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 defines this boutique escape, which features an interior courtyard with a central fountain. Many rooms include private balconies and rainwater showers. Best for business travelers, less so for anyone requiring help with luggage."

from US$ 589 US$ 524 per night
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Check-in
10 Oct 2026
Check-out
11 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose El Prado

  • Boutique Excellence
    Top 7 in U.S.
  • Il Fornaio
    Authentic Italian cuisine
  • Stanford Proximity
    Less than 1 mile
  • Spanish Colonial
    Unique architectural style
  • Pet Policy
    Up to 2 large dogs
  • Fitness Center
    Ellipticals, treadmills, free weights

Overview

The 4-star El Prado Hotel Palo Alto offers 45 rooms 19 minutes' stroll from the upscale Town & Country Village Mall. There is also a charging station for electric vehicles.

Located 0.3 miles from Tap Room, this hotel is fairly close to Farmers' markets. The private Hewlett Packard Garage Museum lies 11 minutes by foot from the Palo Alto hotel. Also, Johnson Park is situated 0.3 miles away. The El Prado is also a short way from Stanford Shopping Center and Palo Alto Transit Center bus station is 10 minutes' walk away. This accommodation is also 1.7 miles from California Ave Caltrain train station.

The hotel offers rooms with a balcony featuring a trouser press and climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a mini-fridge-bar. Guests will make use of a hair dryer and dressing gowns in bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.

Il Fornaio is adjacent to El Prado Hotel, 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 eat Italian on-site without leaving the hotel - Il Fornaio serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
  • Need a room with a balcony - most guest rooms offer a private balcony overlooking the courtyard or street.
  • Are bringing a pet - the hotel allows up to two large dogs per room.
Maybe skip if you
  • Prefer free on-site parking - the hotel charges for parking, with affordable street parking and nearby garages available.
Best for
  • The boutique feel of a 44-room hotel with a charming Spanish architecture

Facilities of El Prado

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap 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

Policies

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.

Frequently asked questions

During your stay at El Prado, you can dine at Il Fornaio restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine.
El Prado is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens and Farmers' markets.
A room in El Prado Palo Alto costs approximately $509.
El Prado offers high speed internet access in the rooms.
It will take you a 20-minute walk to get from El Prado Palo Alto to the city centre.
The closest airport is Mineta San Jose International and it is placed within 19 miles from El Prado.
Popular spots near El Prado Palo Alto include Silicon Valley, Hewlett Packard Garage, Stanford University, among others.
Restaurants near El Prado include Joe & the Juice and Peet's Coffee & Tea.
At El Prado you can pay with American Express, Visa and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
El Prado Palo Alto has such facilities as a golf course, a patio and a meeting room.
Some rooms of El Prado welcome guests with such facilities as free Wi-Fi, multi-channel television and floor to ceiling windows.
Guests of El Prado Palo Alto can bring their pets along.

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