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el PRADO

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el PRADO

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Located in: PALO ALTO, CA
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service, and a business center are onsite.
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. 49-inch 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 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.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Located in University South, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, el PRADO is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum are cultural highlights and California's Great America is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium or Levi's 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.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • balcony
  • breakfast available
  • business services
  • crib
  • elevator
  • fitness equipment
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • laundry
  • no smoking
  • outdoor space
  • parking available
  • room service
  • tv
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-100 per person
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
  • Fitness center
Family Friendly
  • Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services
Business Services
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space (7000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Language Spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
Activities Nearby
  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Theme parks
More
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
Bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
Food and Drink
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
More
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in is available for a fee
  • Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Check-out before 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability
Pets
  • 2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
  • Welcoming dogs only
Special check-in instructions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • 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
  • 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
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Optional extras
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per personValet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stayService animals are exempt from feesEarly 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
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • 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
  • 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
We should mention
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
 

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