Renaissance Hotels Introduces Newest Gem in Latin America

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Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand recognized for inspiring travellers to Live Life to DiscoverSM, announced today the opening of the 181-room Renaissance Santiago Hotel, marking the third Renaissance Hotel to open in South America. The new hotel establishes a bold presence in the upscale neighbourhood of Vitacura, surrounded by stylish boutiques and some of Santiago’s finest restaurants.With a commitment to local sustainability, the Renaissance Santiago Hotel is also actively pursuing official LEED ™ certification from the United States Green Building Council, an organization promoting environmentally responsible residential and commercial buildings.

Each of hotel’s 181 guest rooms and suites feature modern and stylish design including luxury bedding and high tech amenities, especially created to meet the needs of today’s modern business and leisure travellers.

Culinary options abound throughout the hotel including the property’s signature Catae restaurant, headed by award winning local Chef Mariano Cid de la Paz, who studied under world renowned Spanish Chef Ferrán Adriá.

Additional dining and entertainment venues include D-bar & Lounge, offering a variety of small plates, speciality cocktails, local beers and a large selection of Chilean wines, as well as Kaitek Café Bar which includes a menu of 29 coffees and an exclusive tea list. Lastly, guests may enjoy full menu of speciality cocktails and appetizers at the hotel’s pool bar or snacks at El Cofa Bar, located on the sixteenth floor terrace offering breathtaking views of the city.

The property is owned by Altamira Grupo Inmobiliario and will be operated by Administraciones y Operaciones Hoteleras Hotech S.A.

For R.E.N meetings and special events, the hotel boasts nearly 12,000 square feet of impressive conference space. The hotel also includes a state-of-the-art Elential Fitness Centre & Spa, outdoor pool and whirlpool.

Daniel Fountain / 20.04.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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