Rennaissance Quality
Mar 10, 2005 | 12:03 pm
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Rennaissance Quality
I just recently got a job that requires 100% travel. I recently stayed at the Rennaissance Denver and left after one night to stay at a Springfield Suites instead because the Rennaissance was so shabby and the service was so poor.
Is Rennaissance typically sub-par or is the Denver hotel an exception?
Is Rennaissance typically sub-par or is the Denver hotel an exception?
Mar 10, 2005 | 12:12 pm
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That would definitely not be typical of my experiences with different Renaissance hotels. Of all of them, the Renaissance Chicago has to be by far the best that I've stayed at and is a fantastic hotel. I recommend staying there if you get the chance.
Mar 10, 2005 | 12:20 pm
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I have stayed at that hotel and it is definately the exception. Most are very nice.
Mar 10, 2005 | 12:22 pm
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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.
Mar 11, 2005 | 8:18 am
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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.
Mar 11, 2005 | 8:54 am
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The PHL Airport Renaissance is really nothing special. It's on the edge of a swamp, a mile or two south of the airport. No real complaints, but not the sort of place anybody would want to stay more than the bare minimum necessary.
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Mar 11, 2005 | 9:36 am
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Originally Posted by jessej
i I thought the Renaissance St. Petersburg was OK, but many of the newer facilities are hampered by having to be construction in limited space
Mar 11, 2005 | 3:08 pm
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Originally Posted by bdschobel
The PHL Airport Renaissance is really nothing special. It's on the edge of a swamp, a mile or two south of the airport. No real complaints, but not the sort of place anybody would want to stay more than the bare minimum necessary.
Bruce
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there will be 10 of us there
staying for the Penn Relays
in on late friday night, out on sunday am
at $99 a nite plus tax minus a premium pound
the price is right
not to mention the 25k mr points since everyones room goes in my portfolio
Mar 11, 2005 | 3:09 pm
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Originally Posted by ohmark
I'm guessing you mean the one in Russia, not Florida?
not sure whats in st petersburg, florida
Mar 11, 2005 | 7:39 pm
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Originally Posted by jessej
yes Russia
not sure whats in st petersburg, florida
not sure whats in st petersburg, florida
Mar 11, 2005 | 8:39 pm
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Originally Posted by cftenney
I just recently got a job that requires 100% travel. I recently stayed at the Rennaissance Denver and left after one night to stay at a Springfield Suites instead because the Rennaissance was so shabby and the service was so poor.
Is Rennaissance typically sub-par or is the Denver hotel an exception?
Is Rennaissance typically sub-par or is the Denver hotel an exception?
My fav Ren are STL Rennaissce Suite downtown; the Mayflower DC and the new LAS Ren.
Mar 12, 2005 | 12:01 am
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I have found Rennaissance properties are similar to Marriott branded ones - there are new ones which are generally top notch, and older properties which could really use some upgrades. I have never had one so bad I wanted to check out.
One of my all time favorite stays was at the Renaissance Tokyo Ginza. My room had speakers in the ceiling and a bedside control unit that let you listen to radio stations from all over the world. I realize you can do easily today with Internet or sat radio - but seven years ago I thought it was really cool.
One of my all time favorite stays was at the Renaissance Tokyo Ginza. My room had speakers in the ceiling and a bedside control unit that let you listen to radio stations from all over the world. I realize you can do easily today with Internet or sat radio - but seven years ago I thought it was really cool.
Mar 12, 2005 | 9:45 am
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I find Ren.'s are generally more interesting properties than FS Marriotts. So far have tried four of them: Pittsburgh, Downtown Chicago, Times Square NY, and La Defense France. All of them were very nice and no two were alike. The variety is nice. If I have a choice between a FS Marriott or a Ren. at a simliar price, I'll choose the Ren. every time.
--Jon
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Mar 12, 2005 | 2:15 pm
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Originally Posted by cftenney
I just recently got a job that requires 100% travel. I recently stayed at the Rennaissance Denver and left after one night to stay at a Springfield Suites instead because the Rennaissance was so shabby and the service was so poor.
Is Rennaissance typically sub-par or is the Denver hotel an exception?
Is Rennaissance typically sub-par or is the Denver hotel an exception?
Mar 12, 2005 | 2:36 pm
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La Defense
Originally Posted by Jon Maiman
I find Ren.'s are generally more interesting properties than FS Marriotts. So far have tried four of them: Pittsburgh, Downtown Chicago, Times Square NY, and La Defense France. All of them were very nice and no two were alike. The variety is nice. If I have a choice between a FS Marriott or a Ren. at a simliar price, I'll choose the Ren. every time.
--Jon
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please share your opinion
is it easy to get to from the metro/subway?