Renaissance Il Ciocco Tuscany Resort & Spa [Master Thread]
Apr 28, 2011, 9:51 am
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Renaissance Il Ciocco Tuscany Resort & Spa [Master Thread]
Shaner Corp. Expands To Italy With New Division, JV
Posted Today - 7:31:29 AM
STATE COLLEGE, PA—Shaner Corp. formed a new division, Shaner Italia, SRL, to own and operate hotels in Italy and executed its first joint-venture acquisition there.
The company acquired a major ownership position in Il Ciocco Hotel & Resort, a 180-room luxury resort in Barga in the Tuscany region. The hotel's original owners, the Marcucci family, will retain an ownership interest in the property.
Following a renovation, the hotel will convert to Marriott’s Renaissance brand under the name Renaissance Il Ciocco Tuscany Resort & Spa.
Shaner Ciocco, a subsidiary of Shaner Italia, will manage the hotel.
Posted Today - 7:31:29 AM
STATE COLLEGE, PA—Shaner Corp. formed a new division, Shaner Italia, SRL, to own and operate hotels in Italy and executed its first joint-venture acquisition there.
The company acquired a major ownership position in Il Ciocco Hotel & Resort, a 180-room luxury resort in Barga in the Tuscany region. The hotel's original owners, the Marcucci family, will retain an ownership interest in the property.
Following a renovation, the hotel will convert to Marriott’s Renaissance brand under the name Renaissance Il Ciocco Tuscany Resort & Spa.
Shaner Ciocco, a subsidiary of Shaner Italia, will manage the hotel.
Apr 28, 2011, 1:05 pm
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I see conflicting info, one screen says "opening 2012" another says "spring 2011"...my guess is 2012 is correct
Apr 28, 2011, 3:03 pm
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Aug 9, 2011, 3:13 pm
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I know it's being renovated, but it looks like you can still stay there
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...uscany-resort/
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...uscany-resort/
Aug 10, 2011, 12:05 pm
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Hi all,
Just a note for those of you who would consider it before 2012. When you try to make a reservation, there is a nice note at the top of the booking screen:
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Just a note for those of you who would consider it before 2012. When you try to make a reservation, there is a nice note at the top of the booking screen:
Please Note – This hotel does not participate in Marriott Rewards. This stay will not earn nights, points or miles or Elite benefits.
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Aug 29, 2011, 6:53 pm
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That's a bummer this hotel will not participate in Marriott Rewards. I wonder if status with Marriott Rewards makes any difference in benefits during a stay.
I was looking for hotels between Florence and Genova and this one popped up. So even though it's a good ways from the coast, I'm seriously considering staying for a couple of days next June.
I was looking for hotels between Florence and Genova and this one popped up. So even though it's a good ways from the coast, I'm seriously considering staying for a couple of days next June.
Aug 29, 2011, 8:55 pm
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Your presumption that the property will not participate in MR appears incorrect. The non-participation wording mentioned above appears to apply only to reservations made for on or before 1/31/2012. This delayed participation in MR would be consistent with some other properties which were reflagged as Renaissance and then renovated including, off-hand, the Ren in Columbus Ohio and the Renaissance Washington DC.
Aug 30, 2011, 7:54 am
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Sep 2, 2011, 8:35 pm
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Your presumption that the property will not participate in MR appears incorrect. The non-participation wording mentioned above appears to apply only to reservations made for on or before 1/31/2012. This delayed participation in MR would be consistent with some other properties which were reflagged as Renaissance and then renovated including, off-hand, the Ren in Columbus Ohio and the Renaissance Washington DC.
I asked the agent what does it mean when the hotel does not participate in Marriott Rewards. She explained that this hotel is a partner hotel. So it remains to be seen if the hotel will participate in MR. I'm not holding my breath.
Nov 28, 2011, 8:04 am
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I attended a conference here in July 2011 -- so no marriott branding in sight. It's a pretty remote setting, which makes it ideal for conferences: everyone is stuck on-site! It would need to undergo a fair bit of renovation to become 'Ren' level imo: I found it fairly basic, and would doubt it's fully ready by May. But Tuscany is a great location. Only downside (italy-wise) is that due to the location, if one actually wants to attend the conference, one ends up having all meals on-site. The food is pretty OK, but not comparable to decent restaurant offerings.
tb
PS great time of year to go!
Nov 28, 2011, 8:51 am
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In this case, they are paying my expenses, so who could resist a free trip to Tuscany. I am a bit confused by Marriott listing this hotel on their website, and the info I received showed the Marriott brand.
I attended a conference here in July 2011 -- so no marriott branding in sight. It's a pretty remote setting, which makes it ideal for conferences: everyone is stuck on-site! It would need to undergo a fair bit of renovation to become 'Ren' level imo: I found it fairly basic, and would doubt it's fully ready by May. But Tuscany is a great location. Only downside (italy-wise) is that due to the location, if one actually wants to attend the conference, one ends up having all meals on-site. The food is pretty OK, but not comparable to decent restaurant offerings.
tb
PS great time of year to go!
tb
PS great time of year to go!
Nov 29, 2011, 6:35 am
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I am staying here for two nights in February, after the re-brand to Renaissance and will let you know if I get any Platinum benefits.
How continental is the continental breakfast?
How continental is the continental breakfast?