New Renaissance Palm Springs

Online, April 13, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Press Contact:
Chris Martello
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Multi-million Renaissance ® Palm Springs Hotel
Becomes Newest Property in Palm Springs

Contemporary Design with Distinct, Convenient and Expansive Facilities

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - April 2010 - The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, the only property connected to the Palm Springs Convention Center, debuts this month. Formerly a Wyndham Hotel, the property has undergone a metamorphosis with a multi-million redesign, transforming everything from the lobby, restaurants, meeting rooms, accommodations and pool areas into an upscale hotel aligned with the Renaissance brand of classical design, with a touch of sophistication and distinctiveness.

"Our loyal Renaissance group and meeting planners - as well as other meeting planners seeking a prime location - now have the opportunity to experience a superb property with outstanding group facilities and service, in the heart of Palm Springs," said General Manager Dennis Wagner.

Renaissance Palm Springs is located at the foot of the dramatic San Jacinto Mountains three short blocks from downtown Palm Springs. Highlights of the new hotel include vast open spaces with striking focal points, water features, stylish lighting, and a blend of nature with modernism to create an indoor oasis. Decor boasts warm and vibrant colors throughout, with artfully balanced and spacious luxury hotel rooms displaying scenic views of the San Jacinto mountain range.
Amenities include flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, wireless internet, business services, public area computers with internet access, evening entertainment, and a state-of-the art fitness center.

Meeting planners will find this elegant and modern hotel, with a cosmopolitan twist and unparalleled service, an unforgettable group experience. Conveniently located a mile and a half from the Palm Springs International Airport, the Renaissance Palm Springs has five floors and 410 guest rooms with 155 one- or two-bedroom suites. The hotel houses 14 meeting rooms and a total of 30,000 sq ft meeting space, including a one-of-a-kind amphitheater ballroom of 12,571 square feet.

The tranquil desert oasis pool area features an generous 24,000 square foot courtyard with a 5,000-square-foot pool - the largest in Palm Springs - one whirlpool, a children's sand and pool area, and private cabanas with lounge chairs, ceiling fans, and compact refrigerators. Accommodating up to 2,000 people this area creates a memorable outdoor reception.

The Palm Springs Convention Center is connected directly to the hotel complementing the property with an additional 150,000 square feet of space. The Palm Springs Convention Center is home to a number of star-studded events, including the Annual Awards Gala for the Palm Springs International Film Festival - an event that in years past has honored luminaries the likes of Jimmy Stewart, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt, Daniel Day-Lewis, Halle Berry, Sean Penn, and more. The festival was the vision of the late Sonny Bono, who served as the Mayor of Palm Springs, and later as a United States Congressman for the Palm Springs area.

With a variety of options - from quaint to extravagant - the hotel and convention center combined enable meeting planners to schedule small to ultra-large meetings, exhibits, outdoor functions, special celebrations and receptions. The unique setting and scenery of the famed "playground of the stars" Palm Springs brings an element of stardom to meetings taking place here. Expert meeting professionals from both the hotel and convention center ensure a productive and successful event.

Within walking distance, downtown Palm Canyon Drive is alive with a variety of restaurants, shops, art galleries, nightlife and theatre. Nearby attractions include the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Follies, Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Palm Springs Celebrity Tours, horseback riding, golf, spas, casinos, bowling, hiking and tennis.

For more information or reservations, visit www.renaissancepalmspringshotel.com or call (750) 322-6000 or toll free (800) 228-9290.

About Renaissance Hotels
RENAISSANCE HOTELS is an upscale brand with more than 140 properties in 28 countries that speaks to passionate travelers in search of authentic local discoveries when traveling for business or leisure. Renaissance Hotels has recently welcomed several new "gems" to its global collection - the ultra-modern Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel, the chic Renaissance New York Hotel 57 in Manhattan and the beautifully restored historic Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach. These hotels join a rich portfolio defined by distinctive and well-known icons such as the Mayflower Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel, the Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel, the Shelbourne Dublin Renaissance and the Renaissance Hotel Beijing. To make reservations and for more information about Renaissance Hotels, visit www.renaissancehotels.com. Follow Renaissance on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RenHotels.

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