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El Prado
4 stars

El Prado

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
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$278
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9.2
Wonderful
based on 218 reviews
218 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
$278
Standard room
$382
King room
$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.

9.2
Wonderful rating
Based on 218 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for El Prado

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Standard room
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$382
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$422
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$508
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King room
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$790
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Deluxe room
1 king bed
$278
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1 king bed
$322
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1 king bed
$360
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Amenities at El Prado

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Increased accessibility
  • 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 center
  • 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 center

Reviews of El Prado

9.2
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.
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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 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

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August
February
$710
$415
Cheapest month to stay with an average 43% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 138% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at El Prado

  • If you’re after a cheap room at El Prado, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at El Prado, plan to stay on a Friday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at El Prado was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $1,203, while the most expensive was $1,203.
  • How long should you stay at El Prado? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at El Prado

  • Where is El Prado located?

    El Prado 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.

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

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

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at El Prado 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 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.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.1
1.0 mi
San Jose
14.0 mi

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