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About the Hotel

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
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Situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the Rodin Sculpture Garden, the 4-star El Prado Hotel Palo Alto offers a business centre with a range of business amenities. Boasting a location in close proximity to the Farmers' Market, the hotel features 45 rooms as well as a restaurant.

Location

Guests can access the Whole Foods Market 900 metres from this Palo Alto hotel, while Burgess Park is 2.3 km away. The El Prado is a few moments from Uvas Gold Apiary and 30 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.

The property is around 5 minutes by car from Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street bus stop and 3.6 km from California Ave Caltrain train station in Palo Alto.

Rooms

The rooms comprise a balcony complete with a trouser press and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Along with a stone fireplace, they also have a study desk. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy street views.

Eat & Drink

Serving both food and drinks, Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery is situated just near the El Prado Palo Alto.

Leisure & Business

Business and leisure travellers can also make use of a laptop safe and a photocopy machine.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
33 m² 
2 King Size Beds
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Deluxe King Room
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Courtyard King Fireplace
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Suite Balcony
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Palo Alto 1.6 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.0 km
San Francisco International (SFO) 31.8 km
Train
California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel location

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
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