Hotel Vincci Garden Court in Palo Alto 

Dining at Vincci Garden Court features the award-winning Northern Italian cuisine of Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana. Baskets of freshly baked breads and pastries and an espresso bar help to begin morning events on the right note, while lavish hors d'oeuvre platters and a martini bar make any gathering a success. We offer a variety of seasonal menus, from delicious an innovative luncheons to elegant, many course dinners. Join us on Wednesday evenings, between 5 and 7pm, for food and wine tasting.We offer complimentary muffins, croissants, coffee and assorted teas in the lobby.

Location is everything! Downtown Palo Alto is at the guests’ leisure. Just around the corner are local shops, fine dining, sidewalk cafes, and entertainment. We are down the road from Stanford University and at the halfway mark between San Francisco and San Jose.

Vincci Garden Court is less than one hour's drive south of San Francisco, and is equidistant from both the San Francisco and the San Jose airports. Drive time from either San Francisco International Airport or San Jose Airport is 30 minutes. Airport shuttles and rental cars are available from both airports.Directions from San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport:-Take Highway 101 South-Exit University Avenue West-Turn left on Cowper Street-The hotel is on the right side in the first block.Directions from San Jose and San Jose International Airport:-Take Highway 101 North-Exit University Avenue West-Turn left on Cowper Street-The hotel is on the right side in the first block.Directions from Oakland and Oakland International Airport-Take 880 South towards San Jose-Take the 84 West/Decoto Road exit towards the Dumbarton Bridge-After crossing the bridge, turn left at the first light on University Avenue-About 1 mile after crossing highway 101, turn left on Cowper Street-The hotel is on the right side in first block.Directions from 280:-Exit Sand Hill Road-East-Turn right on Arboretum Road-Make a left onto Palm, which turns into University Avenue-Turn right onto Cowper Street. -The hotel is on the right side in first block.

Located in Palo Alto's lively downtown district, the hotel provides an elegant retreat, featuring spacious guest rooms, a highly attentive staff, and the acclaimed Northern Italian cuisine of Il Fornaio.The preferred hotel of many guests who travel to the Bay Area, the Vincci Garden Court offers the ideal environment for business meetings and corporate events, and an enchanted setting for weddings and other celebrations.We offer complimentary muffins, croissants, coffee and assorted teas in the lobby.

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.