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el PRADO (formerly known as Garden Court Hotel)

5.0
(5)best-of-weddings

520 Cowper St, Downtown Palo Alto, CA

About This Vendor

Luxury & Style - The Pearl of Downtown Palo Alto

A contemporary-chic hotel nestled in Downtown Palo Alto, Northern California. A perfect location for your romantic Fairy Tale wedding. The open-air courtyard and fountain create a dreamy ambiance-a world apart in the center of everything. The hotel is an epitome of elegance, a gorgeous venue to celebrate a once in a lifetime event. Our staff is world renowned, famous for impeccable service with extraordinary attention to detail.

Amenities + Details

Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Hotel, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2012 Best of Weddings Winner

el PRADO (formerly known as Garden Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Erica Z
Words can not describe how appreciative I am of Jesse! He was our point of contact throughout the wedding planning process when we selected to host our reception at the Garden Court. If you are planning a wedding I highly recommend doing it her...
e - not only is the food amazing (I was getting compliments all night), but the Terrace room is absolutely lovely and there are so many amazing perks with hosting a wedding here - among those complimentary stay in one of their lovely suites and also complimentary stay at one of the sister hotels in Spain for 5 nights. Everyone I interacted with from the Garden Court was so amazingly sweet and helpful and I received endless compliments on the venue and food.
Reviewed On 1/05/2017 by Andrea R
If not the best, one of the best reception venues in the Bay Area! We had our wedding reception at the Garden Court Hotel on 12.31.16, and it was definitely a NYE that no one will ever forget! First and foremost, this place is the definition of...
class. From the valet to the concierge to the event manager, Jesse, every single person you encounter is incredibly nice and respectful. The reception was beautiful, the banquet manager and staff were on top of everything and made sure every last detail was setup the way we had requested. We truly feel like this place was home for the 2 days we stayed here for the wedding. We had an expedited wedding plan in just under 6 months, and Jesse was the absolute best to work with. Incredibly flexible with his time, always was there for any question we had and more importantly was just a great person overall. The hotel rooms are beautiful. Our guests had about 38-40 rooms for NYE (out of 61). Every single person that stayed there had nothing but great things to say about their stay. Each room is slightly different and has its own little touch. Whether you are planning a wedding or just looking for a beautiful place to stay, we highly recommend the Garden Court Hotel for everyone! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed On 11/03/2013 by Erin M
Thank you to Caitlin for being so organized and ensuring everything was perfect. Us OCD people stick together! :)
Reviewed On 9/24/2012 by Catherine C
Kelly was my coordinator and I can not speak enough good about what she has done to answer all any any of my random questions and concerns throughout the whole planning process. I got married over two weeks ago and people are still raving abou...
t the food and the venue site! Free night and honeymoon isn't a bad perk either!
Reviewed On 5/20/2012 by Cecilia K
The Garden Court Hotel did an amazing job hosting our wedding reception. One can tell, Kelly, the wedding coordinator, has many years of experience. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, genuine, and a great communicator. Everyone thought t...
he food was amazing and the service and staff were always on top of things. I would definitely recommend this venue!

Contact Info for el PRADO (formerly known as Garden Court Hotel)

520 Cowper St, Downtown Palo Alto, CA(650) 323-1912

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Jesse Bresnahan
Manager
Thank you for taking a moment to view my Bio! My passion for weddings & special events began in my home state of Maine. During summers there I worked along the coastline for a number of small private caterers. The energy, excitement, and personal detail involved with events motivated me to take the next step in making a career out of wedding planning. After moving to California in 2005 to be closer to family, I was blessed to find the Garden Court Hotel. I fell in love with the charming property, and have been fortunate to be part of their events team ever since.