Renaissance Hotels Explained

Renaissance Hotels
Type:	Subsidiary
Foundation:	1981^[1]
Founder:	Marion W. Isbell
Location City:	Bethesda, Maryland
Locations:	176 (June 30, 2020)^[2]
Area Served:	Worldwide
Industry:	Hospitality
Products:	Hotels
Parent:	Marriott International

Renaissance Hotels was founded as Ramada Renaissance in 1981, as an upscale brand of Ramada Inns. Hong Kong-based New World Development (NWD) acquired Ramada in 1989 and re-launched Renaissance Hotels as a separate brand. The brand was acquired by Marriott International in 1997. As of January 31, 2023, it has over 170 hotels worldwide.^[2]

History

Renaissance Hotels was founded in 1981 as Ramada Renaissance, an upscale division of Ramada Inns.^[1] The first property was located in Aurora, Colorado, outside Denver. Ramada's hotels and restaurants were sold to Hong Kong-based New World Development Ltd. in 1989 for $540 million. New World divided the Renaissance Hotels brand into a separate chain and developed Renaissance & Ramada as independent hotel brands. (the U.S. rights to the Ramada name were sold to Prime Hospitality), and the former Ramada Corp. was renamed Aztar Corp.

In 1993, New World Development acquired the Stouffer Hotels (40 Hotels) chain from Nestle for an estimated $1.5 Billion,^[3] New World Development licensed the Stouffer Hotels brand for 3 years and 28 U.S. Stouffer properties were reflagged as Stouffer Renaissance during a transitional period lasting until 1996.^[4] The Stouffer Presidente hotels in Mexico became Inter-Continental hotels.^[5]

On September 27, 1995, New World Development (NWD), took their management and franchising company public (listing on the New York Stock Exchange) and created a new company called Renaissance Hotel Group N.V..^[6] which operated the New World, Renaissance & Ramada International hotel brands. New World Development retained ownership of many of the individual hotel structures through CTF Holdings, a private company owned by the Cheng family, the owner of NWD group.^[7]

On February 18, 1997 Marriott International bought the Renaissance Hotel Group N.V. for US$1 billion from NWD. The deal dramatically expanded Marriott's presence in fast-growing Asian markets.^[8] The Marriott announcement came only a few weeks after Renaissance Hotel Group N.V., tentatively agreed to be sold to rapidly expanding Doubletree Corp. However, Marriott surpassed Doubletree's $890-million offer.^[9] The Marriott acquisition did not include the Stouffer Hotels brand. The Ramada International brand was included in the acquisition.^[10]

Renaissance Hotel Group N.V. operated and franchised 150 hotels with 35 based in the United States. Marriott had 1,035 Hotels based in the U.S. and 75 additional hotels operating outside of the U.S. The acquisition of the Renaissance and Ramada portfolio by Marriott expanded its footprint globally.^[11] In September 2004, Marriott sold the Ramada International brand to Cendant Corp., today known as Wyndham.

Accommodations

Historical

		US	Non-US		Total
2006^[12]	Properties				135
	Rooms				48,051
2007^[13]	Properties	70	70		140
	Rooms	25,942	22,817		48,759
2008^[14]	Properties	74	65		139
	Rooms	27,425	21,615		49,040
2009^[15]	Properties	77	64		141
	Rooms	28,569	21,664		50,233
2010^[16]	Properties	76	68		144
	Rooms	27,939	22,720		50,659
2011^[17]	Properties	78	74		152
	Rooms	28,880	23,737		52,617
2012^[18]	Properties	77	76		153
	Rooms	28,248	24,692		52,940
2013^[19]	Properties	74	77		151
	Rooms	26,840	24,711		51,551
2014^[20]	Properties	76	81		157
	Rooms	27,239	25,368		52,607

