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Small Event Venues Palo Alto

Whether hosting a party for a birthday, retirement, shower, or any other celebration to be commemorated, the Cabana Hotel Crown Plaza Palo Alto has the ideal setting to fit your various event needs, including on-site catering. Our centrally located, expansive campus helps give an exclusive feel to any event. With varying capacities—from 12 to 50 people—our flexible meeting rooms offer distinct features suited to numerous occasions.

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Bacchus Meeting Room

Ideal for small receptions of less than 20 people (like baby showers, or luncheons) the Bacchus Meeting Room provides a cozy atmosphere with its glowing fireplace. Meanwhile, a wall of windows and ten-foot ceilings afford plenty of natural light and airiness. Located on the first floor, across from the outdoor courtyard, this space seamlessly allows for indoor/outdoor events.

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Cyprus Meeting Room & Sundeck

The attached sundeck of the Cypress Meeting Room makes it an ideal venue for outdoor parties—dinners, receptions, even small weddings—of up to 50 people. Its location on the second floor provides serene treetop views through the ample windows. Fourteen-foot ceilings add to the room’s distinction. Envision a festive night on the sundeck, under the stars.

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Portofino Meeting Room

For more traditional meeting space, reserve the Portofino room. Conveniently located on the first floor, this classic meeting space is ideal for parties—luncheons, dinners, receptions, meetings—of up to 40 people. Nearest to the front lobby, it opens to an indoor lanai for registration or reception.

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Chef’s Room

Create your very own private dining experience in our Chef’s Room, located off the main restaurant. Ideal for up to 12 people, this intimate dining space is secluded behind French doors, and features a subtle décor. Host a board member meal, luncheon, post wedding brunch or other family celebration, and impress attendees with a custom, chef-selected menu.

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Additions/Inclusions

It’s the Little Things

For your five-hour event, each of our four distinguished meeting rooms includes tables, banquet chairs, standard linen, dining ware, and mirror centerpieces with candles. Full AV capabilities are also available, along with complimentary WiFi for all 2025 meetings. Outside catering is available on request. Please request pricing.