Title: el PRADO (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # el PRADO Savor authentic Italian cuisine at Il Fornaio before relaxing in the garden or taking a short trip to explore the historic Stanford University campus ## Photo gallery for el PRADO ![Lobby sitting area - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/f0d62af8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property preview](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/097574B4C664712B04FC90568A475D63/f35303d5-4c52-471e-ab21-eb93096bf122-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![View from property - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/888c52fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/711a1d12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/df533265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Stanford University, el PRADO welcomes travelers with its Italian restaurant and peaceful garden. The hotel offers in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and a concierge for local attractions. Visitors consistently appreciate the helpful staff. 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500 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/00e26bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning HDTV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Premium bedding - 300 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/22b443b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning HDTV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Premium bedding - 400 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds ![Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/21336df7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning HDTV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Premium bedding - 400 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Courtyard King Suite, Balcony ![Courtyard King Suite, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/2c8e7687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Courtyard King Suite, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning HDTV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Blackout drapes/curtains - 500 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/ed01f840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning HDTV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - 500 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe King Room ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/d770ec6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe King Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/e7bf560e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe Queen Queen - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Courtyard Deluxe Fireplace King With Balcony ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/9dddcc7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Courtyard Deluxe Fireplace King With Balcony - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe King Suite With Balcony ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/9cd6c352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe King Suite With Balcony - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe King Room With Fireplace - Sleeps 3 ### Courtyard King Suite, Balcony - 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Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cafe Venetia - ‬2 min walk - ‪Marugame Udon - ‬3 min walk - ‪Tamarine Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### el PRADO Boutique family-friendly hotel near Stanford University You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon at el PRADO. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Il Fornaio, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge) - Express check-out, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby - Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 62 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. 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Pool - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews CA $172 CA $199 total includes taxes & fees Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=8280&PinnedHotelID=8280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51830000/51822400/51822324/ea476fc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cardinal Hotel University South - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 9.0 Wonderful 378 reviews CA $184 CA $213 total includes taxes & fees Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=51822324&PinnedHotelID=51822324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges) - Extended parking on site - Limited onsite valet parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Il Fornaio - Il Fornaio ### Things to do - Gym - Library - Piano - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Hair salon - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business center - 7,000 square feet of conference space - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Braille/raised signage - Elevator - Hand-held showerhead - Handrails in stairways - Height-adjustable showerhead - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchairs on site ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Ballroom - Banquet hall - Built in 1986 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillow menu - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Champagne service - Electric kettle - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Free daily newspapers - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet) Pets cannot be left unattended Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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. ### 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is el PRADO pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at el PRADO? ### What time is check-out at el PRADO? ### Where is el PRADO located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## el PRADO Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 482 8 - Good 89 6 - Okay 25 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Dec 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was wonderful! ##### Jose Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Honghao Dec 21, 2025 Awesome room! ##### Honghao Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dongping Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is a gem on prime location! Modern luxury setting. Room size is good. So many great restaurants and coffee shops just steps away. 2nd floor library and bar area is perfect place to chat with friends. ##### Dongping Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cora Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic location. Helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. ##### Cora Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall great stay. The hotel is in a great location to downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. ##### Nicole Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Super friendly staff. Pet friendly. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. ##### Liz Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great Location ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Paris in Palo Alto Felt like being in Paris. Love this hotel!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8f755000-babd-439a-b434-86358ff62efb-1754401966305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice rooms. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great stay, great location ##### Stephen Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay in downtown Palo Alto. Rooms are neat. ##### Carlos Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Really lovely hotel - comfortable bed, immaculate bath, and quiet. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful rooms, great staff! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arun Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great hotel close to everything ##### Arun Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikka Nov 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The best hotel near Stanford! ##### Nikka Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olga May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Place to stay Outstanding service, amazing place! ##### Olga Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia E. Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautifully restored hotel, very charming. Staff were gracious and attentive. Lovely room decor. ##### Marcia E. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Everything was excellent ... room, staff, cleanliness and location. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is one of the best hotels that I've ever stayed at. ##### Steve Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alissa Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We enjoyed our brief stay! I would stay here again in a second. Lovely- highly recommend! ##### Alissa Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The staff are incredibly helpful and pleasant .. among the best of any hotel I've ever been in. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sina Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great clean hotel at a great location near shops and restaurants in Palo Alto ##### Sina Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gloria Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect room location and ambiance One of the nicest rooms we’ve ever stayed in. Great staff so helpful ##### gloria Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall great stay at el Prado! 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