From 2015

		North America	Europe	Middle E. & Africa	Asia &<br />Pacific	Caribbean Latin Am.		Total
2015^[21]	Properties	82	36	3	31	8		160
	Rooms	27,359	8,632	921	12,116	2,565		51,593
2016^[22]	Properties	84	36	4	31	8		163
	Rooms	28,038	8,548	1,076	11,899	2,565		52,126
2017^[23]	Properties	86	36	5	33	8		168
	Rooms	28,510	8,563	1,388	12,271	2,565		53,297
2018^[24]	Properties	88	36	4	39	8		175
	Rooms	29,104	8,564	1,233	13,633	2,565		55,099
2019^[25]	Properties	86	34	4	42	9		175
	Rooms	28,597	8,049	1,035	14,535	2,745		54,961
2020^[26]	Properties	87	33	4	43	9		176
	Rooms	28,880	7,846	1,035	14,972	2,745		55,478
2021^[27]	Properties	85	31	5	43	9		173
	Rooms	28,091	7,262	1,293	14,733	2,745		54,124
2022^[28]	Properties	89	27	5	44	9		174
	Rooms	28,998	6,307	1,476	14,791	2,745		54,317
2023^[29]	Properties	88	28	5	45	9		175
	Rooms	28,041	6,491	1,476	14,505	2,745		53,258

Properties and locations

The Ramada Renaissance brand began with large hotels in major urban centers.^[30] However, as Marriott has decided to expand their "lifestyle" collection, including the Renaissance brand, the hotels can be found in 176 locations globally.^{[2] [31]}

Notable properties

• Barcelona, Spain: The Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel opened in 2011 in the Barcelona suburb of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.^[32]
• Chicago, United States: The historic Blackstone Hotel, known for hosting many U.S. presidents, was operated as the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel from 2008 to 2017, when it was transferred to the Autograph Collection brand.^[33]
• Cincinnati, United States: The Bartlett Building was once the tallest building in the state of Ohio when it was first built. It was repurposed as the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel in 2014.^[34]
• Cleveland, United States: The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel dates back to 1918 as Hotel Cleveland and is part of the Tower City Center complex. It was run by Sheraton from 1958 to 1977, before Renaissance took over in 1993. Notable guests at the hotel included The Beatles, Martin Luther King Jr., and Dwight D. Eisenhower.^[35]
• Columbus, United States: The Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel opened as the Columbus Plaza Hotel in 1963. Marriott assumed management of the property as a Renaissance in 2006.^[36]
• Dallas, United States: The Renaissance Dallas Hotel, notable for its elliptical and diagonal roofline, opened in 1983 as a Wyndham, before Marriott assumed management as a Renaissance in 1997.^[37]
• Honolulu, United States:
  • The Ala Moana Hotel was managed by Renaissance until 2006, when it left for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts.
  • The Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites was managed by Renaissance between 2000 and 2006. It is known for being the first luxury high rise hotel in Hawaii and for being seen in the opening credits of the TV series Hawaiian Five-O.^[38]
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel formerly consisted of two separate wings joined by a podium structure. In 2023, the East Wing was converted into a separate hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre, with Renaissance retaining the West Wing.^[39]
• London, United Kingdom:
  • The St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel forms the frontispiece of St Pancras railway station. Opening in 2011, it occupies the former St Pancras Chambers railway offices, itself formerly a hotel called the Midland Great Hotel, which existed between 1873 and 1935.^[40]
  • Renaissance managed the Grade II-listed Chancery Court Hotel from 2000 to 2011. It is currently managed by Rosewood.^[41]
• Miami Beach, United States: The Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel was operated by Renaissance from 2005 to 2013, when disagreements between Marriott and the owners led to the former exiting the venture.^[42]
• Mobile, United States:
  • The Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel is the tallest hotel in the state of Alabama.
  • The Battle House Hotel is one of the earliest steel frame buildings in Alabama. The current structure dates back to 1908 following the destruction of the First Battle House Hotel, whose history can be traced back prior to the American Civil War. After a two-year restoration, it was reflagged as The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa in 2007.^[43]
• Nashville, United States: The Renaissance Nashville Hotel was one of the Stouffer Hotels renamed to Renaissance following its purchase by New World Development.^[44]
• Pittsburgh, United States: The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel occupies the Fulton Building, named after Robert Fulton.^[45]
• Providence, United States: The Renaissance Providence Hotel was formerly an unfinished Masonic Temple whose construction was abandoned because of the Great Depression. In 2007, it was rehabilitated and reopened as a Renaissance hotel.^[46]
• Regina, Canada: The Delta Regina Hotel originally opened as a Ramada Renaissance in 1988.^[47]
• Reno, United States: The Renaissance Reno opened as a casino hotel called Holiday in 1956, though it is no longer a casino today.^[48]
• San Francisco, United States:
  • Renaissance managed the Stanford Court Hotel between 1993 and 2013, having inherited it from Stouffer Hotels.^[49]
  • The Parc 55 San Francisco opened as a Ramada Renaissance in 1984.^[50] It left the chain in 1989, joined Renaissance again in 1998, before leaving for good in 2007.
• San Juan, Puerto Rico: The La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort is located on the Condado oceanfront. Opened in 1958, Renaissance assumed management of the property in 2007.^[51]
• Saskatoon, Canada: The Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown was opened as a Renaissance in 1983, back when it was still a sub-brand of Ramada. It later left the chain for Radisson, but ultimately ended up with Marriott when it was reflagged as Delta Hotels in 2019.^[52]
• Schaumburg, United States: In July 2014, the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel gained notoriety for hosting the Tumblr-inspired DashCon convention, which had a number of issues between its organizers, attendees, and the alleged non-payment of the venue fee to the hotel.
• Seattle, United States: The Renaissance Seattle Hotel was built in 1983, with further renovations in 2010 and 2016.^[53]
• Springfield, United States: The President Abraham Lincoln Hotel opened as a Ramada Renaissance in 1985. It left the chain in 2005.^[54]
• St. Augustine, United States: The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is located within the World Golf Village.
• St. Louis, United States: The Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel was previously branded the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel from 2002 to 2009, when it was closed due to a non-payment dispute between the owners and bondholders.^[55]
• St. Petersburg, United States: The historic Vinoy Hotel was branded a Renaissance following the New World Development purchase of Stouffer Hotels. It became an Autograph Collection hotel in 2023.^[56]
• Washington, D.C., United States: The Mayflower Hotel was inherited by New World Development following its purchase of Stouffer Hotels.^[57] It was a branded a Renaissance from 1993 to 2015, when it was moved to the Autograph Collection.^[58]

