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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto is a historic wedding venue located in Palo Alto, California. Whether you are looking for a large scale venue or a more intimate setting, the wedding venue can bring all of your hopes and dreams to life.
Facilities and Capacity
The Crowne Plaza Palo Alto has a multitude of different event spaces that vary in size. Made up of 13 spaces to choose from, the maximum capacity is 600 people. If you are looking for a spacious, outdoor courtyard, look no further than the Grand Mediterranean Ballroom. If you have a smaller, more intimate area in mind, the Cypress Room which is the facility's most popular space, can fit 80 of your closest friends and family members.
Services Offered
The staff at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto wants to help make wedding planning as fun as possible. Their long list of wedding-related services is all put in place to ensure that planning goes smoothly and that your wedding day turns out to be the best day of your life. The services include:
- Accommodations
- Bridal suite
- Event planning
- In-house bar
- Lighting/sound
- Setup
- All-inclusive packages
- Cleanup
- Event rentals
- In-house catering
- Outside vendors
- Wireless internet
Cuisine
Crowne Plaza Palo Alto offers a number of different catering options to suit any taste and dietary needs. Some of the catering options include a buffet, tastings, cocktail reception, family style, plated and stations. The food and beverage items that come with the culinary services include barware, flatware, linens, china, and glassware.
Other services
In addition to the above services, Crowne Plaza Palo Alto also provides several other useful services and rental items. For those looking to make their day extra special, event rental items are available. Some of the decoration items include decor, furniture, a photo booth, and tent accessories. Additional items include:
- Aisle runners
- Audio equipment
- Drapery
- Lighting
- Specialty linens
- Altar/arches
- Centerpieces
History
This gorgeous hotel was originally owned by Doris Day. Since it opened its doors in 1962, Crowne Plaza Palo Alto has seen many different celebrities walk through its doors. Perhaps some of the most notable celebrities include the Beatles.
- Asian-owned
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Reviews of Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
Con: Lack of privacy in ceremony location (court yard), some guest rooms are below standard and inefficient bell staffs.
Kelsey Krimmer, my sales & catering coordinator, went above and beyond to make my wedding almost perfect! She was very sweet and dedicated and very good communicator. Her exceptional knowledge in wedding planning really helps with the process. Her recommended vendors also work really well together and they came through with beautiful results. We were also able to customized some things that make our wedding really us!
The wedding overall went great. The food was amazing and the bar and catering staffs did an amazing job with our guests. I had to add one extra guest when the reception start that the staffs handle it perfectly well.
The court yard ceremony was beautiful but also happens to be next to the pool. My wedding day happened to be really hot and there were little kids screaming in the background. The rest of the day was awesome.
I planned an offsite photo shoot but had to cancel. We took a lot of pictures around the hotel and from what I have seen, they came out really well!
The complementary suite was wonderful and complete opposite from the guest rooms in the wings, which were small, dark, smelled like bleach. One of my brother have a room in the tower (only one bed vs. two in the others) and the room was much nicer than the ones I in the wings.
The suite itself was luxurious and perfect to spend our wedding night. We might be back to celebrate our anniversary.
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A great facility with accomodating, friendly staff...We are always glad to work with the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto.
I was honored to be invited to take part in a Wedding Fair Show 2 weeks ago, at the Crown Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto, Ca. Which I enjoyed very much working on all the new brides to be with Hair & Make-up. Wow what a beautiful Hotel with the Hollywood flair and detail, which in 1962 the movie star Doris Day owned. The wedding fair was a Big hit. Diane did a wonderful job putting it all together. The Cabana Hotel is a stunning place to have a wedding or any special event. I highly recommend the Crown Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto, Ca. 5 star
My trio entertained at the Crowne Plaza Cabana's wedding fair last Sunday. What a sensational afternoon! Highlights featured a dazzling fashion show and an informative panel discussion about wedding preparations a bride can "do herself". In addition, dozens of top event professionals displayed their services and spoke with guests circulating in the hotel's gorgeous ballroom. It was wonderful to be part of an outstanding showcase and work with the hotel's Catering and Events team, particularly Diana Wittenbrock and Sherleen Eng. Because too many shows at other facilities are so-so these days, this one really stands out. Every presentation was superb, showing what a difference it makes when EVERYONE involved pays special attention to the finest details. My band works at the Crowne Plaza Cabana often, and we've come to expect a flawless celebration every time.
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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto frequently asked questions
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Hotel
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Wifi
- Aisle Runners
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Photo booth
- Tables
- Tent Accessories