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Experience an ultra-stylish Hollywood, California hotel destined for fame as a premier Los Angeles hotel located in the movie-making capital of the world at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa.
Orbitz
Experience an ultra-stylish Hollywood hotel destined for fame as the premier accommodation in the movie-making capitol of the world - the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa. Boasting a sophisticated design and breathtaking views, this dazzling West Hollywood hotel captures the legendary glamour of the city's illustrious past. Including nearly 65,000 square feet of event space as well as a 3,500-square-foot rooftop panorama hotel suite with 270-degree views – this hotel in Hollywood even features a rooftop pool. For its efforts to protect the environment by conserving water and energy, the property has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR® label from the U.S. EPA. As the cornerstone of Hollywood & Highland Center, this West Hollywood hotel is located among trendy shops, world-class restaurants, famous landmarks and state-of-the-art entertainment venues. Only steps from numerous area attractions, guests will delight in the impressive Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa and all it has to offer.
Marriott
You don't have to be a fan of the Hollywood scene to be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of this region visible from your window in a room or suite at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Some will care to know that this is the hotel where celebrities stand in waiting to receive their Oscars presented at the Kodak Theatre which is connected to the property. Staying at the Renaissance is a recommended experience, even for Southern California locals who want a change of pace. We spent only one night but are eager to return for another adventure. The Hollywood Hills with the famous HOLLYWOOD letters, skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood and the Pacific Ocean all glisten magically in the distance. Shopping, dining and even a Starbucks are outside your hotel door and at the bottom of the stairs are the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. What we enjoyed most was the variety of restaurants and bars in the connecting shopping plaza. From Wolfgang Puck's Vert to affordable cafe dining, there are over a dozen restaurants to explore and some interesting shops selling clothing, teas, shoes and gifts. Take some great photos, have fantastic meals and book a suite at the Renaissance. It would be a nice birthday gift for a friend, loved one or yourself.
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Location. Offering views of Los Angeles, Calif. the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa is part of the famous Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex, near upscale stores, restaurants, movie theaters and the Kodak Theater, home of the Academy Awards. A Hollywood Hills park with a jogging and walking path is less than one mile from the hotel as is the Hollywood Bowl. Hotel Features. This 20-story hotel offers a 6,400-square- foot full-service spa and Wolfgang Puck's poolside concession store overlooking the entertainment complex. Illy Cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Twist restaurant showcases eclectic California cuisine. A 24-hour fitness facility complete with cardiovascular equipment, weight machines, towels and fresh water is provided by the hotel. The property showcases 65,000 square feet of meeting space, a fully staffed business center and wireless Internet access for a fee. Guestrooms. The Renaissance Hollywood's 637 guest rooms are splashed with color, where contemporary works of are complement contemporary décor. Room amenities include satellite television, and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided in each room. Complimentary refrigerators are available on request. Expert Tip. Almost 200 celebrity handprints, footprints and autographs are found in the cement walkway adjacent to the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, known as the Forecourt of the Stars. $50 spa credit Guests who book a stay for travel now through 31 December 2009 will receive a $50 spa credit for use at Spa Luce on a 50- or 80-minute treatment. $50 Gift Card Use an American Express card to book a weekend stay in a $50 Gift Card rate category from September 29 - November 22, 2009, for travel from October 2 - December 13, 2009, and receive a your choice of one $50 American Express, West Elm, or Sur la Table gift card per stay. Valid for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday arrivals only; stay must include a Friday or Saturday night. Guest will receive a voucher upon check-in with a URL to register for a gift card. Guest has 30 days from check out to register their gift card choice online. Gift card will be mailed to qualified guests 4 to 6 weeks after redemption. Gift cards do not expire. Canadian residents will receive a $50 CAD American Express Travelers Cheque in lieu of gift card. Offer not applicable to groups of 10 or more. Rooms are limited; blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. While supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Void where prohibited. Cannot be combined with any other promotions. .
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29 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for business
I stayed at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel recently for a conference. Overall, the hotel seems to have everything, but dig beneath the surface and there are a few key things that just seemed out of place for me. If it's a quick trip and/or you won't be in the hotel much, you can find better value in the area. If you want a solid location and close proximity to Hollywood sights and shopping, then stay here.
1. The gym and pool area are on the roof of one of their tower buildings. It’s a great view of the city, yes, but particularly for a conference attendee, a poor location if you're not wanting to be seen working out or in a bathing suit by colleagues. In order to get out of the hotel on that floor to reach the conference area, you must pass both.
2. The hotel is entirely non-smoking. It was not so when I made the reservation months before, but it had changed by the time I checked in. Not everyone smokes, and some may appreciate that the hotel is all non-smoking, but for those of us that do smoke, it was annoying. To date, it is still not noted on their site, and up until the day before I checked in they were still offering smoking rooms as an option. I was more annoyed that even a trigger email hadn't been sent to alert customers. It wasn't until I asked about the room that I was told about non-smoking. And she had mentioned our preference for one when she pulled up our reservation at the check-in desk just five minutes earlier.
3. Toiletries. They’re meant to appear as some ultra-hip LA brand, they were really poor quality with very cool packaging. Skip them.
4. Tipping. I'm all for tipping, but honestly, when your hands are full and you're carrying hot coffee and two bags (yourself) and just trying to get to the counter, to have the guy who opened your car door follow you inside and actually wait for a tip seems in poor taste to me. This happens a lot in big cities, particularly LA and NY, but I've never seen a guy quite so eager to get a tip for merely opening a car door.
Because this hotel stay was for a conference, I needed to be close and I dealt with it. I prefer other properties in the LA area (Santa Monica's Viceroy is a favorite) and next time I'm needed to stay in Hollywood I'll definitely find another property.
33 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for business
I stayed here for two nights while attending a conference in the adjoining conference center. The location was great for our conference, as I didn't have to drive at all, once I got there. LA is pretty spread out, so there's not a great location for tourists, and this was pretty far from other business locations.
The area around the hotel has improved a lot over the past years (it's where Hugh Grant was busted, to give you an idea), but it's still a little scary after dark, and other than the theaters and walk of stars, there's not much to see here.
That said, if you want to see the real hip Hollywood scene, head across the street to the Roosevelt hotel. We didn't see celebrities, but there was definitely a high cool-factor at the outdoor bar around the pool.
My room was very standard and no complaints. Check-in and out was a breeze. The pool looked great but I didn't use it, but had a nice view of LA and the Hollywood sign. The fitness center was well equipped and wasn't crowded, but was in a surprisingly small and low-ceilinged room. Not what I was expecting in LA where everyone works out a lot (maybe the visitors don't?)
One last tip: The location is a long way from LAX (about 1 hour during peak traffic times), so you're much better flying into Burbank BUR if you can.
You can't get more Hollywood than this
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Posted Nov 16, 2006
by jenyang
Okay
pros: Hollywood ambience, location, convenienceIt's like staying in a cross between a mall, luxury hotel, and movie set. This entire hotel complex is kind of over the top, but a fun place to stay. Twist restaurant is yummy and the outdoor pool...
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