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El Prado

4-star Hotel with Fitness centre

4 stars

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

+1 650 322 9000
9.1
Wonderful

based on 200 reviews

£188
Rate

per night

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About El Prado, Palo Alto

Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.7
Services
9.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.2
This charming 4-star hotel is located close to Palo Alto Caltrain Station and offers free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. It is also within walking distance of Palo Alto's popular tourist spots. Garden Court Hotel offers an around the clock reception, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and valet parking. For added convenience, it features a 24-hour business centre, a BBQ/picnic area and an airport shuttle. Each room is equipped to make guests comfortable and offers a mini bar, a spa bath and a refrigerator. Hot drinks can be made with complimentary tea and coffee supplies. Garden Court Hotel features a convenient on-site café. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily at the hotel’s restaurant. There are also many bars and restaurants nearby. Tourist attractions near Garden Court Hotel include the HP Garage and Willow Garage. Ramona Street Architectural District is also within a 10-minute walk.

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Rooms

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1 queen bed
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • 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
  • 24-hour 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
  • Trouser press

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Beauty salon

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews

9.1
WonderfulBased on 200 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Room was beautiful and very comfortable! (in 7 reviews)
  • We would happily stay here again if we are in Palo Alto! (in 2 reviews)
  • The hotel is so elegant and private in every respect. (in 3 reviews)
Cons -
  • Then I but guest as Max. (in 1 review)
  • A real treat to beat jetlag. (in 1 review)
  • Both mornings at 8.40am the housekeeping staff knocked to clean my room. (in 2 reviews)


El Prado room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How far is El Prado from San Jose?

    There are 14.0 mi between San Jose and El Prado. The drive to and from the airport should be about 41min, depending on traffic. Take into account high traffic times, especially near more metropolitan areas.

  • What is the best way to get to El Prado from San Jose?

    A very popular option for travellers staying at El Prado would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from San Jose directly to the hotel.

  • Is El Prado pet-friendly?

    Yes, you’re free to bring your dog with you while staying at El Prado.

  • Are there food options at El Prado?

    El Prado does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call El Prado at +1 650 322 9000. If you are staying at El Prado, you are more than welcome to order food through the hotel’s room service menu.

  • Does El Prado have a pool?

    Judging by our data, El Prado does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call El Prado at +1 650 322 9000.

  • What is the phone number for El Prado?

    You can reach the main line at +1 650 322 9000.

  • Does El Prado have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, El Prado has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at El Prado?

    El Prado does have a gym on site that is available to hotel guests. Some hotel gyms may not have 24-hour access, so it is best to ask a front desk clerk for fitness centre hours.

  • What time is check-out for El Prado?

    For El Prado, the required check-out time is 11:00. Check-in may be available from 15:00. Any special requests should be made with the concierge.

  • How much is a room at El Prado?

    The cheapest deals found start from only £230 per night. The average rate for rooms at El Prado is currently around £413/night. Enter your dates in the form above to see more.

  • Is there laundry service in El Prado?

    Yes, there is. Reach out to El Prado, Palo Alto for more details on all available laundry services. Irons and ironing boards are included as featured amenities.

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Places of interest near El Prado

Attractions in Palo Alto, California curated by momondo

El Prado location: 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Top landmarks

Lathrop House0.2 mi
Museum of American Heritage0.3 mi
HP Garage0.4 mi
Nature Gallery0.7 mi
Arboretum Grove0.7 mi
Stanford Shopping Center0.8 mi
Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center0.8 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo0.9 mi

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