See also

• Rosewood Hotel Group, another hotel group, established by Renaissance Hotels former owner New World Development

Notes and References

1. News: PRACTICAL TRAVELER; ROOMS AT THE TOP. Paul. Grimes. October 18, 1981. The New York Times. 8 April 2018.
2. Web site: Renaissance Hotels. 2020-08-19. Marriott Hotels Development. en-US.
3. News: Nestle to Sell Its Stouffer Hotel Unit. The New York Times . Edwin. McDowell. April 1, 1993. January 27, 2019.
4. Web site: 2020-02-10 . RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL . 2023-06-07 . Encyclopedia of Cleveland History Case Western Reserve University . en.
5. Book: Butler, Edgar W. . Mexico And Mexico City In The World Economy . 2018-10-08 . Routledge . 978-0-429-97859-3 . en.
6. Book: 1995 Annual Report. 1995. 31 December 2018. New World Development. Hong Kong. 21. Management discussion and analysis of the group performance.
7. News: New World in US$80m hotels deal. 28 July 1997. 10 November 2018. South China Morning Post. Peggy. Sito. Hong Kong.
8. Web site: 1997-02-19 . Marriott purchases Renaissance $1 billion deal outbids Doubletree Corp. for Asia-based company; Foreign markets gained; Hotelier's biggest buy adds 150 hotels from Renaissance Group . 2023-06-07 . Baltimore Sun.
9. News: Marriott to Buy Renaissance for $1 Billion. February 19, 1997. January 27, 2019. Los Angeles Times. Jesus. Sanchez.
10. News: McDowell . Edwin . 1997-02-19 . Marriott Aims Overseas With Acquisition . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-06-07 . 0362-4331.
11. News: Marriott Aims Overseas With Acquisition. February 19, 1997. November 10, 2018. The New York Times. limited. Edwin. McDowell.
12. Web site: 2006 Annual Report . 20 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
13. Web site: 2007 Annual Report . 26 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
14. Web site: 2008 Annual Report . 22 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
15. Web site: 2009 Annual Report . 19 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
16. Web site: 2010 Annual Report . 18 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
17. Web site: 2011 Annual Report . 19 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
18. Web site: 2012 Annual Report . 22 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
19. Web site: 2013 Annual Report . 20 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
20. Web site: 2014 Annual Report . 17 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
21. Web site: 2015 Annual Report . 5 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
22. Web site: 2016 Annual Report . 7 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
23. Web site: 2017 Annual Report . 7 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
24. Web site: 2018 Annual Report . 6 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
25. Web site: 2019 Annual Report . 6 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
26. Web site: 2020 Annual Report . 8 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
27. Web site: 2021 Annual Report . 6 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
28. Web site: 2022 Annual Report . 6 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
29. Web site: 2023 Annual Report . 6 . www.marriott.gcs-web.com.
30. Web site: RAMADA INNS PLANS 13-HOTEL EXPANSION. AP. April 16, 1981. The New York Times. 8 April 2018.
31. Web site: Find Renaissance Hotel Locations. Renaissance Hotels. 8 April 2018.
32. http://en.phorio.com/hotel_catalonia_plaza_europa,_l'hospitalet_de_llobregat,_spain Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel
