Renaissance Hotels
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Predecessor | Ramada Renaissance |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Ramada Inns (as Ramada Renaissance) |
| Fate | Acquired by Marriott International in 1997 |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Marriott International |
| Website | www |
Renaissance Hotels originated in 1981 under the name Ramada Renaissance as a premium segment of Ramada Inns. In 1989, Hong Kong’s New World Development (NWD) acquired Ramada and repositioned Renaissance Hotels as an independent brand. Marriott International purchased the brand in 1997. As of January 31, 2023, the chain encompasses more than 170 hotels globally.
History
The inception of Renaissance Hotels dates back to 1981 when it launched as Ramada Renaissance, a luxury division within Ramada Inns. Its inaugural location was in Aurora, Colorado, close to Denver. In 1989, Hong Kong-based New World Development Ltd. acquired Ramada’s hotel and restaurant operations for $540 million. Following this acquisition, NWD separated the Renaissance Hotels brand from Ramada, nurturing both as distinct hotel brands. (Prime Hospitality obtained U.S. rights to Ramada), and the original Ramada Corporation was renamed Aztar Corp..
In 1993, New World Development expanded its portfolio by purchasing Stouffer Hotels & Resorts (comprising 40 hotels) from Nestle for approximately $1.5 billion. New World licensed the Stouffer name for three years; during this period, 28 U.S.-based Stouffer properties operated as Stouffer Renaissance until 1996. Meanwhile, Stouffer Presidente hotels in Mexico transitioned into Inter-Continental properties.
On September 27, 1995, NWD listed its management and franchising division on the New York Stock Exchange under the name Renaissance Hotel Group N.V., overseeing the New World, Renaissance, and Ramada International brands. NWD maintained ownership of numerous hotel assets through CTF Holdings, controlled by the Cheng family.
Marriott International acquired Renaissance Hotel Group N.V. from NWD on February 18, 1997, for $1 billion, substantially enhancing Marriott’s footprint in rapidly developing Asian markets. Marriott outbid Doubletree Corp., which had proposed $890 million. This acquisition included the Renaissance and Ramada International brands but did not encompass Stouffer Hotels.
At the time of purchase, Renaissance Hotel Group managed and franchised 150 hotels worldwide, including 35 within the United States; Marriott operated 1,035 hotels domestically and 75 internationally. This transaction broadened Marriott’s global presence significantly. In September 2004, Marriott divested the Ramada International brand to Cendant Corp., now known as Wyndham.
Historical
| US | Non-US | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Properties | 135 | |||
| Rooms | 48,051 | ||||
| 2007 | Properties | 70 | 70 | 140 | |
| Rooms | 25,942 | 22,817 | 48,759 | ||
| 2008 | Properties | 74 | 65 | 139 | |
| Rooms | 27,425 | 21,615 | 49,040 | ||
| 2009 | Properties | 77 | 64 | 141 | |
| Rooms | 28,569 | 21,664 | 50,233 | ||
| 2010 | Properties | 76 | 68 | 144 | |
| Rooms | 27,939 | 22,720 | 50,659 | ||
| 2011 | Properties | 78 | 74 | 152 | |
| Rooms | 28,880 | 23,737 | 52,617 | ||
| 2012 | Properties | 77 | 76 | 153 | |
| Rooms | 28,248 | 24,692 | 52,940 | ||
| 2013 | Properties | 74 | 77 | 151 | |
| Rooms | 26,840 | 24,711 | 51,551 | ||
| 2014 | Properties | 76 | 81 | 157 | |
| Rooms | 27,239 | 25,368 | 52,607 |
From 2015
| North America |
Europe | Middle E. & Africa |
Asia & Pacific |
Caribbean Latin Am. |
Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Properties | 82 | 36 | 3 | 31 | 8 | 160 | |
| Rooms | 27,359 | 8,632 | 921 | 12,116 | 2,565 | 51,593 | ||
| 2016 | Properties | 84 | 36 | 4 | 31 | 8 | 163 | |
| Rooms | 28,038 | 8,548 | 1,076 | 11,899 | 2,565 | 52,126 | ||
| 2017 | Properties | 86 | 36 | 5 | 33 | 8 | 168 | |
| Rooms | 28,510 | 8,563 | 1,388 | 12,271 | 2,565 | 53,297 | ||
| 2018 | Properties | 88 | 36 | 4 | 39 | 8 | 175 | |
| Rooms | 29,104 | 8,564 | 1,233 | 13,633 | 2,565 | 55,099 | ||
| 2019 | Properties | 86 | 34 | 4 | 42 | 9 | 175 | |
| Rooms | 28,597 | 8,049 | 1,035 | 14,535 | 2,745 | 54,961 | ||
| 2020 | Properties | 87 | 33 | 4 | (43) | 9 | 176 | |
| Rooms | (28,880) | (7,846) | (1,035) | (14,972) | (2,745) | (55,478) | ||
| 2021 | (Properties) | (85) | (31) | (5) | (43) | (9) | (173) | |
| Rooms | (28,091) | (7,262) | (1,293) | (14,733) | (2,745) | (54,124) | ||
| 2022 | (Properties) | (89) | (27) | (5) | (44) | (9) | (174) | |
| Rooms | (28,998) | (6,307) | (1,476) | (14,791) | (2,745) | (54,317) | ||
| 2023 | (Properties) | (88) | (28) | (5) | (45) | (9) | (175) | |
| Rooms | (28,041) | (6,491) | (1,476) | (14,505) | (2,745) | (53,258) |
Properties and locations
Originally targeting major metropolitan areas with sizable hotels under the Ramada Renaissance name, the brand has evolved alongside Marriott’s growing "lifestyle" portfolio. Today it encompasses 176 properties globally.
