Title: el PRADO (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9355&destination=Palo+Alto%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=50965&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 ![Outdoor wedding area - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/b4290f2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/0c05be87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor wedding area - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/805d73d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/f0d62af8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor wedding - el PRADO (Palo Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50965/d66b940f.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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City view - 500 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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 - City view - 300 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews - City view - 400 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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 - 400 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPalo-Alto-Hotels-El-PRADO.h50965.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPalo-Alto-Hotels-El-PRADO.h50965.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in University South, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, el PRADO is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Twin Creeks Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Preserve. Traveling with kids? Make time for California's Great America, or check out an event or a game at Stanford Stadium. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Palo Alto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Palo-Alto.dx9355) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.44810%2C-122.15890&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TQDftisR5bnbTgIoAuGUEyrQyeg=) 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 ### What's nearby - ![0_170096217](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502584/b1167e42-b297-469b-b033-81477e8f6759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stanford University 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![girl holding shopping bags on sunny day outdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162021/b4967736-672a-4a5b-bc7e-3e5d551add75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stanford Shopping Center 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Stanford University Medical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129319/4e8e5c28-7f1f-4dfb-baf3-fcb6080eb866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stanford University Medical Center 5 min drive \- 2.6 km - Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Stanford Stadium 4 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Getting around - Palo Alto Station 10 min walk - San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Hidden Tap and Barrel 6 min walk - Curry Pizza House Palo Alto 6 min walk - Blue Bottle Coffee 2 min walk - Maruwu Seicha 丸宇製茶 5 min walk - Cafe Venetia 2 min walk ## About this property ### el PRADO Luxury upscale hotel near Stanford University You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon at el PRADO. 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, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge) - An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a TV in the lobby - Tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop - 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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Electric car charging station on site - Limo/town car service - Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges) - Extended parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Gym - Library - Piano - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room crib ### 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 - Free crib - 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 ### 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 An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking 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 Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order 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 does it cost to stay at el PRADO? ### 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? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## 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 ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 498 8 - Good 92 6 - Okay 26 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine Jan 11, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the hotel was beautiful, and way prettier than expected. Definitely would recommend! ##### Katherine Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Jan 17, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice clean and large room with a balcony facing the courtyard ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sung Won Dec 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities A charming classic interior design with a lovely balcony. The staff are friendly and welcoming. ##### Sung Won Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Honghao Dec 21, 2025 Awesome room! ##### Honghao Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothea Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Romantic Weekend Getaway Romantic getaway to downtown Palo Alto. Enjoyed visiting. Art Galleries, Palo Alto Code Art Festival and the Cantor Museum. There are so many great restaurants in the area too! The staff was so kind and helpful and welcomed us with a bottle of champagne and Strawberries for our 30th wedding anniversary. ##### Dorothea Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall great stay at el Prado! Staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. ##### Nicole Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice room, great location ##### Marie Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My most recent stay at El Prado was fantastic! The rooms are a very decent size, the bed super comfortable and the staff is super accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend! ##### Julie Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Christmas visit to Palo Alto Perfect location in beautiful downtown Palo Alto Very comfortable room and great car vallet service. ##### Gordon Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guadalupe Jan 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I always stayed there every time I go to Palo Alto. The hotel is really cozy, very well located and the people it’s very friendly. The rooms are spacious and I love the decoration ##### Guadalupe Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, quiet, beautiful. Why stay anywhere else? ##### Belinda Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A delightful hotel in Palo Alto! We will definitely be returning any time we are in the area. It was close to restaurants and shops, clean and charming. ##### Gina Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.ca/Oceanside-Hotels-The-Seabird-Resort.h63871770.Hotel-Information) > - [Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Anaheim-Convention-Center.h8586.Hotel-Information) > - [STILE Downtown Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-STILE-Downtown-Los-Angeles-By-Kasa.h6948120.Hotel-Information) > - [Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Kimpton-Everly-Hotel-Hollywood.h17524828.Hotel-Information) > - [The Westin San Diego Bayview](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-The-Westin-San-Diego-Downtown.h27516.Hotel-Information) > - [Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Cathedral-City-Palm-Springs.h15178280.Hotel-Information) > - [Montrose at Beverly Hills](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Montrose-West-Hollywood.h17594.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Ziggy on Sunset](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hotel-Ziggy-Los-Angeles.h11087.Hotel-Information) > - [Hollywood Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hollywood-Hotel-The-Hotel-Of-Hollywood.h12553.Hotel-Information) > - [Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Element-Anaheim-Resort-Convention-Center.h37620004.Hotel-Information) > - [The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Colony-Palms-Hotel-And-Bungalows.h1652438.Hotel-Information) > - [Desert Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Desert-Vacation-Villas.h22095.Hotel-Information) > - [Argonaut Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Argonaut-Hotel-A-Noble-House-Hotel.h915510.Hotel-Information) > - [Stay Classy Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Stay-Classy.h54911318.Hotel-Information) > - [The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Villa-Florence-San-Francisco-On-Union-Square.h5425.Hotel-Information) > - [The Beverly Hills Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Beverly-Hills-Hotel-Dorchester-Collection.h12057.Hotel-Information) > - [WorldMark Indio](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-WorldMark-Indio.h1784055.Hotel-Information) > - [Pixar Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Paradise-Pier-Hotel.h9503.Hotel-Information) > - [The Anthem Los Angeles Stadium District, Tapestry by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Anthem-Los-Angeles-Stadium-District.h73661156.Hotel-Information) > - [Fleur Noire Hotel - 21 and Over](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Fleur-Noire.h72510037.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-The-Park-Central-San-Francisco-Hyatt-Affiliated-Hotel.h491.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Caza.h38249309.Hotel-Information) > - [FOUND Hotels, Santa Monica, Series by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-FOUND-Los-Angeles-Santa-Monica.h41510539.Hotel-Information) > - [The Commerce Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Los-Angeles-Commerce-Casino.h533227.Hotel-Information) > - [VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Hotels-Newport-Beach-Marriott-Hotel-And-Spa.h19095.Hotel-Information) > - [Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Sir-Francis-Drake-Hotel.h15254.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Delfina-Santa-Monica.h12942.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Escondido-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-The-Welk.h59916.Hotel-Information) > - [Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Cameo-Beverly-Hills.h14537.Hotel-Information)