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520 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301 Downtown Palo Alto

Rate Upon Request

Hotel For Lease  •  7,449 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Hotel
  • Year Built 1986
  • Total Building Size 63,620 SF
  • Tenancy Single
  • Building Class A
  • Zoning CCP, Palo Alto
60 Transit Score
90 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 7,449 SF Rate Upon Request 
Located in the heart of Downtown Palo Alto, this retail opportunity at 520 Cowper Street offers a highly visible ground-floor position within the el Prado Hotel. 
7,449 SF Gross Leasable
896 SF Courtyard 
Two private dining rooms
Front patio
Exterior enclosed courtyard 
Type 1 and 2 venting in place
Live fire cooking station
Built out restrooms

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

The property provides a unique setting for retailers seeking to align with a luxury hospitality environment in one of Silicon Valley’s most dynamic markets.  The property is easily accessible via major thoroughfares, including El Camino Real and U.S. Highway 101, and is well-served by public transit options.

Amenities include on-site dining, meeting and event spaces, and high-speed internet access, creating a modern and connected environment. With flexible lease terms and a prime downtown location, this space is well-suited for upscale retail concepts, boutique shops, or experiential offerings that complement the surrounding hospitality and tech-driven community.

Highlights

Ground-floor retail space within a luxury hotel in Downtown Palo Alto.
High pedestrian traffic and strong visibility near University Avenue.
Access to on-site amenities including dining, event spaces, and business services.
Convenient connectivity to El Camino Real, U.S. 101, and Caltrain.
Surrounded by a dense mix of technology firms, offices, and affluent residential neighborhoods.
Walkable location with nearby restaurants, boutiques, and cultural attractions.

Amenities

  • Balcony
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • On-Site Bar
  • Meeting Event Space
  • Public Access Wifi
  • Smoke-Free

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
3 min 13 min 0.7 mi
5 min - 1.9 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International 23 min - 15.5 mi
San Francisco International 29 min - 19.9 mi
Metro Oakland International 42 min - 28.5 mi
Alex Sagues 415-772-0306 CBRE
Alex Sagues 415-772-0306 CBRE