Stayed here last year - fabulous hotel, would be depressed going back to the Ren after having stayed there.
Had breakfast in the restaurant - food was good. I noticed that the restaurant was packed at dinner so it must be decent. We ate at a bistro across the street (can't recall the name, but is literally across the street diagonally from the doors between reception and the restaurant) that was very good. Also ate at one of the Biltmore restaurants.
It is not within walking distance of downtown - less than a 10 minute drive.