Originally Posted by ohmark
In general, I prefer Rens to Marriotts. Marriotts tend to be more cookie cutter. Rens tend to have more personality. There are, of course, exceptions. As mentioned, the Ren Chicago is great property (formerly a Stouffers, before Ren bought Stouffers, before Marriott bought Ren). So is the Ren Vinoy.
i like the Renassance s when they were Stouffers and giving away those $50 savings bonds with stays - 20 years ago.
The Renaissance Santo Domingo is the worst run and worst physical property of any major hotel chain, that i have been in.
I have never been in the Renaissance Denver, but was in the Renaissance Flat Iron, near Boulder. THAT WAS FANTASTIC, i checked in and didnt leave the hotel till 5 days later at checkout.
I thought the Renaissance St. Petersburg was OK, but many of the newer facilities are hampered by having to be construction in limited space
will make my first visit to the Philadelpphia Airport Renaissance at the end of april.