el PRADO
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About this property
el PRADO is a 4-star independent hotel in Palo Alto, centrally positioned in Silicon Valley and steps from downtown. With 62 individually decorated guestrooms and 15 suites, this property offers convenient access to Stanford University, just a 15-minute walk away.
Each of the 62 guestrooms features a pillowtop bed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, a minibar, and a flat-screen television. Private balconies are standard across all rooms. Complimentary wireless internet access and digital programming are included. Private bathrooms include showers with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests rate room comfort at 4.8 out of 5.
The hotel provides 24-hour room service and cooked-to-order breakfasts available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.
Recreation and wellness amenities include a fitness center, terrace, and garden. The property offers complimentary wireless internet, a full-service concierge, and an on-site hair salon. Additional services include a business center, conference space totaling 7,000 square feet, meeting rooms, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage, and valet parking available for a surcharge. An electric car charging station is available on the property.
el PRADO sits 4.7 miles from San Francisco Bay and 12.8 miles from Levi's Stadium. Nearby attractions include the Stanford Theatre, Stanford University Arboretum, and Stanford Shopping Center. San Jose International Airport is 20 minutes south, San Francisco International Airport is 25 minutes north, and Oakland International Airport is 40 minutes northeast. Car transportation to airports may be arranged for approximately $95 one way. The property's location receives a 4.9 out of 5 rating from guests. The hotel is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, pathways, meeting spaces, and a concierge desk.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM onward, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Dogs weighing up to 70 pounds are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per room; a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $50 applies. Certified service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.
Location & nearby attractions
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Stanford University - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Stanford Stadium - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Hoover Tower - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14.4 km / 9 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32.5 km / 20.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi
The preferred airport for el PRADO is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 32
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 70
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- pets 120 lbs permitted. $50.00 non refundable one time charge. Certified care dogs are no charge.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
Know before you go
- 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.