Sheraton Palo Alto
Palo Alto Wedding Location625 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650/328-2800
www.sheraton.com/paloalto
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Description
Picture a clear, rocky stream running beneath foot bridges, past bushy ferns and flower gardens. Sounds more like a combination of the mountains and a tropical island than Palo Alto, but that’s exactly where it is. At the Sheraton Palo Alto, you have a variety of event spaces, each with its own unique look, from the Spanish-tiled, glass-enclosed courtyard to the ballroom decorated with authentic Chinese antiques. The hotel is located on a commercial boulevard within walking distance of downtown Palo Alto, but because it’s set back off the road and imaginatively landscaped, the Sheraton maintains an air of exclusivity.
A walk through the newly renovated, mostly glass lobby, suffused with light from windows and skylights, takes you to the large rectangular swimming pool area. It’s the perfect spot for a splashy cocktail hour: a brick-paved patio is bordered by trees and gardenias, and at night the pool is illuminated by underwater lights and the trees glow with twinkle lights.
The Reception Room is set in its own wing, and the adjoining lawn and gazebo are equally suited for ceremonies or stargazing. A semicircular wall encloses the lawn, so only your group can access it. The room itself features two large crystal chandeliers, a dance floor and vaulted ceiling, and fold-out glass doors that open onto the lawn.
Justine’s Ballroom is highlighted by a beautiful glass-enclosed interior courtyard between spacious banquet rooms. It has Spanish tile, white stucco archways, arched mirrors and a glass ceiling shaded with rice paper blinds to minimize glare. The setting makes a picturesque backdrop for your ceremony, photographs and even the cake cutting. Use the banquet room that opens out onto a streamside patio for cocktails, then spread out into both dining rooms for dinner. Beneath Justine’s Ballroom is the Cypress Ballroom, an imperial room that features deep burgundy custom carpeting and royal white columns inset in the wall. Works of art from China are displayed in softly lit shadow boxes.
With its variety of event spaces, the Sheraton Palo Alto gives you plenty of options, and their creative and experienced staff guarantee to work wonders on your special day.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 350 Max. Seated Outdoors: 125 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 350 Max. Seated Outdoors: 125 Max. Standing Indoors: 500 Max. Standing Outdoors: 200 |
Max. Seated: 300 |
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Fees & Deposits
For weddings and special events, a $1,000–1,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your date. Seated luncheons and dinners and buffets start at $40/person; alcohol, a 20% service charge and tax are extra. The anticipated food and beverage total is due 10 days prior to the event. Bride and groom receive a complimentary room with champagne toast for the reception, and group rates can be arranged for overnight wedding guests. For meetings, room rental fees start at $300.
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime. Weddings take place on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am–4:30pm or 6pm–11pm.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided; some ethnic caterers permittedKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: portable indoors or Piazza Courtyard Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: full range CBA Parking: large lots Accommodations: 350 guestrooms and suites Telephone: pay phones Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: n/a Cleanup: provided View: flower gardens, fountain, koi ponds Other: event coordination |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Patio/Courtyard Lagoon/Pond Landscaped Grounds Pool Area RestrictionsAlcohol: provided or corkage $15/bottle, $25/magnumSmoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required Other: no birdseed or rice; no fog machines |
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650/328-2800
www.sheraton.com/paloalto
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