Sounds like there are some changes potentially coming to the Washington Avenue area Marriott properties. IMO this would be a great thing as the Renaissance Grand is very outdated and another option - even though it would be a Courtyard - is still better than an empty building.

1. Renaissance Grand sold - to be remodeled
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/n...lion-deal.html

2. Renaissance Suites to potentially become a Courtyard
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/b...ce-suites.html