Rates
Rental rates
These rates are effective as of September 1 of this year. University rates apply to university departments, Stanford hospital or clinic, and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital events. Sponsored rates apply to external organizations planning an event with a legitimate Stanford event organizer. To learn more, please visit the Office of Special Events and Protocol (OSEP).
McCaw Hall & Ford Gardens
| Rental time | University rate | Sponsored rate |
|---|---|---|
| Day | $2,400 | $3,500 |
| All day | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Ford Gardens* | $400 | $500 |
*Ford Gardens can be rented exclusively at McCaw's base price or added to an existing McCaw Hall reservation.
Dwight Family Living Room
Available Monday-Friday after 5pm, and Sat/Sun all day.
| Rental type | University rate | Sponsored rate |
|---|---|---|
| Without McCaw Hall | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Added to existing McCaw Hall reservation | $400 | $500 |
Cancellation policy: McCaw Hall/Ford Gardens/Dwight Living Room cancellations received 120-days or less in advance of the event will incur a 100% charge of the room rental fee. Only written cancellations are accepted.
Fisher Conference Center
For your rental times, “day” is defined as 8am - 5pm, and “all day” as 8am - 10pm.
Full rental
| Rental time | University rate | Sponsored rate |
|---|---|---|
| Day | $1,450 | $2,000 |
| All day | $1,950 | $2,700 |
Half rental
(Lane/Lyons/Lodato OR Barnes/McDowell/Cranston)
| Rental time | University rate | Sponsored rate |
|---|---|---|
| Day | $725 | $1,000 |
| All day | $975 | $1,350 |
McColl Plaza
(available for rental with a minimum of three rooms in Fisher)
| Rental time | University rate | Sponsored rate |
|---|---|---|
| Day or All-Day | $400 | $500 |
Cancellation policy: Fisher Conference Center cancellations received 60-days or less in advance of the event will incur a 100% charge of the room rental fee. Only written cancellations are accepted.
Palm Court
Reservations for Palm Court may be only booked thirty days or less in advance of the event.
| Rental time | University rate | Sponsorship rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3pm - 10pm | $700 | $1,000 |
Special fees
Surcharges
| Rental time | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday events | $500 | |
| Sunday events | $750 |
Extended hours
| Rental time | Rate |
|---|---|
| Before 8am | $150 per hour |
| After 10pm | $250 per hour |
Alumni Center Services set-up*
| Activity | Rate |
|---|---|
| ACS set-up | $100 |
* For groups of 50 or less only.
Cleaning
Cleaning rates are included in all rates.