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About the Hotel

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

Offering 44 rooms, the 4-star luxury El Prado Hotel Palo Alto is near an entertainment district and nearly a 25-minute walk from Cantor Arts Center. Located about 2 km from Burgess Park, the elegant hotel overlooks the city and features a patio, a shared lounge, and a garden.

Location

This boutique hotel is in the vicinity of Farmers' markets and right in the centre of Palo Alto. Town & Country Village also lies within 20 minutes' walk of the smoke-free property.

This hotel is within 1 km of Lytton Plaza bus stop and within 4 km of California Ave Caltrain train station in Palo Alto. Mineta San Jose International airport is 30 km away from El Prado Hotel.

Rooms

Featuring an unique interior with a stone fireplace, some of the rooms are equipped with central heating and ironing equipment, along with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV. Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The tapas bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Guests can dine at the restaurant Rooh located 200 metres away.

Leisure & Business

The El Prado offers options for sports and relaxation in a spa salon or in a fitness studio. Thanks to a golf playground, guests can stay fit at the property. Finally, the El Prado Palo Alto houses meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre featuring a laptop safe and a xerox.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
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2 persons
29 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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2 persons
56 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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2 persons
35 m² 
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1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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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
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • 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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