Is Renaissance slipping a little? - Page 2

cindyo · 06-18-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wnysnow

Sorry to say, but when we checked in on Friday of week 14 of 2009, the room was ready and all went well.

Let us be gentle to the Renaissance during this economic crisis.

Susan

Agreed, cindy

cyclone promotions · 06-18-2009, 03:02 PM

we are doing our best to have everybody happy on the happy island here and there there is some small things that will go wrong but we will handle that the BBQ night is still there and very well att

i will sent some sun from here to you guys up there in boston

cindyo · 06-18-2009, 03:04 PM

Hey Cyclone Productions...we miss you...and we love you guys..fear not...we have no complaints....see ya soon..

Luv2Float · 06-18-2009, 06:32 PM

Hi All, I am new to this site. Getting excited about my upcoming trip as I am reading through all of the posts! Cindyo said At least we got the 15% discount as timeshare owners, that was a +. What are we getting discounts on?! I haven't been to the Renaissance since it was Sonesta. (We own at the ocean suites, but have been staying with the kids at LaCabana the last couple of trips.) Thanks!

qlaval · 06-18-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Luv2Float

Hi All, I am new to this site. Getting excited about my upcoming trip as I am reading through all of the posts! Cindyo said At least we got the 15% discount as timeshare owners, that was a +. What are we getting discounts on?! I haven't been to the Renaissance since it was Sonesta. (We own at the ocean suites, but have been staying with the kids at LaCabana the last couple of trips.) Thanks!

The 15% discount apply toward food and beverages purchases that you charge to your room account.

Jarubian · 06-18-2009, 07:24 PM

Not only the economy, but the management has changed, as of 3 years ago, I know since the sales manager is a friend of mine.

cyclone promotions · 06-19-2009, 05:19 PM

hey cinndi o

i like those pic they are great

rob o · 06-19-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclone promotions

we are doing our best to have everybody happy on the happy island here and there there is some small things that will go wrong but we will handle that the BBQ night is still there and very well att

The staff at Renaissance remains THE BEST!

christene · 06-22-2009, 10:52 AM

Hi All -- My fiance and I just stayed at the Renaissance last month as we were considering its private island for our October wedding. Unfortunately whether or not we liked the island ended up not being much of an issue because we were disappointed in the hotel (both the Ocean Suites and the Marina). We did like being downtown there (had great sushi!) and thought the Ocean Suites pool was fantastic. Still we were expecting more given they are advertising 'newly renovated rooms'. Beds were comfy and much of the furniture looks new but the decor feels dated and rooms overall just felt kind of dreary. While many people don't care much about what lobbies and hallways look like we do care about that first impression and decided we there was no way we would invite our guests to stay there. I will say that we got a great night sleep though thanks to the great bed and quiet room. We were well rested to go visit other hotels for our wedding site.

moneytalks · 07-14-2009, 10:37 PM

Didn't they change all the TV's to flat screen (albeit small ones)? They also did have a steel drum band playing on Fridays during mid to late afternoon last July.

I will be curious to see if they have indeed cut out housekeeping services on Sunday and Thursday. Do they let you know that when you check in? I hate a messy bed so I just want to be prepared!

I agree, a special assessment is not prudent with the economy the way it is. Although the furniture could use a little sprucing up (please bring back the rectangular table instead of the awkward round one!) it's still better than many other hotels.

Looking forward to my 15% discount--leaving Thursday for 16 days!

06-18-2009, 03:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
cyclone promotions Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 73	we are doing our best to have everybody happy on the happy island here and there there is some small things that will go wrong but we will handle that the BBQ night is still there and very well att i will sent some sun from here to you guys up there in boston __________________ www.cyclonepromotion.com Professional Island DJ's For All Your Party Needs

06-18-2009, 03:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Old Man and the Sea Restaurant Posts: 3,249 Images: 72	Hey Cyclone Productions...we miss you...and we love you guys..fear not...we have no complaints....see ya soon.. __________________ Cindyo Family at Rennaissance Island April 2009 Next Aruba trip in \ 13th visit Dec 2009 14th visit April 2010

06-18-2009, 06:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Luv2Float Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	Discount for Renaissance owners? Hi All, I am new to this site. Getting excited about my upcoming trip as I am reading through all of the posts! Cindyo said At least we got the 15% discount as timeshare owners, that was a +. What are we getting discounts on?! I haven't been to the Renaissance since it was Sonesta. (We own at the ocean suites, but have been staying with the kids at LaCabana the last couple of trips.) Thanks!

06-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 368 Images: 3	Not only the economy, but the management has changed, as of 3 years ago, I know since the sales manager is a friend of mine. __________________ Love Aruba

06-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
cyclone promotions Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 73	hey cinndi o i like those pic they are great __________________ www.cyclonepromotion.com Professional Island DJ's For All Your Party Needs

06-22-2009, 10:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
christene Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 126 Images: 18	Hi All -- My fiance and I just stayed at the Renaissance last month as we were considering its private island for our October wedding. Unfortunately whether or not we liked the island ended up not being much of an issue because we were disappointed in the hotel (both the Ocean Suites and the Marina). We did like being downtown there (had great sushi!) and thought the Ocean Suites pool was fantastic. Still we were expecting more given they are advertising 'newly renovated rooms'. Beds were comfy and much of the furniture looks new but the decor feels dated and rooms overall just felt kind of dreary. While many people don't care much about what lobbies and hallways look like we do care about that first impression and decided we there was no way we would invite our guests to stay there. I will say that we got a great night sleep though thanks to the great bed and quiet room. We were well rested to go visit other hotels for our wedding site.

07-14-2009, 10:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
moneytalks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	Didn't they change all the TV's to flat screen (albeit small ones)? They also did have a steel drum band playing on Fridays during mid to late afternoon last July. I will be curious to see if they have indeed cut out housekeeping services on Sunday and Thursday. Do they let you know that when you check in? I hate a messy bed so I just want to be prepared! I agree, a special assessment is not prudent with the economy the way it is. Although the furniture could use a little sprucing up (please bring back the rectangular table instead of the awkward round one!) it's still better than many other hotels. Looking forward to my 15% discount--leaving Thursday for 16 days! __________________