Hilton Santa Clara
Santa Clara Wedding Location4949 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA
Phone: 408/562-6704
www.hiltonsantaclara.com
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Description
The Silicon Valley isn’t the first place most people think of when planning a wedding or social gathering, and that’s a shame. It means they’re missing out on one of the nicest hotels in the area—the Hilton Santa Clara. Given its location, it’s been a popular place for high-tech industry meetings, but it also has a number of features that make it an excellent choice for festive occasions.The Hilton Santa Clara’s exterior has the sleek, modern good looks you’d expect a large upscale hotel to have, but when you enter the lobby, you’d swear you were in an exclusive boutique hotel. Utilizing Classical, Art Nouveau and modern design elements, the lobby has an enticing air of relaxed, understated luxury. The neutral color scheme—pale sage, deep olive, cream, soft gold—is anything but bland, while marble floors, wall panels and blond wood molding add natural luster to the room. Wall sconces, standard lamps and light fixtures, all made of sinuously curving wrought iron and frosted glass, make a stunning visual statement. Wherever you look, there is something to captivate your eye: two life-sized sculptures that could have been done by Rodin or Degas, richly colored and textured upholstery, framed prints and paintings.
All of the function areas in the Hilton Santa Clara reflect the imaginative style and attention to detail displayed in the Lobby. There are two large ballrooms available for weddings and events: the 2,800-square-foot Sierra and the 1,500-square-foot Coastal. Each ballroom can be divided into three smaller rooms if desired. Another option for smaller, more casual get-togethers is the Lounge. Just off the Lobby, it has a clubby intimate feel, thanks to gold-and-ocher brocade armchairs, deep green walls, and green and tan carpeting. Softly lit by unusual disc-shaped fixtures hanging from the coffered ceiling, and enlivened by modern paintings, it’s made-to-order for cocktail parties, receptions and "welcome" parties. By special arrangement, and depending on availability, you can rent the Concierge Room, a sort of super-deluxe "den" where guests watch TV, play games or just sit and chat over drinks. It’s the perfect place for family and friends to relax after the reception.
In our opinion, the Hilton Santa Clara needs no more to recommend it than what we’ve already described, but we can’t help mentioning just a few more benefits. They have a superb staff that can assist you in everything from menu selections to room rentals for your guests. The bridal package includes a complimentary room for the bride and groom. And the Hilton Santa Clara’s location can’t be beat—the Great America theme park is literally steps away, and the streetcar stops right outside the hotel, giving you access to all the attractions of downtown San Jose. Should you wish to venture further afield, major freeways leading to the Monterey Peninsula or San Francisco are within easy reach. With all it has to offer, this Hilton qualifies as one of the South Bay’s undiscovered treasures.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: |
Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: Max. Standing Indoors: 300 Max. Standing Outdoors: |
Max. Seated: 300 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Coastal Ballroom holds 115, and the Sierra Ballroom 250. |
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Fees & Deposits
For weddings, a $2,000 nonrefundable deposit is required when the contract is signed. The event balance and a final guest count are due one week prior to the event.There are a variety of packages from which to choose. Prices range $50–85/person. Tax and a 20% service charge are additional. Most packages include hors d’oeuvres, butler-passed champagne and sparking cider during the cocktail hour, champagne toast, two bottles of house wine per table, 2-course dinner, wedding cake and an ice carving. Complimentary overnight accommodations are provided for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight, including holidays.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites UsesRehearsal DinnersOn-Site Accommodations Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Business Functions/Meetings Special Events, Parties Services/AmenitiesCatering: providedKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: yes Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: guestroom Parking: complimentary Accommodations: 280 guestrooms Telephone: pay and guest phone, internet Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Cleanup: provided View: Great America amusement park Other: on-site wedding coordinator, ice sculptures |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsPanoramicCityscape Park RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, or wine corkage $15/bottleSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK, volume limits after 11pm Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required Other: no open flames or fog machines; decorations need approval |
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