Jewel of Austin's Arboretum Area to Shine Even Brighter

    AUSTIN, TX, April 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Renaissance Austin Hotel, the centerpiece of the Arboretum at Great Hills, a premier shopping and dining destination, will further enhance the area's stunning landscaped setting with a complete property renovation slated to begin in October. Renaissance Hotels is the signature lifestyle brand within the Marriott International, Inc. family of brands.

Flick-Mars Design has been tapped by the new owners of the hotel, Inland American Lodging Advisors, Inc., to reinvent the space within the AAA four-diamond hotel, including its guest rooms, public spaces, restaurants, bars, grand ballroom and meeting facilities, through a unique "Pure Austin" style. The design will reflect the essence of the Renaissance Hotels brand by creating a unique guest experiences through a style which reflects the hotel's indigenous surroundings.

"So much of Austin is about being outdoors and enjoying the best of nature, music, the arts and the people," said Rob Gillette, general manager of the hotel. "This extensive renovation will infuse the hotel with a distinct sense of place with a true Austin vibe and will offer a place for locals and visitors alike to discover the very best that the Renaissance Austin hotel offers."

The exceptional property, with its panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country and proximity to the Arboretum shopping and dining district, was named one of the Top Three Places to Work in Austin by the Austin American-Statesman in 2011. A destination for business and social events, as well as leisure getaways, the hotel features 70,000 square feet of event and meeting space, including venues with views of the Arboretum, 18 breakout rooms and available exhibition space. The hotel also has two pool areas, both indoor and outdoor, which create a welcome oasis for guests.

The renovation includes a dramatic expansion of the popular patio at the hotel's bar, SteeRnorth, inviting guests to experience Austin's natural beauty, including fire pits for year round enjoyment. Guests can enjoy seating under the canopy of the property's large oak trees, which give the space a unique tree-house like feel. Additional renovations include a full redesign of the hotel's restaurant as well as the hotel's 492 guest rooms and suites, which will feature a new bathroom design, fresh finishes throughout the rooms and new furniture pieces, with an emphasis on textures and natural-looking fibers
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Renaissance Hotels, which was acquired by Marriott International in 1997, has quickly become one of the most popular brands within the company's portfolio. In 2008, the brand began an intense journey to firmly establish itself in the lifestyle hospitality space and differentiate itself from other Marriott International brands by introducing game changing programs including the Navigator program and RLife LIVE, one of the industry's most well recognized entertainment platforms showcasing emerging musical artists through live performances in Renaissance Hotels around the world. A natural continuation of the brand's extraordinary journey, the Live Life to Discover ad campaign, launched this spring, represents the culmination of the global repositioning of the brand.

For more information on Renaissance Austin Hotel, go to www.renaissanceaustin.com, www.marriott.com/aussh or www.renhotels.com/aussh.

ABOUT RENAISSANCE:
Renaissance Hotels represents a diverse collection of more than 150 hotels in 35 countries worldwide. Each property is unique, offering passionate travelers a one-of-kind experience and memories they will be sure to take with them long after they depart. Within every hotel, guests are greeted by an exceptional array of amenities and an inspiring world of local discoveries. For travelers looking to experience something new, innovative and locally driven programs including the industry leading entertainment platform RLife LIVE as well R Navigator, ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. Renaissance Hotels. Live Life To Discover. To discover more visit www.renhotels.com.

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About Inland American Lodging Advisors, Inc.
Inland American Lodging Advisor, Inc., located in Orlando, Florida, focuses on acquiring and asset managing a diversified portfolio of lodging properties on behalf of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. Inland American Lodging Advisor, Inc. currently oversees 103 hotels branded under various Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt, IHG and Choice brands that are managed either by the brand's managers or independent third-party management companies.

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