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About

Renaissance Albany Hotel is a historic venue for couples looking to get married in the Albany, New York area. The hotel is newly restored to its original 20th-century elegance, combining the luxury of the past with the modern conveniences of today. Located just five minutes from the Corning City Preserve on the Hudson River, this downtown venue lights up with the glamour of the city.

Facilities and Capacity
Up to 150 guests can join couples in their wedding celebration at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. The building is rife with murals and columns to compliment the brass elevator doors and granite flooring. The DeWitt Ballroom hosts receptions, complete with chandeliers and black accents along the white walls, giving the room a feeling of class and sophistication. Windows overlooking the city stream natural light into the hotel.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Renaissance Albany Hotel

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
16 reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
J
Jillian M. Sent on 02/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cheers to Chenoa for our fabulous event!

The Renaissance Hotel was a dream come true venue for my husband and I. From beginning to end, our venue coordinator Chenoa Wyman was an amazing asset to planning and executing our big day. Chenoa is such a kind, easygoing and experienced planner and we are so grateful to have had the benefit of her talents. The packages available are very reasonable and give you a lot of flexibility to customize your event! The event spaces in the Hotel are exquisite and well-maintained, it is the perfect mixture of vintage with modern amenities. The event catering was fantastic, so much so that our guests are still raving to us months later about their meals! We chose the Eggplant Rollatini and Filet Mignon, and the included tasting helped us nail down our favorites! The service during our reception was top-notch and I was able to enjoy the evening stress-free. Our package came with a night's stay at the hotel on the wedding night, the rooms are super clean and spacious and are a great option for out-of-towners. There are many other hotels and Airbnbs in walking distance of the Renaissance as well so there are a lot of options available in different price ranges if you don't want to book a room block! We will never forget our special day and the amazing people who made it happen at the Renaissance!
Lindsay
Lindsay B. Sent on 08/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue wonderful personable staff

Renaissance was the best choice we could have made to host our wedding. COVID-19 changed our plans for our original day but Renaissance was there to help us make the best of it this year and also help us plan to celebrate with friends and family next year. We initially had Kelly when we first booked but with the changes in the industry we were connected with Laura. She picked up exactly where Kelly left off zero hiccups or back and fourth. It was if she was apart the planning from day one. Our micro wedding was perfect and the small dinner we hosted inside the library was stunning. Wait staff were friendly and very willing to help with anything we needed.
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Anita Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue

I wish it was easy to write a review regarding my service from Kelly-Jean, it isn't. She has been very helpful and accommodating since the first time I met her. We decided on The Renaissance based solely on our conversation with Kelly and her ability to add to our dream of the perfect wedding. I feel as if a friend is helping me to plan my wedding. She's helps to keep me on track with the small things I overlook, always has a recommendation for someone to help with every new idea I come up with. Often refining and representing it for more "WOW" effect. I would recommend Kelly and The Renaissance to anyone looking for a quality venue with professional service.

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Renaissance Albany Hotel frequently asked questions

Renaissance Albany Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Renaissance Albany Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Renaissance Albany Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Renaissance Albany Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Renaissance Albany Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Renaissance Albany Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Renaissance Albany Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Renaissance Albany Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Renaissance Albany Hotel is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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