El Prado, Palo Alto

El Prado - A Spanish-style boutique hotel with courtyard views and luxury suites in downtown Palo Alto

Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, this 4-star Spanish Colonial-style property features 62 rooms and suites across 7300 square feet. El Prado's accommodations range from 300 to 1000 square feet, offering floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors, and marble bathrooms with rain showers. The property includes Il Fornaio Italian restaurant and a Tapas Bar and Lounge open Tuesday through Saturday. A fully-equipped fitness center provides ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, and a cable fly machine. Each room features a work desk, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi, while select suites include fireplaces and private balconies. This Palo Alto hotel stands less than one mile from Stanford University and within walking distance to University Avenue's boutiques. El Prado's central position places guests 2 miles from California Ave Caltrain and 18.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Pros

Open-air interior courtyard with central fountain creates a private sanctuary

Walking distance to Peninsula Creamery and The Rose & Crown English pub

Seasoned event planning team available for business functions with customizable catering

24-hour valet parking service available

Cons

18.5 miles distance from nearest international airport

Daily valet parking fee of $35 USD applies