el PRADO  

In the heart of downtown Palo Alto on Cowper Street, within walking distance of Stanford and neighborhood spots like Bing Concert Hall and Allied Arts Guild. A boutique base in Silicon Valley, ideal for family-friendly stays and pet-friendly trips.

This 62-room boutique sits like a Spanish-courtyard oasis with a two-floor solarium and a cozy courtyard lounge. Rooms are individually decorated and offer private balconies, pillowtop beds with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffeemakers, robes and slippers — with work desks in many rooms. Accessible rooms and pet-friendly policies make it easy to travel with family or furry friends.

Stay active in the fitness center and gym, relax in the garden and terrace or soak up sun in the solarium. Onsite perks include a library, hair salon, free Wi‑Fi, onsite parking, concierge, tour desk, and laundry/dry-cleaning services. Expect courtyard mornings and easy access to local attractions.

About 6,000–7,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space with conference rooms and a 24-hour business center. Complimentary high-speed internet, limo/town car options and express check-out keep business trips efficient.

On-site Italian dining and an intimate tapas bar and lounge set a relaxed, social mood. A breakfast eatery serves full breakfast daily (7:00–11:00 AM) for a fee, with 24-hour room service and a bar for evening drinks.