el PRADO Hotel
520 Cowper Street, Silicon Valley, USA
Palo Alto
62 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Lively
Silicon Valley as a concept might be the virtual capital city of the future, but Palo Alto as it actually exists can feel a touch anti-climactic, and its hotels are often disappointingly ordinary. But one hotel in Palo Alto feels suitably grand, at least once you’re through its doors: the El Prado’s vaguely postmodern NorCal Mediterranean-villa façade conceals a very contemporary luxury boutique hotel, whose interiors — especially in the guest rooms, which are remarkably stylish — recall some of Europe’s better high-end small hotels.
Given that it’s more or less the only hotel of its kind in town, it attracts a rather eclectic clientele, including tech-industry executives with a taste for a bit of grandeur and guests of Stanford University. And it’s quite capable of catering to all their needs, with capacious business facilities and a walkable location that’s convenient to the local shops and restaurants. It may not be a window into the future, exactly, but it makes a compelling case for the present.
Given that it’s more or less the only hotel of its kind in town, it attracts a rather eclectic clientele, including tech-industry executives with a taste for a bit of grandeur and guests of Stanford University. And it’s quite capable of catering to all their needs, with capacious business facilities and a walkable location that’s convenient to the local shops and restaurants. It may not be a window into the future, exactly, but it makes a compelling case for the present.
Location
el PRADO Hotel
520 Cowper Street, Silicon Valley, USA
Palo Alto
Guest Score & Reviews
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Kit
Stayed September 2023
Nothing

Nori
Stayed over two years ago
The rooms were lovely and well-appointed. The bed was comfortable, and the toiletries provided were nice (Moulton & Brown). Also, the location is *amazing* -- right in downtown Palo Alto, close to a Blue Bottle (coffee), a Delfina (pizzeria), lots of great restaurants, etc. I'll definitely be back!

Susan
Stayed over two years ago
Great location to walk to Stanford University.
Rooms & Rates
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Adult
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Children
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Rooms
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Deluxe Queen Room
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Fits 2 people
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1 Queen Bed
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301 ft²/28 m².
Views: Courtyard or city.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Rain shower
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service





Deluxe King Room
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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398 ft²/37 m².
Views: Courtyard or city.
Includes:
- Accessible without steps
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Rain shower
- Raised toilet with grab rails
- Roll-in shower with seat and rail
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service




Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
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Fits 4 people
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2 Queen Beds
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355 ft²/33 m².
Views: Courtyard.
Includes:
- Accessible without steps
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Raised toilet with grab rails
- Roll-in shower with seat and rail
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service





King Suite with Balcony
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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398 ft²/37 m².
Views: Courtyard.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Gas fireplace
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Rain shower
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service





Deluxe King Suite
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Fits 2 people
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645 ft²/60 m².
Views: City.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Rain shower
- Sofa
- Sofa sleeper
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
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Check-in
Oct 6
Check-out
Oct 15
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