El Prado Hotel Palo Alto

ex. Garden Court Hotel
Palo Alto, United States View on map
9.1 Superb Based on 245 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$ 476 US$ 423 per night
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Check-in
16 Nov 2026
Check-out
17 Nov 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 has 45 rooms and is located approximately a 20-minute walk from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The hotel provides a safe deposit box to ensure guests' safety.

While staying in this Palo Alto hotel, you are invited to discover the private research Stanford University, located 1.4 miles away, or visit sports venues like Stanford Stadium, which is 1.3 miles away. Pace Art and Technology located just near the El Prado, and Uvas Gold Apiary is close by. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Lytton Plaza, located a mere 8 minutes' walk away. This property also stands 0.3 miles from Farmers' markets. The hotel is about 5 minutes by foot from Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street bus stop and 1.7 miles from California Ave Caltrain train station in Palo Alto.

The rooms at El Prado Hotel have a balcony, along with a trouser press and air conditioning for your convenience. Fitted with a minibar, the rooms also come with a writing table.

Dining options also include Il Fornaio, situated 100 feet away.

  • 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
  • Jacuzzi
  • 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
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • 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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Check-out
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Children:

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