El Prado Hotel Palo Alto

ex. Garden Court Hotel
Palo Alto, United States View on map
9.1 Superb Based on 252 reviews
Editor's Pick

"Spanish-style architecture frames a central fountain courtyard at this boutique hotel. Rooms offer marble bathrooms with rain showers and private balconies, while fresh coffee greets guests in the hallways. Best for business travelers, less so for anyone needing 24-hour service."

From US$ 589 US$ 524 per night
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Check-in
1 Oct 2026
Check-out
2 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose El Prado

  • Il Fornaio
    Italian cuisine
  • Fitness Center
    Ellipticals, treadmills, weights
  • Pet-Friendly
    2 dogs max
  • Stanford Area
    1 mi walk
  • In-Room Breakfast
    Delivered from Coffeebar
  • In-Room Massage
    Arranged by concierge

Overview

The 4-star El Prado Hotel Palo Alto offers easy access to First United Methodist Church, which is situated about a 5-minute walk away. The hotel provides a safe deposit box to ensure guests' safety.

Palo Alto Art Center is 1.3 miles from this hotel, while All Saints Episcopal Church is 0.3 miles away. Attractions in the area also include Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, situated around a 20-minute walk from the El Prado. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Lytton Plaza, situated 0.4 miles away. You might like to visit Farmers' markets, located merely a 6-minute stroll away. This property is located just near California Ave Caltrain train station, while Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street bus stop is 650 feet away.

El Prado Hotel has 45 rooms, comprising a balcony. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini fridge bar, are offered. Rooms feature an electric kettle and glassware for comfortable stay. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower, along with shower caps and bath sheets.

Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Il Fornaio is right around the corner from this Palo Alto hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
El Prado
Our tips

Should you book El Prado?

Perfect if you
  • Want to dine on-site at Il Fornaio, an Italian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Are looking for rooms with a private balcony and a stone fireplace.
Maybe skip if you
  • Prefer free parking - the hotel provides parking for a fee.
  • Need an elevator to access your room - the hotel does not have one.
Best for
  • A stay in a dog-friendly hotel that accepts up to two large dogs per room

Facilities of El Prado

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
Leisure & Sports
  • Garden area
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course
El Prado Guest Services
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Carpeted floor

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El Prado applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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1 Oct 2026
Check-out
2 Oct 2026
Guests
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Children:

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