El Prado Hotel
University South, Palo Alto
“Andalusian courtyard sanctuary”
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Vibe
Spanish Colonial arcades wrap a central courtyard where Silicon Valley founders and academics meet over morning coffee.
“Andalusian courtyard sanctuary”
Spanish-style boutique featuring marble bathrooms, plush bedding, and private courtyard balconies.
Andalusian architectural details with terracotta tiles, wrought-iron accents, and sleek modern rooms.
Central open-air Spanish courtyard and cozy bar area for evening cocktails and gatherings.
Just off University Avenue near downtown Palo Alto shops, dining, and Stanford
Rooms
Nicole Hollis-designed suites feature warm oak accents, botanical wallcoverings, and wrought-iron balconies opening to tiled courtyard views.
Backstory
Originally built in 1986, the Spanish Revival property was completely transformed in 2021 by interior designer Nicole Hollis.
The neighborhood
Leafy University Avenue sits a block away, putting downtown Palo Alto’s farm-to-table spots and Stanford’s campus within easy reach.
“Vaguely postmodern NorCal Mediterranean-villa façade conceals a very contemporary luxury boutique hotel, whose interiors recall some of Europe's better high-end small hotels.”
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