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

"Rooms feature fireplaces and marble bathrooms, with many opening onto private balconies overlooking a central courtyard. The hotel sits steps from downtown shops. Made for weekend couples, and not for anyone relying on the concierge."

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

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose El Prado

  • Top-Rated Boutique
    7th in US
  • Il Fornaio
    Italian fine dining
  • Pet Policy
    2 dogs per room
  • Courtyard
    Fountain & greenery
  • Fitness Center
    Ellipticals & free weights
  • In-Room Breakfast
    Coffeebar & pastries

Overview

Featuring 45 rooms, the elegant El Prado Hotel Palo Alto is located near the entertainment district of Palo Alto and just a 6-minute stroll from Farmers' markets. Boasting access to the 285 - foot Hoover Tower, 1.5 miles away, the hotel includes facials, a patio, and a hair salon providing guests with contemporary rooms.

Situated about 5 minutes' walk from First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto, the luxury hotel is a short way from Pacific Art League. The 4-star El Prado Palo Alto is also 1.6 miles from the private research Stanford University. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Lytton Plaza, located only 8 minutes' walk away. No matter the religion, travelers prefer to visit All Saints Episcopal Church, a popular place of worship located in close proximity to the accommodation. The El Prado is 650 feet from Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street bus stop and 1.7 miles from California Ave Caltrain train station in Palo Alto.

Looking onto the street, some rooms at the Palo Alto hotel offer a stone fireplace furnished with a study desk. They come equipped with coffee/tea making facilities for self-catering along with Wi-Fi and cable channels for business and leisure. Marble bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet also feature bathrobes and towels for guests' extra comfort.

Guests can relax and have a snack in the tapas bar. You can dine at Il Fornaio, in the immediate vicinity of the El Prado Palo Alto.

  • 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 on-site Italian dining at Il Fornaio, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Need a room with a private balcony overlooking the courtyard.
  • Prefer a location within a 6-minute drive of Stanford University.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect free parking - valet parking is available at the hotel but not complimentary.
Best for
  • A room with a stone fireplace and a walk-in shower with Molton Brown bath amenities

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

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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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