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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto

4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94306
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About us

Crowne Plaza Palo Alto is a full-service hotel located in the heart of Silicon Valley. 195 hotel guestrooms and suites are appointed with modern comforts & technology. Our hotel offers 17,000 square feet of flexible, indoor/outdoor event space. All of the event space has high capacity internet connectivity and many rooms have natural light. Enjoy our hotel's view of Palo Alto, CA from an 8-story executive tower or updated poolside rooms. Relax in one of the area's largest outdoor pools, or practice your game at an on-site putting green.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandCrowne Plaza Hotels
Built1962
Renovated-
Total meeting space17,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms195
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
AAA Best of Housekeeping Award 2021

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 15 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - Mar 31
Low season
Apr 01 - Sep 14Nov 16 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,700 sq. ft.
Space (private)
14,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
5,928 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
10,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
8,700 sq. ft.
117 x 81 sq. ft.
14 ft.
800
-
600
800
800
450
-
390
-
5,538 sq. ft.
142 x 78 sq. ft.
14 ft.---------
5,928 sq. ft.
-
14 ft.---------
4,515 sq. ft.
105 x 43 sq. ft.
10 ft.
300
-
150
300
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300
-
2,769 sq. ft.
71 x 39 sq. ft.
14 ft.
250
-
200
250
250
150
-
120
-
2,769 sq. ft.
71 x 39 sq. ft.
14 ft.
250
-
200
250
250
150
-
120
-
3,159 sq. ft.
81 x 39 sq. ft.
14 ft.
300
-
250
300
300
200
-
150
-
1,365 sq. ft.
35 x 39 sq. ft.
14 ft.
100
40
100
100
100
45
30
60
50
1,365 sq. ft.
35 x 39 sq. ft.
14 ft.
100
40
100
100
100
45
30
60
50

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
195
Single (1 bed)
116
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
79
Suites
11
Tax rate
9.125%
Occupancy rate
15.75%

Location

Getting Here

Crowne Plaza Palo Alto is centrally located in Silicon Valley, offering convenient access for both local and out-of-town attendees. By Air: The hotel is approximately 15 miles from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), 20 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and 25 miles from Oakland International Airport (OAK). All airports offer a variety of ground transportation options, including rideshare services, taxis, and rental cars. By Car: Conveniently located just off Highway 101, the hotel is easily accessible from major Bay Area freeways, including Interstate 280. On-site parking is available for guests. By Public Transportation: The hotel is located near the Caltrain station, providing direct service to San Francisco, San Jose, and neighboring cities. Rideshare services are also readily available for local travel. Local Area: Situated near Stanford University, major tech campuses, and downtown Palo Alto, the hotel offers a central location for meetings, events, and leisure activities.
Distance from airport 15 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( $22.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Affiliated Organizations (2)

Crowne Plaza Americas
Whether you’re traveling for business, leisure or both, we connect you to the people, places and possibilities to make your stay remarkable.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

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Cancellation Policy

48 hours prior to arrival date.

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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Crowne Plaza Palo Alto's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Crowne Plaza Palo Alto have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Crowne Plaza Palo Alto and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Crowne Plaza Palo Alto's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, NA
Does Crowne Plaza Palo Alto clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No
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