Notable properties
- Barcelona, Spain: The Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel began operations in 2011 within the suburb of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
- Chicago, United States: The iconic Blackstone Hotel, famous for hosting U.S. presidents, was part of Renaissance from 2008 until 2017 before joining the Autograph Collection.
- Cincinnati, United States: The Bartlett Building, once Ohio’s tallest structure, was converted into the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel in 2014.
- Cleveland, United States: Dating back to 1918 and situated within the Tower City Center, the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel has welcomed distinguished visitors including The Beatles and Martin Luther King Jr..
- Columbus, United States: Originally opened as Columbus Plaza Hotel in 1963; Marriott assumed management in 2006 and rebranded as Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel.
- Dallas, United States: The Renaissance Dallas Hotel features a distinctive roofline; it opened in 1983 as a Wyndham property before Marriott took over in 1997.
- Honolulu, United States:
- The Ala Moana Hotel was affiliated with Renaissance until 2006 before transitioning to Outrigger Hotels & Resorts.
- The Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites, Hawaii’s pioneering luxury high-rise hotel opened in 1976 and was managed by Renaissance from 2000 to 2006.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In 2023 the East Wing of the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel was converted into a Four Points by Sheraton property; the West Wing remains under Renaissance branding.
- London, United Kingdom:
- The St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel reopened in 2011 inside the historic St Pancras Chambers.
- From 2000 to 2011 Renaissance managed the Grade II-listed Chancery Court Hotel; it is now operated by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
- Miami Beach, United States: The Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel was managed by Renaissance between 2005 and 2013 before Marriott's departure due to ownership conflicts.
- Mobile, United States:
- The Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel stands as Alabama’s tallest hotel.
- The historic Battle House Hotel underwent restoration and was rebranded as a Renaissance property in 2007.
- Nashville, United States: The Renaissance Nashville Hotel originated following acquisition from Stouffer Hotels by New World Development.
- Pittsburgh, United States: Housed within the historic Fulton Building is the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.
- Providence, United States: Converted from an incomplete Masonic Temple and reopened in 2007 as the Renaissance Providence Hotel.
- Regina, Canada: The Delta Regina Hotel initially opened its doors as a Ramada Renaissance in 1988.
- Reno, United States: Originally launched as Holiday casino hotel in 1956; now operates without casino facilities under the Renaissance brand.
- San Francisco, United States:
- Managed Stanford Court Hotel from 1993 until 2013 under Renaissance branding.
- Parc 55 San Francisco intermittently operated as a Renaissance property between 1984 and its final departure in 2007.
- San Juan, Puerto Rico: Since reopening in 1958 as La Concha Resort and managed by Renaissance starting in 2007.
- Saskatoon, Canada: Opened as a Renaissance hotel in 1983; later transitioned to Radisson and ultimately became Marriott’s Delta Hotels brand in 2019.
- Schaumburg, United States: Hosted the Tumblr-themed DashCon event at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in 2014.
- Seattle, United States: Established in 1983 with multiple renovations culminating in 2016; remains a significant asset within the portfolio as Renaissance Seattle Hotel.
- Springfield, United States: Opened as Ramada Renaissance President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in 1985; exited the brand in 2005.
- St. Augustine, United States: Location of the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village within the larger World Golf Village complex.
- St. Louis, United States: Formerly known as Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel (2002–2009); closed due to disputes between owners and bondholders; now operates as Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
- St. Petersburg, United States: The historic Vinoy Hotel was part of New World Development’s holdings before becoming an Autograph Collection property in 2023.
- Washington, D.C., United States: The Mayflower Hotel carried the Renaissance brand from 1993 until it joined the Autograph Collection in 2015.
See also
- Rosewood Hotel Group, a hospitality company established by New World Development, the previous proprietor of Renaissance Hotels