Majestically located amidst the hustle and bustle of KL city, the Renaissance hotel seeks to impress with its classy European designs. Consisting of two wings joined at the middle by a practical convention centre, the Renaissance wing and the New World wing will provide a vast, luxurious space for its guests. Huge Roman columns will welcome you, and your journey in will further engulf you into a world of gold, expansive marble and also the most luxurious of teaks. Never mind the fact that the mirage can be overwhelming, the Renaissance Hotel is as lush as it comes. Admirably, the hotel does its best to set you into a whole different time period where even Caesar will give a nod of approval. The hotel is very well-maintained despite it having been in existence for over 10 years.

Under the umbrella of mega-corp Marriott International, the Renaissance hotel does not disappoint with their rooms. Furnished with a décor that is reminiscent of the introduction you got earlier, the rooms are spacious, no matter what the price group is. All the rooms come with a panaromic view of Kuala Lumpur , so you get more out your stay. It is really the perfect place to just check out the offerings KL has to offer, either in the daytime or the wee hours of nightfall. In line with their aim of introducing guests to local cultures, local fruits such as guava and star fruit are placed in each room. These gestures allows for your local immersion to get a head-start.

The suites here are as impressive as your trip to a Cartier exhibition. The Royal suite for example comes with a special walk-in closet, pantry and two bathrooms. These bathrooms come with a Jacuzzi and showers with adjustable massage jets. And if you think that’s impressive, wait for this: the sinks are gold-plated. Now, that is called living the high life. The gold tones amazingly play off nicely, saved by the fact that the interior is not spared of any details.

Moving along, if you seek a lifestyle more decadent than that, the Presidential suite shall fit your bill (pun intended), just fine. Fashioned in gold hues as the entire hotel is, this larger-than-life room has a spacious living room. Completed with three bedrooms, there is even one set aside for your butler. That is, assuming you have one. As hi-tech as your computer exhibition, the equipments in this room can be easily adjusted with a panel that is set next to your bed. Stuffs of fantasy, indeed.

While the 5-star stunner may impress you, their marketing policy is also as clear-cut as the lines off your 20-carat. With the motto “the place to experience colors, flavors and lights” as their motivator, the Renaissance is a whole different experience in itself. Not surprising, if you hear what the Director of Public Relations, M.S Bobby has to say.

“We are slowly upgrading the facilities. However, the group is really coming up in terms of building new hotels, in Bangalore and moving fast into Middle eastern cities. The chain already has a big network in Malaysia in Kota bahru, Malacca, Putra jaya and Miri. However, while we are expanding, we still believe in pleasing our customers. There is a choice in selection for them, from the rooms to the services and even to the location.”

SD Editorial Take
Undoubtedly, the Renaissance group knows what they are doing in this competitive industry. From a magnificent lobby to an even-more majestic choice of rooms, you can’t help but feel a sense of royal pampering here, just ask Al Gore and Madeleine Albright. If you can tear away from the plush bed and its 300 thread-count sheets, the view will just further be testament of their knack in picking out the best for their guests.