El Prado Hotel

4 stars
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
+1 650 322 9000
9.1
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based on 230 reviews
230 reviews
Sun 7/19
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Mon 7/20
2 guests, 1 room
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$307
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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
$307
Standard room, bed type unknown
$546
King room, bed type unknown
$790
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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
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230 reviews

Latest deals for El Prado Hotel

Sun 7/19
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Mon 7/20
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
No inclusions
King room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
No inclusions
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Deluxe room, 1 queen bed
No inclusions
King room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
King room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Deluxe room, 1 queen bed
No inclusions
Standard room, bed type unknown
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Queen room, 1 queen bed
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Deluxe room, bed type unknown
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King room, bed type unknown
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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
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Deluxe room, bed type unknown
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*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 Hotel

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking
  • Business center

Accessibility and suitability

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

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Window
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Storage available
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Pants press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • EV charging station
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Beauty salon

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of El Prado Hotel

9.1
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230 verified ratings
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Very good
33
Good
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Okay
4
Fair
2
Mediocre
3
Poor
1

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent central location, friendly and helpful staff, and comfortable beds. Many found the rooms clean and well-equipped, and appreciated amenities like morning coffee service. Some guests noted issues with noise, room maintenance, and value for price, but overall, the positive aspects of location, service, and comfort stood out.
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Bed Comfort9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
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Location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

What's nearby

  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market328 yd
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Church427 yd
  • Stanford Theatre0.3 mi
  • HP Garage0.4 mi
  • Stanford Shopping Center0.8 mi
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center0.8 mi
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo0.9 mi
  • Stanford Stadium0.9 mi
  • Rinconada Park1 mi
  • Stanford Mausoleum1 mi
  • Palo Alto Art Center1.1 mi
  • Stanford University Medical Center1.4 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

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

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Essential information about El Prado Hotel

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July
April
$948
$303
Cheapest month to stay with an average 51% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 101% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at El Prado Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at El Prado Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at El Prado Hotel, plan to stay on a Saturday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at El Prado Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $307, while the most expensive was $307.
  • How long should you stay at El Prado Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at El Prado Hotel

  • Where is El Prado Hotel located?

    El Prado Hotel is located at 520 Cowper Street, 1 miles from the center of Palo Alto. Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market is the closest landmark to El Prado Hotel.

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

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

  • Does El Prado Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, El Prado Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is El Prado Hotel from the airport?

    El Prado Hotel is 14 miles from San Jose. El Prado Hotel is 17 miles from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great El Prado Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at El Prado Hotel in Palo Alto and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at El Prado Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for El Prado Hotel.

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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.2
1.0 mi
San Jose
14.0 mi

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