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Hotel Californiavsel PRADO Hotel
Hotel California and Garden Court Hotel are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Garden Court Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel California. Garden Court Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with approval from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.
Hotel California
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
2431 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "Conveniently placed and with a free shuttle to campus, this friendly hotel has twenty compact but nicely furnished rooms. And yes, the website opens with “Welcome to….”"
Lonely Planet "Alas, no pink champagne on ice, but it does provide frosted tequila shots upon check-in and wine and cheese nightly." Full review
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This bay-windowed, vintage-1920s hotel has small rooms with laminate floors and sometimes-thin walls but also cheery yellow paint jobs, fluffy beds and double-pane windows that (generally) block street noise (request a quiet room).
el PRADO Hotel Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
Gayot
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
From $379/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Modern and exceedingly cheery, the Garden Court offers a bit of downtown luxury." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"When you arrive at Garden Court Hotel in sunny Palo Alto, California, you'll immediately notice the Spanish-influenced exterior that's sprinkled with blooming colorful flowers." Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto on tree-lined University Avenue, this 62-room hotel pairs simple stucco exteriors with charming touches like wrought-iron balconies."
