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Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel

Up to 700 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Guests comfort
  • Quality catering
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Located inside the historic Bartlett Building in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel is an elegant and luxurious choice of wedding venue. Newly restored with original Art Deco details, it’s the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience. Located in vibrant downtown Cincinnati, the Renaissance is conveniently situated in relation to Northern Kentucky and the tri-state region. It's also approximately a 15-minute drive from Cincinnati International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity
This classic wedding venue offers a variety of exquisite event spaces for your wedding day. The Burnham Hall Ballroom, designed by architect Daniel Burnham in 1901, accommodates up to 400 guests and boasts a magnificent 40–foot dome-shaped ceiling with intricate hand-painted tiles. This 14,000-square-foot space would be a stunning setting for your ceremony or dinner. There is also a beautiful pre-function space on the second-floor corridor, which is ideal for cocktail hours and pre-wedding receptions.

Services Offered
The Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel boasts Marriott-certified in-house wedding planners who can assist couples with every last detail. This includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding the perfect florists, photographers, and entertainment. The culinary experts at Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel can provide couples with a customized wedding reception menu, featuring an outstanding selection of hors d’oeuvres, salads, desserts, and side dishes. All-inclusive wedding packages include:

  • An overnight suite for the couple on their wedding night
  • A one-hour cocktail reception
  • A four-hour dinner reception
  • Centerpieces
  • White or black linens, napkins, and tableware
  • Tables
  • A dance floor

Accommodation
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel has 323 well-appointed guest rooms and 40 suites. All rooms feature plush bedding, work desks, high-speed internet, and flat-screen TVs. Guests can enjoy use of the hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as all-day dining at its signature restaurant, D. Burnham’s.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Erin & Scott's wedding
Erin & Scott
80 photos
Alyssa & Keith's wedding
Alyssa & Keith
96 photos

FAQ

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

No

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the 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?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$42

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel

Weddingwire
5.0/5 37 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1748 reviews
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Sarah Sent on 07/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for our wedding!

The Renaissance Hotel was beyond beautiful, the staff was amazing, and working with their wedding coordinator (Danielle) was excellent! 10/10 - Would 100% recommend you have your wedding here. The planning process was so easy with the Renaissance. They were there to answer questions every step of the way, and they were able to offer up suggestions to make our planning process even better.

The food was absolutely delicious! We had tons of rave reviews from our guest on the portion sizes of the meals and the quality of food. When we went in for our tasting, we were blown away by the flavors. You can’t make a wrong choice with the food options they have! We even had a farewell brunch with family and out of town guests the next day, and it was just as delicious. To add to just how amazing the service is at the hotel, my 90 year old grandmother wanted a scoop of ice cream for dessert at the wedding and a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast the next morning, and they did it without any hesitation or question.

All around, the service at the Renaissance was above and beyond. We had a small snafu where I sent an item out for drycleaning Friday night that I needed the next morning, and apparently the local cleaner wouldn’t have it done until Monday. I still have no idea what happened, but the hotel got my item back from the dry cleaner while we were at the rehearsal dinner down the street. Crisis averted!

I can’t rave enough about the experience with the Renaissance hotel. Between myself and my husband, our parents, and all of our guests, everyone was thrilled with the service and experience.
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Savannh Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great service to help us

Great service and very helpful awesome staff
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Maria Sent on 12/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

When we walked into the Renaissance we knew immediately that this was the place we wanted to have our wedding reception. We love the old charm and character the building offers. The ballroom is absolutely STUNNING. We also felt that we would be taken care of and that is exactly how you want to feel when planning a wedding. It was also a bonus to be able to crawl upstairs at the end of the night and not have to worry about shuttles.

We had to postpone our date TWO TIMES and the staff were very accommodating. We originally worked with Nikki before the pandemic hit and then began to work with Jordan. Both ladies were great to work with. Jordan picked up and finalized things as the big day drew near. It was very refreshing to see her familiar face when we got back to the Renaissance after the ceremony. She kept things moving and made sure we were taken care of all night long. EVERYONE that worked our wedding night (wait staff, bartenders, valet, etc) were all so friendly. Not just to the wedding party; but they were friendly to all of our wedding guests. That really was a true testament of how they are as a wedding venue and a business. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Renaissance for weddings or any event.
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Amy T. Sent on 09/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience from beginning to end

