cable fly machine, and a stair climber. The Rodin sculpture collection is available for viewing in the garden. The Stanford Dish, a 3- to 5-mile course around a radio telescope, is nearby.

Location and Access

El Prado is located in downtown Palo Alto, 3 km from California Ave Caltrain and 30 km from Mineta San Jose International. It is less than a mile from Stanford University, Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Nearby attractions include the Peninsula Creamery and The Rose & Crown pub.

Hotel Services

The hotel provides valet parking for $35 USD. It has a seasoned event planning team available. Additional services include a 24-hour concierge, room service, and dry cleaning. Pet-friendly rooms are available. The hotel offers 7,300 square feet of event space and in Spring 2025 it will have refurbished event venues.

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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
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33 m² 
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Deluxe King Room
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37 m² 
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Courtyard King Fireplace
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37 m² 
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Getting around

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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

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

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