Fodor's Expert Review El Prado Hotel

This elegant boutique hotel is an extremely welcome breath of fresh air of non-gimmicky, non-tech-oriented space. It would fit right at home in a European capital, which makes sense given that the general theme is Spanish architecture. Above the small lobby is a spectacular salon that serves as hybrid living room–tapas bar where it’s easy to imagine visiting scholars holding court with Stanford professors. Rooms have pleasant tile-like carpet patterns, marble bathrooms, and side French doors that open to balconies overlooking the beautiful central courtyard with a fountain.