Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
- Steve4031
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
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Editor Pick
Historic Building Turned Hotel in Downtown Cleveland
- November 2, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is located in the historical warehouse district in the downtown area of Cleveland. As part of the Public Square, the Renaissance Hotel is adjacent to the Tower City Center, a large shopping area with many upscale stores, boutiques and restaurants. The hotel is lavish and stylish, rich in appointments throughout whether it is in the ballrooms (we met inside the Ambassador Ballroom), the lobby and open areas, or the beautiful staircase.
Onsite they have two restaurants, San Souci (check out my separate review of our dining experience) and Brasserie (breakfast and lunch). We did breakfast with our counterparts from Minnesota on Sunday morning and thoroughly enjoyed their full buffet offerings including eggs and omelets cooked to order, fruits, bakery goods including muffins, croissants and pastries and breakfast meats. There is also a lobby bar where folks could be found enjoying a cold adult beverage and sports on the TV's.
As for the sleeping rooms, mine was very nice. I love the Marriott bedding package, very comfortable. The bathroom was also spacious and well supplied. The work area was also adequate for the business traveler needing to do some work in their room. With that being said, I think their $13 price tag for the "business communications package" is a rip-off. For that price you receive internet connection and free local telephone calls, so essentially you're paying the money for internet because most business travelers are with cell phones or other personal communication devices that are more cost effective than paying local (or long distance) phone charges.
Speaking of other rip-offs, let me preface this comment with I generally have a good idea of how the hotel and meeting industry work relative to "REVPAR" and making their financial model work. That being said, $500 per day to provide wireless access in a meeting room is highway robbery!
To meeting planners considering this property, pay particular attention to the full cost of meeting here. I found that the $119 group rate was not special as it was their featured online price for the weeks leading up to our meetings.
All in all, I enjoyed the hotel. Their staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The location is perfect, right on the RTA (local rail) which makes it accessible from the airport for just $2.50, versus a cab for $33-$35. There are over 35 restaurants within walking distance, including nationally known chains such as Morton’s Steakhouse, Hard Rock Cafe, Houlihan's and House of Blues.
From journal Cleveland . . . Soccer & Rock n Roll
The warmest place in Cleveland
- January 22, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Beautiful historic hotel w/ a great staff. From check-in to check-out we were greeted warmth and kindness. Bellmen to waitress offered sightseeing tips and tips to stay out of or at least endure the -18 temps. Spacious room w/ comfortable beds Centrally located, convenient to tourist sights, w/ either a short walk or taxi ride. We will surely recommend and stay here our next time in Cleveland
great stay
- November 20, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We stayed just one night. Rooms were very nice, bed quite good, and staff pleasant.
The restaraunt in the hotel - San Souci - was incredible.
Ok if you like garage sales
- November 7, 2008
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I have stayed in hotels all over the world from the US to Europe to Latin America. This is in the top 3 worst. We stayed in a suite and it was incredibly disappointing. The furniture in the room did not contain 'old elegance' it was just old and worn out. It looked like someone had let a cat use one of the chairs as a scratching post. The furniture was not only old and worn out, but rather uncomfortable. The bed was comfortable, but in our sitting room, the couch was hardly worth sitting on and the chairs were equally uncomfortable. The amenities were extremely expensive - the Valet parking was nearly $30/car! A service that is generally included. It was exceptionally noisy with old windows as well. The windows are old, cold, and fully functional, so if you have small children, I do not suggest an upper level room. We were not able to fall asleep until well after midnight thanks to all the sirens and traffic noise. The bathroom was also very disappointing. While very clean, the toilet was only half functional and the old industrial style. The shower was a nice style and water pressure, but it didn't drain! Halfway through my shower I had to turn it off and wait for it to drain before washing my hair because it disgusted me that the water was quickly rising beyond ankle level.
Good points: The staff is excellent and very well mannered. The food we ordered via the room service was excellent. Great variety and all food, including steaks, cooked to perfection.
Excellent Hotel and Location
- September 25, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Recently we spent a wonderful weekend at your very elegant hotel. The reason we picked your hotel was its location. It connected to the airport via the RTA and is within walking distance of the Great Lakes Science Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Progressive Field, downtown sites and restaurants, St John's Catholic Church, and even the bus we took to the Cleveland Zoo.
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room was very comfortable.