Location. The European-style Vincci Garden Court in Palo Alto, Calif., is conveniently positioned in the city's vibrant downtown area, less than one-half mile from the Museum of American Heritage and two miles from Stanford University. Mission San Jose & Museum is within fifteen miles of the property. Airport transportation is available for a fee.
Hotel Features. Tiled walkways, classic columns and a verdant Mediterranean-style courtyard grace the property's landscaped grounds. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served at Il Fornaio restaurant, which features a wood-fired rotisserie and menu items including gourmet pizzas, fresh pastas, seafood and a revolving selection of meats and poultry. Complimentary continental breakfasts are served daily. Conference rooms and business services are provided, as is high-speed Internet access. Recreational amenities include bicycle rentals, a spa tub, and a fitness center.

Guestrooms. The 62 individually-appointed guestrooms and suites contain pale-wood furnishings, canopied beds, down comforters (bedspreads), arched windows, rich fabrics in harmonizing prints and décor in deep rose, tan and spring green. Each includes cable television, complimentary high-speed Internet access and Bose CD radios. Coffeemakers brew Peet's coffee. Private bathrooms feature brass fixtures, Spanish tile and Aveda toiletries. Select accommodations offer wood-burning fireplaces, spa tubs and private balconies framing views of the courtyard.

Expert Tip. Guests are invited to a food and wine tasting on Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., which features offerings from the property's extensive wine list and banquet menus. Complimentary port service is available each evening.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

12 percent city tax will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet deposit: US$50 per stay

Pet fee: US$50 per pet, per stay

Rollaway bed: US$25 per night

Valet parking fee: US$15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Stanford University Arboretum 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Stanford Mausoleum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Stanford Stadium 1.7 km / 1 mi
Cantor Arts Center 2 km / 1.2 mi
Stanford University Medical Center 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Stanford University 2.5 km / 1.6 mi

The preferred airport for Garden Court Hotel is San Jose, CA (SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) 22.1 km / 13.7 mi.