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About this property

Located in Central Palo Alto, el PRADO offers contemporary guest rooms with GLink iPhone and Android docking stations. A state-of-the-art fitness center is located on site. The campus of Stanford University is just 6 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at el PRADO feature HDTVs and an in-room safe. Guests can enjoy the fully stocked mini-bar and 24-hour ice service. A private balcony is offered in all rooms. Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee and breakfast specialties in our Breakfast Coffee Bar. In the evening, gather for tapas-style sharing plates, Spanish wine flights and signature cocktails at our Spanish Tapas Bar. For authentic Italian cuisine, try Il Fornaio with indoor and outdoor lunch and dinner dining. In-room massage can be arranged through the concierge service. The concierge can also arrange restaurant reservations and private car service. Stanford Shopping Center is 7 minutes’ drive away from the property. Silicon Valley and businesses such as Google are 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kate
    United States United States
    Room was nice and well designed. Mini bar well stocked too. Staff at front desk and valet were very friendly.
  • Laura
    United States United States
    Very kind, accommodating, and flexible property. We had a health issue and had to rearrange the dates of our stay and they could not have been kinder or more understanding.
  • Karen
    United States United States
    Really quiet and clean in the middle of downtown Palo Alto. Upgraded to a nice suite beds very comfortable, blackout curtains, nice and dark. Good room service breakfast the next morning. Plush robes, nice big closet. Hot chocolate down in the...
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Great staff at front door and front desk. Katie at the front desk was fantastic. She gets "service" and is a tremendous asset to the organization. Great design and decor. High quality in the guest rooms. Liked coffee and tea available on...
  • Georgette
    United States United States
    One of my top favorite business hotels in the world
  • Jeffrey
    United States United States
    Location could not be better, so close to many different attractions. The downtown location made it easy to walk to local restaurants, such a quiet, quaint and safe city.
  • Ao
    Philippines Philippines
    Location, comfort, convenience and cleanliness. Private but walking distance to all the restaurants.
  • Jeff
    United States United States
    Great location, quiet and still close to all the restaurants and businesses. Staff was outstanding, especially Eddie at the front desk. He made us feel so welcomed and answered our questions about places to eat and things to do.
  • Carla
    United States United States
    This hotel was stunning! I especially loved our room with courtyard/balcony view. It was very large and lots of attention to detail! Excellent location. Friendly staff and wonderful experience!
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    This lovely boutique hotel is just off University and walking distance to so many cute restaurants and shops. It was also great to walk out the door for a run in Palo Alto. The staff were so friendly everytime we walked in the door! They were...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Il Fornaio
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

el PRADO takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform el PRADO of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about el PRADO