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title: "el PRADO, San Jose (CA): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "el PRADO in San Jose (CA): rated 9.1 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/el-prado-san-jose-ca/
language: en
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★★
# el PRADO

Palo Alto, San Jose (CA), United States

9.1 ·  Excellent 23 reviews ·  #35 #35 of 183 in San Jose (CA) ·  4.5/5 on Google, 458 reviews ·  5.0 Location score
## About el PRADO

el PRADO is a hotel in Palo Alto, San Jose (CA), United States. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 23 reviews. Facilities include gym, free wi-fi. It is 17 km from the centre of San Jose (CA). The nearest airport, San Carlos Airport (SQL), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

520 Cowper Street [elpradopaloalto.com](https://www.elpradopaloalto.com/)

## How el PRADO scores

Better rated than 81% of hotels in San Jose (CA)

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **5.0**
-   Public transport **5.1**

San Jose (CA) average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

458 Google reviews

-   5★59%
-   4★33%
-   3★3%
-   2★2%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **83**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **132**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stanford station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Carlos Airport (SQL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Jose (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of American Heritage410 m
-   Palo Alto History Museum490 m
-   HP Garage670 m
-   Birthplace of Silicon Valley680 m
-   Filoli National Heritage And Preservation Site860 m
-   Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.4 km

## el PRADO: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at el PRADO. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at el PRADO, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at el PRADO. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.

### Compare

## Compare el PRADO with nearby hotels

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## Questions about el PRADO

### How do guests rate el PRADO?

el PRADO has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 23 reviews, which is better than 81% of rated hotels in San Jose (CA).

### Does el PRADO include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at el PRADO?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is el PRADO from the airport?

The nearest airport, San Carlos Airport (SQL), is 11 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/el-prado-san-jose-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/