I planned my son's wedding in September 2020. The reception was held at The Renaissance - Burnham Hall. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience planning and pulling off a wedding during a pandemic. Jordan was our wedding coordinator. She is a true professional. Every detail was planned, every question answered, every email replied to, every concern was addressed. The wedding was beautiful, fun and safe. The food was fantastic, the staff bent over backward to be helpful, the facilities are stunning. There is a reason this is the #1 place in Cincinnati to hold a wedding. You will never regret having your wedding at The Renaissance.
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Mendo Sent on 11/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Tremendous wedding experience November 16, 2019

As father of the bride, I couldn’t be happier and more satisfied on how the entire staff at the Renaissance starting with the valet guys, the staff at the bar, all the people that made that tremendous transformation from the ceremony setting into the spectacular layout for the dinner, the chefs and helpers not only at the food tasting but the actual dinner which was incredible. The layout and food got a 100% approval from one and all. A special thanks To Nikki who was there to oversee the rehearsal event. And now to a young lady that made this whole event come together, from a simple email with my daughter Amanda (the bride) from Fort Myers, Florida to this most spectacular of a wedding event. It was all because of how Jordan Adams took control and stepped my daughter and myself thru every step of the way. Jordan you were tremendous!!! The way you conducted the entire event last night was beyond what a bride and a father could have imagined. You came around and catered to me, Viki, AJ and Amanda all night long bringing us drinks and asking if we needed anything else. You are one energetic, intelligent and incredible young lady that the Renaissance should be very proud to call their own. Jordan, I personally could not have got this done without your personal and professional guidance. Jordan, I love you and the entire Renaissance team that made me the proudest father of the bride on Saturday November 16, 2019.

Thank you,
Mendo Anevski


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Lauren Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect! No problems

Everything was great. This place is so beautiful and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend having a wedding here everything turned out so beautifully.
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Mollie Sent on 09/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding staff at a beautiful hotel!

Our daughter's wedding reception was held at the Renaissance Hotel/Cincinnati this past August. Our experience was exceptional thanks to the professional guidance of our coordinator Jordan Adams. Jordan anticipated our needs before we even knew to ask, she was attentive, professional and a joy to work with. Every hotel employee was attentive, pleasant and helpful. The valet, front desk, housekeeping, bartender, and wait staff were fantastic! We had an additional 50 family members staying at the hotel and they all had only wonderful reviews of their experiences as well. Thank you Jordan and the fantastic staff at the Renaissance Hotel!
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Grace Sent on 09/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend this venue enough

We toured multiple wedding venues in the greater Cincinnati area, but it wasn't until we visited the Renaissance that we knew this was the one. The Renaissance offers a classic elegance that is gorgeous and the perfect backdrop for the wedding of your dreams. Furthermore, the service was absolutely incredible and our guests have been raving about the wedding ever since. I cannot speak highly enough of Jordan and her team, as they provided exceptional service and executed the weekend flawlessly. Jordan is responsive, approachable, and welcoming, and often anticipated and resolved our needs before we even knew what to ask. I cannot recommend this venue enough and have already been encouraging newly engaged friends to consider getting married at this wonderful place.
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Kia M. Sent on 06/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding experience

Nicolette Holthaus is one the wedding coordinators for the venue. She was and is amazing. She was nothing but short of amazing. She went beyond the her call of duty. I gave her a budget and she stuck with it. She asked all the questions that I didn't even think of. She emailed and communicated consistently through the entire process. She kept me on top of the schedule. She made suggestions to make the event more beautiful. On the rehearsal day and wedding day she made herself available to answer questions. Even while she was setting the tables, taking care of my guests (Guests I forgot was vegetarian), and cutting up the wedding cake.

Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel is such a beautiful hotel. Very Clean and the staff was extremely helpful. From valet to the front desk to others that worked there. I was extremely pleased. The food was so DELICIOUS. My guests loved ALL of the options. Even the pickiest eater said the food was amazing. The red wine was to die for. I had multiple glasses. Also our photographer was amazed. He had so many ideas to capture great shots for our day. That so awesome because I didn't even think of that. Another great thing was there was a second wedding. I could not even tell because it was so strategically planned. I thought that was interesting.

I would definitely recommend this venue to a friend. There's not a lot venues that would host a small intimate wedding of 40 people and not be charged an alarming rate.Also many many rooms choose from to make the event special. I was highly pleased.
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Frederick Sent on 04/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic event!

Not only is this one beautiful venue, Jordan Adams, and the entire Hotel staff did a great job of making our event one that was fun, beautiful and full of wonderful memories! Joran is a fantastic person to work with . She was professional, incredibly easy going and flexible to the desires of everyone involved in our event planning.
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Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel frequently asked questions

Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown 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 Cincinnati Downtown Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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