When it opened its doors in 2011, Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, with luxury lodgings and modern conveniences couched in an environment celebrating local art and culture, signaled a “rebirth” of Southern hospitality in the heart of Baton Rouge. As Louisiana’s capital city has continued to grow and develop around it, the hotel has made good on this promise, offering guests the utmost in service and accommodation, whether they’re looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the Red Stick or an on-ramp to the best it has to offer.
Location, location, location: Renaissance Hotel is nestled in the intersection of the medical and shopping corridors of Baton Rouge, blocks from the Mall of Louisiana and Perkins Rowe and just east of downtown and LSU. But “location” is more than a street address; it’s a state of mind, a sense of place. Mike Wampold, CEO of Wampold Companies and an active member of the Baton Rouge community, clearly realized the importance of this as he guided his design team to inject Louisiana’s personality into almost every aspect of the hotel, from the sprawling representation of the Mississippi Delta behind the front desk to the Cajun-French dictionary entries papering the guest bathrooms.
This attitude also speaks to Renaissance as a Marriott lifestyle brand, which avoids the bland anonymity that can flatten even the most luxurious hotel, instead embracing the local flavor and encouraging guests to do the same. Decor by area artists tapping into the cultural narrative, neighborhood recommendations by helpful staff, and on-site regionally-sourced food and cocktail selections remind guests that they haven’t booked a stay just anywhere, but in the unique and welcoming environs of Southern Louisiana. These local touches, along with its first-rate comforts and attentiveness to individual guest’s needs, form the basis of the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel’s reputation as one of the premier hotels in the city.
With 256 guest rooms, almost 13,000 feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, a full complement of luxury amenities, and the Tallulah Crafted Food & Wine Bar, the Renaissance Hotel Baton Rouge is proud to accept the honor of being only one of two AAA four-diamond hotels in the city. But the enthusiasm is the same, whether they’re hosting a wedding party from Denmark or retirees from Denham Springs.
“We want to bring to life Baton Rouge for every guest that comes through,” says Allison Crump, director of sales for the Wampold Hospitality Collection. “There’s so much to remember about each individual’s trip, even beyond the hotel stay, and we love to help explore that.” Visit renaissance-hotels.marriott.com/renaissance-baton-rouge-hotel to plan a stay.
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