Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
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Mar 2, 2010
I didn't want to stay at the Renaissance due to it's distance from the
Convention Center, but I'm glad I did. The six block walk to the convention
center is all downhill and gives one the opportunity to check out the shopping
and fine dining along the way.
Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the friendly and courteous staff. And I must
say the staff was excellent during my entire stay. The door men, concierge, even
the bartenders were knowledgeable and helpful with any and every question I had
regarding Seattle. In particular, the concierge, Jean-Paul, provided excellent
advice regarding fine dining. I needed to entertain several business associates,
and Jean-Paul directed me to an excellent restaurant and secured a table for us
without a reservation. Fantastic service. My business associates were very
pleased. I can't recall a single instance in which a staff member was not eager
and ready to assist me. A job well done to the Renaissance Seattle.
Also, the food was excellent. I did not dine at the Visions lounge which is the
restaurant/bar on the top floor, but I spent quite a bit of time at the lobby
bar. Lunch starts at noon, and it's fantastic. The quality of the food is
excellent and worth the premium one usually pays for dining at the hotel. After
a disappointing lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, I had a splendid meal at the
lobby bar. My compliments to the chef.
I stayed in a standard room without any complaint. The accommodation was roomy
with a soft bed and an ample selection of pillows to choose from (soft to extra
firm). Unlike other premium hotels I have stayed at, the "Do Not Disturb" sign
actually worked. On the days I decided to sleep in, I did not receive any
hostile calls from housekeeping asking me if I wanted my room cleaned. If I
slept in, I wasn't disturbed. And when I returned in the evening, I came back to
clean towels and a freshly made bed. Fantastic!
The service and quality was excellent and well worth the daily room rate. Though
they don't tell you up front, there is free internet access in the lobby
(including bar and lounge area). If you are staying in downtown Seattle, this is
a wonderful hotel.
Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
Feb 25, 2010
We love staying at Marriott's, but this was our first time at The Renaissance.
What a great hotel! We stayed in one of the Executive Suites on the 23rd floor
in the SW corner. We had great views and weren't bothered by the I-5 traffic.
Room service was fantastic...the food and the service. We had breakfast
delivered every morning (we purchased the Valentine's special so breakfast was
included). The pancakes were fluffy. The oatmeal was hot and served with raisins
and brown sugar. The bacon and sausage were cooked to order. Needless to say, we
were well equipped with energy to have a great morning walking around town.
Dinner through room service was good, too. However, I think the nearby by
restaurants probably are a bit better. We received free parking, free wireless
internet, and free breakfasts along with two $100 reward certificates to be used
during a future stay at any Renaissance Hotel.
We'll be back to visit this hotel soon!
Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
Feb 22, 2010
Very clean, very helpful and nice staff that seem so happy. When I checked out
super early to catch my 7 am flight, I rushed out of my room and left my
earrings. When the hotel, they found them in the room for me and arranged to
have them shipped for free!! This hotel is in a great location to walking to
downtown and pioneer square. Definitely recommend staying here.
Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
Feb 5, 2010
We had a great rate to stay here and knew Renaissance is Marriott's luxury hotel
brand. The hotel turned out to exceed our needs. We were staying for just a nice
before driving to Canada. The hotel shows that it's recently been renovated with
great furniture throughout the lobby and guest room. The staff is really
friendly even though we felt they were understaffed when we arrived and had to
wait in line while the desk attendants were helping others with directions.
Hotel parking was convenient underground. Based on Tripadvisor reviews, we asked
for a room away from the 5 Freeway which meant it was quiet -- we were across
from the city courthouse. We also had drinks in the bar at night and thought it
was a nice lounge, quiet on a weekend.
Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
Feb 1, 2010
Spent 2 nights and was very pleased with very friendly service, updated
comfortable rooms. We were in a west facing room and had no complaints about
noise. Parking was $30 + $5 taxes which seemed very pricey.
Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
Jan 18, 2010
I stayed here in the Fall for a conference. The hotel was chosen for its "green"
practices, which are commendable and worth a mention. Like most places, they
still have a ways to go in that direction, but they have many practices that go
beyond just low flow toilets and not changing the sheets and towells every day
unless asked.
Aside from that, they were one of the nicer hotels I've stayed at in Seattle.
I'm a government employee, and when we travel we almost always get the least
desirable rooms as we pay the gov't rate. Mine was in the back of the building,
close to both the elevator and the ice machine, overlooking the freeway and the
city street, yet it was very quiet and very comfortable. The rooms are all set
up suite style, and I must say the bed was as comfy as any I've slept in. Could
I have found a way to get it in my suitcase, I might have been guilty of hotel
theft.
In addition, the hotel has a nice restaurant with a great view, and the food was
very good and reasonably priced, with very nice wait staff.
Staff at this hotel were outstanding, too, from the wait staff at the restaurant
to the check-in staff to the doormen. Helpful, friendly, considerate, efficient,
responsive. You can always tell a hotel that is good to work for; people seemed
happy to be at their jobs and to really make an effort. Our conference
facilities, too, were excellent. Even the food served at the conference was a
cut above. I wasn't involved in setting it up, so I can't speak to how easy they
were to work with, but if the flawless service and really delicious food (and I
know we got the least expensive options, because that's a requirement) were any
indications, if ever I need to set one of these things up in Seattle, they will
be my first choice.
Hotel Review of the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle
Dec 29, 2009
Hotel is conveniently located downtown. Walking distance to Pike's market, the
Wharf and to Qwest Field or Safeco Field. Rooms are nice and clean. Nice open
lounge area downstairs that serves Starbucks ($). Staff very friendly and
helpful. Had an issue with the fridge in the room and it was fixed right away.
If you can get a room on the other side of the hotel from the highway, it is
less noisy. Would stay here again. |
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