33. Web site: The Blackstone Hotel in Chicago Joins Autograph Collection. www.hotelnewsresource.com.
34. Web site: Renaissance Hotel opens in downtown Cincinnati . Jul 29, 2014 . 2023-12-01 . Tom Demeropolis.
35. Web site: Hotel Cleveland. clevelandhistorical.org. Lisa. Alleman. F.X.. O'Grady. 2023-12-01.
36. Web site: Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, Columbus | 119107 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200723233848/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/119107/renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel-columbus-oh-usa . dead . July 23, 2020 . Emporis . 2023-12-01.
37. Web site: Renaissance Dallas Hotel Debuts $35 Million Upgrade. D Magazine . November 24, 2014.
38. Web site: The Ilikai/Hotel Nikko Waikiki Reglagged as Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki; Managed by Interstate Hotels / Feb 2000. Johnson. Richard L.. www.hotel-online.com. 2023-12-01.
39. Web site: Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre Makes Its First Debut . 2024-08-18 . Hospitality Net . en-us.
40. Web site: St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. 1 December 2023. KIN London. en-GB.
41. Web site: Marriott to end management of Renaissance London Chancery Court. Janet . Harmer . Caterersearch.com . 2011 . December 1, 2023.
42. Web site: Marriott International to Depart the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach July 11.
43. Web site: Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, a Historic Hotels of America member. Historic Hotels of America. December 1, 2023.
44. Web site: Renaissance Nashville Hotel . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022232030/http://www.emporis.com/building/renaissancenashvillehotel-nashville-tn-usa . dead . October 22, 2012 . Emporis . 2023-12-01.
45. Lowry, "Renovated Fulton Building opening as Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette News, March 13, 2001.
46. Web site: Renaissance Hotel, Providence . Marriott Hotels . 1 December 2023.
47. Web site: Delta Regina. SkyscraperPage.com. 2023-12-01.
48. News: Former casino reemerges as a Renaissance Hotel in downtown Reno. Reno Gazette-Journal. Mike Higdon. April 5, 2017. 2023-12-01.
49. Web site: The Stanford Court Hotel - Contemporary Nob Hill Luxury in Old World San Francisco. 15 January 2016.
50. News: Bike mural?? Pt 1 1984 . The San Francisco Examiner . 5 October 1984 . 21 .
51. Web site: La Concha A Renaissance Resort - IHE. www.ihepr.com.
52. Web site: Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown Undergoes Transformation and Rebranding . Hotelier Magazine . 2019-01-25 . 2023-12-01.
53. Web site: Renaissance Seattle Hotel . 9 July 2022 . Travel Weekly . 18 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210618022542/https://www.travelweekly.com/Hotels/Seattle/Renaissance-Seattle-Hotel-p4158526 . live .
54. News: Renaissance cuts Marriott ties / New name will be President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center. Piscia. Jason. Aug 26, 2005. State Journal-Register.
55. Web site: Maritz, Wolff buys Renaissance Suites hotel in downtown St. Louis. Lisa Brown. 20 December 2013. stltoday.com.
56. Web site: The Iconic Vinoy Resort and Golf Club Emerges from Highly Anticipated Renovation, Joining Marriott Bonvoy's Autograph Collection Hotels .
57. News: Nestle to Sell Its Stouffer Hotel Unit. McDowell. Edwin. The New York Times. April 1, 1993. December 1, 2023.
58. News: The Mayflower Hotel Is Adopting a New Brand, Image. niedt. Bob. Washington Business Journal. May 6, 2015. December 1, 2023.