El Prado Hotel Palo Alto | Pet Friendly Stay in Palo Alto

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About the Hotel

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

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 7,300 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.

El Prado: 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

El Prado: Cons

- 18.5 miles distance from nearest international airport - Daily valet parking fee of $35 USD applies

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals

Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

360 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

400 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Palo Alto 1.0 mi

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 16.2 mi

San Francisco International (SFO) 19.8 mi

Train

California Ave Caltrain 1.6 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

Delicious and Convenient!

“I had the pleasure of dining at the on-site restaurant, Il Fornaio. The food was absolutely delicious, and it provided a great option for meals without needing to venture far. The ambiance was lovely, perfect for a pleasant dinner.” view full review

Comfortable and Luxurious

“The room I stayed in was thoughtfully appointed, with a super comfortable bed that felt just like heaven. I loved the little touches, such as the fresh fruit and the high-quality toiletries that added a luxurious feel to my stay.” view full review

Excellent Bathroom Amenities

“I was particularly impressed by the bathroom in my room. It had a rainfall showerhead and a deep soaking tub that made my relaxing shower feel absolutely indulgent. I would put this bathroom up against those in five-star hotels!” view full review

Great Entertainment Options

“I enjoyed the extensive selection of cable channels available, which kept me entertained during my downtime. It was just one of those little details that made my time at the hotel feel wonderful and well-thought-out.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

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 of America, 94301

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

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.0 mi

University

Stanford University

1.5 mi

Museums

Hewlett Packard Garage

2900 ft

Museums

Cantor Arts Center

1.5 mi

80 Willow Rd

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

3200 ft

Bryant Street

Professorville

3000 ft

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.0 mi

Museum Way

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.3 mi

1451 Middlefield Rd

Junior Museum & Zoo

4500 ft

1431 Waverley St

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

4900 ft

300 El Camino Real

Pace Art and Technology

4500 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

2100 ft

Mall

Town & Country Village

3500 ft

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.3 mi

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.2 mi

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.5 mi

Parks

Burgess Park

1.4 mi

117 Palo Alto Ave

El Palo Alto Park

3200 ft

Museums

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.2 mi

Parks

Rinconada Park

5200 ft

Church

Memorial Church

1.6 mi

800 Middle Ave

Nealon Park

1.6 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.5 mi

Santa Cruz Ave & University Dr

Fremont Park

1.3 mi

351 Lausen Street

Frost Amphitheater

1.2 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.4 mi

Memorial Court Stanford University

Burghers of Calais Sculpture

1.3 mi

Nearby

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

1800 ft

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

1600 ft

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

Arizona Garden

1700 ft

Restaurants

Il Fornaio

100 ft

520 Cowper Street

Blue Bottle Coffee

500 ft

456 University Avenue

Umami Burger

400 ft

452 University Ave

Chantal Guillon

500 ft

444 University Ave

Thyme

400 ft

496 Hamilton Ave

Vino Locale

800 ft

431 Kipling St

Yayoi

800 ft

403 University Ave

Paris Baguette

800 ft

383 University Ave

Starbucks

800 ft

376 University Ave

Joya

1100 ft

339 University Ave

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El Prado Hotel Palo Alto, Palo Alto

About the Hotel

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

El Prado: Pros

El Prado: Cons

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Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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