El PRADO
Palo Alto, California, United States · 5 Star Hotel
El PRADO Dog Friendly Review
El PRADO holds a respectable B Roch Rank, and for dog owners it offers a solid foundation to build a stay around. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, your dog is welcome to join you in the courtyard and in the beautifully appointed second floor lounge, and the hotel shares its pet policy form with every guest on arrival so there are no surprises once you check in. There is a park called Rinconada about a mile from the hotel, giving you somewhere proper to walk, and staff have had canine guest training, which should mean a calmer welcome for you both.
Inside the room you will find a plush dog bed, real food and water bowls, and a dog room service menu, alongside bottled water and treats given to every arriving dog. Guidance on walking routes comes via a visitors map, and the hotel provides poop bags throughout your stay. The dog fee is $75.00, which is reasonable given the bedding, bowls and welcome treats included, and there is no damage deposit, as any damage charges are simply posted after your stay. Beyond the room, your dog is welcome in the courtyard and the lounge, giving you two distinct spaces to relax together during the day.
Set against this, a weight or size limit of 75 lbs applies, so larger dogs will not be eligible to stay, and dogs are capped at two per room. Your dog must remain with you at all times, as he may not be left alone in the room, which rules out leaving him while you head out for the day. There is no garden, dog wash area, dog-walking service or arranged pet sitting, and dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant, so this is not a stay built around extensive on-site dog facilities. El PRADO suits an owner with a smaller, well-behaved dog who wants a comfortable room, a nearby park and a genuinely considered welcome, rather than one seeking extras like grooming, dedicated dog spaces or the freedom to leave their dog unattended.
Roch Score: 27/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 15 October 2026.
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Is El PRADO dog friendly?
Yes. El PRADO meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank B rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at El PRADO?
Yes. El PRADO charges a pet fee of $75.00. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at El PRADO?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at El PRADO, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at El PRADO?
Yes. Dogs up to 75 lb are welcome at El PRADO. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in El PRADO?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at El PRADO, including the terrace and lounge. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at El PRADO?
El PRADO provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats and dog food for sale for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is El PRADO pet-friendly?
El PRADO welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank B rating.
Are pets allowed at El PRADO?
Yes. El PRADO allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 75 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does El PRADO hold?
El PRADO holds a Rank B rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at El PRADO?
The pet policy at El PRADO covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room, a weight limit of 75 lb and dogs welcome in the terrace and lounge. The fee is $75.00. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.