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El Prado
4 stars

El Prado

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
See location+1 650 322 9000
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C$ 386
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rate per night

9.1
Wonderful
based on 218 reviews
218 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
C$ 386
Standard Room
C$ 530
King room
C$ 1,096
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Overview

Garden Court Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Palo Alto and offers elegant lodging accommodations. It is located between San Francisco and San Jose International Airports, an ideal location for business or leisurely travelers for Silicon Valley, Mountain View, Stanford University, and the Bay Area Peninsula. With tree-lined streets of City Centre, guests have award winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and elegant spas are within easy walking distance.

A remodel was completed in 2011 to its 62 guest rooms that are filled with natural light and offer several options from open floor plans, fireplaces, and breakfast nooks. The Garden Court Hotel offers deluxe queen and king rooms along with a grand executive king room. Upgraded suites and a penthouse are available for guests. Its Grand Deluxe Suite has a separate living room with a sofa bed, floor to ceiling windows, and French doors open to views of Palo Alto’s downtown district. The large marble bathroom has a separate aerated spa tub and overhead rain shower.

Room and suite amenities include down duvet pillows, luxury Italian linens, 5-star beds and bedding with down mattress toppers and comforters, a 49” flat screen HDTV, complimentary Wi-Fi, desk or round table, energy saving key card lighting, large marble bathrooms, luxury bath products, and much more.

Garden Court Hotel features includes a fitness center, a terrace garden, a restaurant and bar, a business center, meeting and banquet rooms, and a 24-hour front desk and is pet-friendly. It serves morning complimentary refreshments along with afternoon and evening refreshments.

It is a perfect luxury stay for leisurely or business travelers visiting the Palo Alto area.

9.1
Wonderful rating
Based on 218 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for El Prado

Thu 2/10
Fri 3/10
Standard Room
bed type unknown
C$ 530
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 585
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 705
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
C$ 1,096
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 king bed
C$ 386
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 447
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 500
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at El Prado

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Business centre
  • 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.
  • Disabled Access
  • 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 centre
  • 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 centre

Reviews of El Prado

9.1
Wonderful
218 verified ratings
Wonderful
157
Very good
30
Good
24
Okay
3
Fair
2
Mediocre
2
Poor
0

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, and spacious rooms. The service was also highlighted positively, with many guests noting the friendliness of the staff. However, some reviews mentioned issues with the atmosphere and value for price, indicating that while the hotel has many strengths, there are areas that could be improved.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Cleanliness10 out of 10
Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Room Size9 out of 10
Atmosphere3 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
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Location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

What's nearby

  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market300 m
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Church391 m
  • Stanford Theatre0.5 km
  • HP Garage0.7 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center1.2 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center1.3 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.4 km
  • Stanford Stadium1.5 km
  • Rinconada Park1.6 km
  • Stanford Mausoleum1.6 km
  • Palo Alto Art Center1.8 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center2.2 km

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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  • How long should you stay at El Prado? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at El Prado

  • Where is El Prado located?

    El Prado is located at 520 Cowper Street, 1.6 km from the centre of Palo Alto. Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market is the closest landmark to El Prado.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at El Prado?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at El Prado.

  • Does El Prado offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, El Prado offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is El Prado from the airport?

    El Prado is 22.5 km from San Jose. El Prado is 27.3 km from San Francisco.

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Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.1
1.6 km
San Jose
22.5 km

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