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el PRADO

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301
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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, 94301
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  • Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

    2 Queen Beds, 400-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with courtyard views

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 49-inch HDTV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Playpen, laptop-compatible safe, and free newspaper
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Champagne service
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in shower
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld showerhead
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • In-room playpen
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower only
    • Slippers
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 49
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Suite, Balcony
    Deluxe Suite, Balcony
    Deluxe Suite, Balcony
    Deluxe Suite, Balcony
    Deluxe Suite, Balcony

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    Deluxe Suite, Balcony

    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed, 500-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Deluxe Suite, Balcony - Bedroom
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 49-inch HDTV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Playpen, laptop-compatible safe, and free newspaper
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Champagne service
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld showerhead
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • In-room playpen
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower only
    • Slippers
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 49
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

    1 King Bed, 500-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace - Bedroom
    Enjoy - Fireplace; in-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 49-inch HDTV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Playpen, laptop-compatible safe, and free newspaper
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Champagne service
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electric kettle
    • Fire-place
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld showerhead
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • In-room playpen
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower only
    • Slippers
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 49
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

    1 Queen Bed, 300-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 49-inch HDTV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Playpen, laptop-compatible safe, and free newspaper
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Champagne service
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld showerhead
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • In-room playpen
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower only
    • Slippers
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 49
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 400-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with city and courtyard views

    Book Online OR Call to Book

    855-516-1090
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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 49-inch HDTV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Playpen, laptop-compatible safe, and free newspaper; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Champagne service
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electric kettle
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in shower
    • Hair dryer
    • Handheld showerhead
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • In-room playpen
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower only
    • Slippers
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 49
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access

ABOUT THE HOTEL

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at el PRADO, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. This family-friendly hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Googleplex and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Levi's Stadium.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has 7000 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Extended parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Il Fornaio, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pet Policy for el PRADO
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at el PRADO, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of el PRADO are listed below.

Pets allowed

Only dogs are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 32

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 70

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around el PRADO
- Palo Alto, California Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Stanford Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Bing Concert Hall - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Stanford Stadium - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Hoover Tower - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Stanford Memorial Church - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Stanford University Medical Center - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14.4 km / 9 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32.5 km / 20.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi

The preferred airport for el PRADO is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Palo Alto Farmers Market
Seasonal outdoor market featuring local fruits, vegetables, and artisanal foods. (0.7 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Gilman St &, Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Historic home and garden offering a peaceful oasis with free admission. (0.9 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Stanford University
Iconic university known for its academic strength, wealth, and proximity to Silicon Valley. (1.8 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Cantor Arts Center
Art museum on the Stanford campus with diverse collections and free admission. (2.1 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
The Stanford Dish
Popular hiking area offering a paved loop trail with views of the Stanford University campus and Silicon Valley. (3.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Stanford, CA 94305, USA

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