el PRADO Hotel

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000 for off-peak dates, and $25,000 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$80 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $10,000

About this venue

Tucked in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, el PRADO Hotel is where Spanish Revival charm meets modern sophistication. Named one of Silicon Valley’s top hotels by Forbes, our boutique property offers a timeless, intimate setting for weddings and social celebrations that feel both elevated and effortlessly personal. Each event space features abundant natural light, with flowing indoor & outdoor access and elegant drapery to set the mood. Toast in the courtyard, celebrate under the glow of the skylight, or host an intimate gathering on our sun-drenched terraces. From beautifully appointed guest rooms to seasonal California cuisine, every detail is designed to create unforgettable moments. el PRADO is where your story begins—refined, warm, and unmistakably you.

Seated guest capacity

  • 2

Venue type

  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Our event spaces

La Terraza Ballroom

Abundant natural light welcomes you into La Terraza's luxurious space

The La Terraza Ballroom boasts 1,875 square feet of space, accommodating up to 200 guests. This versatile venue can be divided into three separate spaces for smaller events or used as one large room for more lavish gatherings. With floor-to-ceiling windows and adjacent balconies, it offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Square footage

1,875

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and Chic”

Included in this room:

Bar services Catering services Clean up Dance floor Dressing room / Bridal Suite Event coordinator Event rentals Set up Weddin

Courtyard Ballroom

The L-shaped Courtyard Ballroom features an adjacent outdoor patio with central fountain and bordered with lush greenery and seasonal blooms

The L-shaped Courtyard Ballroom features an adjacent outdoor patio with central fountain and bordered with lush greenery and seasonal blooms. With the flexibility to meetings for 18 to 300 guests between four rooms, this space is ideal for your next event in Palo Alto.

Guest capacity

18-300 Seated

Square footage

3,086

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and Chic”

Included in this room:

Bar services Catering services Clean up Dance floor Dressing room / Bridal Suite Event coordinator Event rentals Set up Wedding cake services Wifi

La Terraza Ballroom

Abundant natural light welcomes you into La Terraza's luxurious space

The La Terraza Ballroom boasts 1,875 square feet of space, accommodating up to 200 guests. This versatile venue can be divided into three separate spaces for smaller events or used as one large room for more lavish gatherings. With floor-to-ceiling windows and adjacent balconies, it offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Square footage

1,875

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and Chic”

Included in this room:

Bar services Catering services Clean up Dance floor Dressing room / Bridal Suite Event coordinator Event rentals Set up Weddin

Available services that can be provided by el PRADO Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • Absolute BEST Wedding Experience

    •Verified review
    •You Jin J.•Jun 20

    We had the absolute best experience working with Sherry at el PRADO Hotel, and the best wedding day! el PRADO is a gorgeous boutique hotel with so many picturesque spots. Sherry gave us the tasting of our lives where we got dream and plan our wedding over delicious in-house food and wine. She made our fairly fast 3-month planning time so easy and helped us feel so excited and at ease about all of the details of our day. We couldn't have done it without her! So many of our guests loved the hotel, the wines at cocktail hour, and the wedding feast (shoutout their broccoli cheddar soup). el PRADO also gave us a 2-night stay for our wedding weekend, and another night for our 1 anniversary! We would do it all over again el PRADO with Sherry if we could :)

  • El Prado Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Lisa P.•Jun 12

    The team at el PRADO Hotel was an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication style was easy going, elegant and direct, making the planning process seamless. The venue itself is truly beautiful, with a charming and deluxe boutique feel that added so much character to our special day. The excellent support team was incredibly accommodating, the food and service were fantastic, and the space was perfect for our pre-wedding cocktails, banquet and dancing, as well as a lovely Sunday brunch the next day. I highly recommend el PRADO Hotel to any couple looking for a stunning wedding venue with top-notch service.

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