el PRADO | Hotel in Palo Alto

| 9.4 (625 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
University South Hotel | el PRADO

Hotel in University South, Palo Alto

Boutique hotel with a restaurant, near Stanford University
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Free newspapers
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
Breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-100 per person
  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Champagne service
  • Minibar
Parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Braille signage
Activities
  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Theme parks
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
General
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (7000 square feet)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Library
  • English
  • TV in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Romance packages available
Guest Services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Turndown service
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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 minimum check-in age: 18
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
Child Policy
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.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
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

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

Reviews

LESLIE J
Nov 24, 2025 06:40:29 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Super friendly staff, lovely room. Very quiet. Convenient location and Il Fornaio adjacent is nice.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, No cribs (infant beds), Square meters - 28, Square feet - 300, In-room playpen, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view, Ping - 8.43
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 500, Ping - 14.05, No rollaway/extra beds, Fireplace, Number of bedrooms - 1, In-room playpen, Square meters - 46, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

General

Square feet - 500, No rollaway/extra beds, Desk, Number of bedrooms - 1, Separate sitting area, Ping - 14, Square meters - 46, Bed count minimum 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: 400 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Grab bar - in shower, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 11, Square meters - 37, In-room playpen, Square feet - 400, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Courtyard view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 400 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Grab bar - in shower, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 37, In-room playpen, Square feet - 400, Extra bed count 1, Ping - 11.24, No cribs (infant beds), Courtyard view, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view
Courtyard King Suite, Balcony
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Courtyard King Suite, Balcony

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 500, Ping - 14.05, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 1, Pets not allowed, Balcony, In-room playpen, Square meters - 46, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Bed count maximum 2
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