HEI Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the completion of a $6 million renovation of the RENAISSANCE FORT LAUDERDALE HOTEL.  The five month renovation included a total update of all 236 guest rooms and suites as well as major updates of the Club Lounge, Lobby Lounge, Bistro 17 Restaurant and all meeting rooms.

The new luxurious guest rooms feature the latest modern comforts and technology with the addition of all new hard and soft goods including Renaissance’s “Revive” bedding, 36” plasma screen televisions, new work desks with Marriott’s “Jack-pack” technology and in-room safes to accommodate laptop computers.

The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale boasts 10,000 square feet of renovated hotel meeting space including the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate events up to 400pp, ten breakout rooms, and an outdoor Garden Patio and tent.  All meeting space was completely updated with new lighting, carpeting and wall-covering as well as the addition of a new breakout room.

Guests will enjoy the newly renovated public areas as well including the revitalized Club Lounge serving a breakfast buffet and afternoon hors d’oeuvres to guests reserving Club floor accommodations.  The Lobby Lounge was opened to the main lobby and received a total make-over including a new bar and liquor displays, wood flooring, new furniture and the addition of six plasma screen televisions.  Guests also can interact with Renaissance’s “Cocktail Culture” where a roll of the dice can create a new “drink of the day”.  Bistro 17 Restaurant was enhanced with the addition of a built-in breakfast buffet and new seating that opens to the lobby.  The outdoor pool area was updated with new pool furniture and poolside gazebos.

The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel is conveniently located at the edge of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s business district and across from the Broward County Convention Center.  It is also the closest hotel to the Port Everglades cruise terminals and only three miles to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.  Guests enjoy the close proximity to Las Olas Boulevard, area restaurants and shopping within walking distance to the hotel, as well as beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach.  SunTrolley and Water Taxi stops are steps from the hotel and connect to all main Fort Lauderdale attractions.

The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale also recently celebrated their seventh straight AAA Four diamond award.  The AAA Four Diamond Award requires properties be upscale in all areas, as well as providing “refined and stylish” accommodations. The main qualifications for a recipient at this level include “an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail.”

About Renaissance
The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel is part of the Renaissance Hotels & Resorts brand with more than 143 Renaissance Hotels worldwide. The brand’s presence is strong in the U.S. with 75 properties and also 68 properties throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This upscale hotel brand combines whimsical touches with expressive modern design and décor. Renaissance Hotels & Resorts cater to travelers who delight in the travel experience and are able to combine business with pleasure and value a higher level of service and distinct sense of place.

About HEI Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., HEI Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality investment firm that acquires, develops, owns and operates first-class, full-service and focused-service hotels throughout the United States under such well-known brand names
as Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridian, Embassy Suites, and Hilton.