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Highlights

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

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  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
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  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 7,368 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

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. 7,368 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

  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor 7,368 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Full Build-Out Now

1st Floor

Size
7,368 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size 7,368 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Full Build-Out
Available Now

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. 7,368 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

  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Property Facts

Total Space Available 7,368 SF
Property Type Hospitality
Property Subtype Hotel
Building Size 63,620 SF
Year Built/Renovated 1986/2021

About the Property

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.

Features and Amenities

  • Balcony
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • On-Site Bar
  • Meeting Event Space
  • Public Access Wifi
  • Smoke-Free
Exceptionally walkable
90/100
Moderately drivable
60/100
Good public transit
60/100
Very bikeable
80/100

Nearby Major Retailers

JP Morgan Chase
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
First Citizens Bank
Bank of America
City National Bank
Flagstar Bank
Citi
Whole Foods
Philz Coffee
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
  • Listing ID: 39825011

  • Date on Market: 3/18/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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