El Prado

4 stars
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
+1 650 322 9000
9.1
Wonderful
based on 229 reviews
229 reviews
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Fri 19/6
2 guests, 1 room
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Deluxe room
£276
Standard Room
£408
King room
£591
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Overview

Situated near Palo Alto Caltrain Station, this charming 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. It also features an express check-in and check-out feature, a 24-hour business centre and valet parking.

There are a variety of facilities available to guests of Garden Court Hotel, such as an airport shuttle, a BBQ/picnic area and a 24-hour reception. In addition, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance.

Rooms provide a spa bath, a refrigerator and a mini bar. They all offer movies-on-demand and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel also has several connecting rooms to accommodate families.

Those wanting to eat at the hotel can take advantage of the on-site restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each evening, guests are invited to relax in the cosy lounge bar. Guests are also able to try one of the many bars and cafés in the vicinity.

Garden Court Hotel is within walking distance of the HP Garage and Willow Garage. Ramona Street Architectural District is also located only a short distance away.

9.1
Wonderful rating
Based on 229 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for El Prado

Thu 18/6
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Fri 19/6
Standard Room
bed type unknown
£408
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
£276
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£276
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£283
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
£591
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£630
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£933
nightly with fees
Queen room
1 queen bed
£827
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Amenities at El Prado

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

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.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Basics

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Services and conveniences

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

Dining

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser 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 centre

Reviews of El Prado

9.1
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229 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
33
Good
21
Okay
4
Fair
2
Mediocre
3
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location in downtown Palo Alto, friendly and helpful staff, and clean, comfortable rooms with spacious layouts and luxury beds. The hotel offers good amenities like coffee service on each floor and a small gym. Some guests noted minor issues like noisy AC, old elevators, and occasional noise from balconies, but overall the experience was positive with outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8 out of 10
Bed Comfort7.5 out of 10
Room Size7 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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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  • How long should you stay at El Prado? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at El Prado

  • Where is El Prado located?

    El Prado is located at 520 Cowper Street, 1 miles from the centre 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 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 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.

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    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 airport

8.1
1.0 mi
San Jose
14.0 mi

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