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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
400 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
400 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
Room with view
500 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room with view
300 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite, Balcony
Room with view
500 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly Palo Alto hotel in University South with a fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at el PRADO, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. This family-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Googleplex.

Make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Il Fornaio, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has 7000 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Extended parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 7000 square feet (650 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and a terrace. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. The property offers extended parking privileges to guests.

El PRADO is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1986
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and water bowls
  • Conference space size (meters) - 650
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Hair salon
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 7000
  • Long-term parking
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Total number of rooms - 62
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

El PRADO offers 62 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size: 49
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Il Fornaio - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Il Fornaio - This bar specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Up to 70 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Car not required

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Court Garden Hotel
  • Garden Court
  • Garden Court Hotel
  • Garden Court Hotel Palo Alto
  • Garden Court Palo Alto
  • el PRADO Hotel
  • el PRADO Palo Alto
  • Garden Court Hotel
  • el PRADO Hotel Palo Alto

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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