Renaissance Providence Downtown Reviews

Very professional clean and beautiful venue perfect place for a wedding or any other event

My husband and I became engaged right in the middle of the pandemic. Despite this, Kate responded quickly to all of my emails and when I was getting nervous about guidelines/restrictions related to covid, she would look for a time to talk and she helped reassure me on the phone. The Renaissance made our ballroom wedding come true and my husband and I fell in love with the look of our reception. From the bistro lights included in our package to the cocktail hour, everyone loved it and commented so much on how beautiful everything looked. We have so many great things to say about this venue and truly feel blessed that we were able to have our wedding at the Renaissance and customize what we were looking for. Thank you Kate and everyone at the Renaissance for a wonderful night and experience!

My husband and I could not be happier with the Renaissance Providence Hotel. We first fell in love with the Renaissance after touring other Providence wedding venues and realized it was the perfect fit for us. We recognized right away that we were in good hands and felt the Renaissance was willing to work with us and allow us to focus our weekend around the Hotel. The convenience of being able to have our ceremony and reception in the same place was what we were looking for in a venue. We were also attracted to the idea of hosting our cocktail hour in Publics restaurant with use of the full bar and lounge.

From the modern vibe in the lobby to the charm and unique character of each room, the Renaissance is the perfect venue for an elegant, classy, urban wedding.

Our bridal suite was such a beautiful space with the most incredible views of the State House. It was lovely to see the State House illuminated at night, and then framed by the sunrise on our wedding day. All of our guests were pleased with their rooms having recently been renovated and equipped with stylish decor.

The most important person we worked with on our wedding day was Jessica, our Wedding Coordinator & Catering Sales Manager, from the Renaissance. Jess was the key to making our wedding day a true success. She was with us from start to finish and predicted our every need. Even leading up to the big day she was always accessible to answer my questions or need for advice. She knows just how to orchestrate a wedding to keep the day running smoothly. As a Bride you spend so much time planning and hoping your venue and other vendors will understand what you envisioned, and Jess did that and more. She truly went above and beyond for us and we are so very thankful and fortunate to have worked with her.

Jessica also works closely with Steven (Event Operations Director) who we had the chance to meet during a tour of the Renaissance. He works more behind the scenes on your wedding day, and quietly makes sure every little detail is just how you wanted. You can tell how much he takes pride in what he does which will translate on your wedding day!

We also worked with Chris who is the General Manager of Public Kitchen & Bar at the Renaissance. We used his space for our first look, cocktail hour, after party, and breakfast the next morning. The stairway entrance into Publics was the perfect place for our first look and made for a grand entrance as newlyweds following the ceremony. Our guests could enjoy a full bar and lounge for our cocktail hour and then were able to return for our after party. We highly recommend Publics on you wedding day or even just a night out!

Thank you to all of the Renaissance staff for making our Wedding weekend so special for not our us but for our guests and family!

The Renaissance Hotel in Providence RI is amazing. Each detail was carefully crafted and the service was superior. If you are looking to host your wedding here you will not be disappointed. Bethanny, Steven, Beth, and Danny are outstanding!!!

Our event was absolutely perfect! The staff ensured everything went to plan. We are so happy we chose the Renaissance for our wedding ceremony and reception! Special thanks to Bethany for coordinating and Christopher at Public Kitchen!

Bethany and the team at Renaissance Providence did an amazing job making our wedding special. No detail was overlooked and the professionalism they displayed was top notch. From start to finish we could not have been happier with the way the wedding turned out. We would recommend this venue to friends and family. We continue to receive positive comments from our family on how great the meal was and how much they loved the venue!!

This place gave me my happily ever after wedding! It was too notch

We were thrilled with the professionalism, thoroughness and courtesy of the staff at they Renaissance. Courtney was fantastic. The decor was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. The team is a well oiled machine and ensured a seamless and stress free evening for me (the bride).

We had our wedding weekend room block, rehearsal dinner and Sunday brunch all at the hotel. Everything was absolutely fantastic. We were not expecting anything special for the food at the rehearsal, but we were pleasantly surprised that both the fish and chicken were excellent! The rooms have unique cultural experience and the bridal suite was also amazing. Drinks at Public Kitchen were tasty and the brunch food was a great finishing touch! The staff, both before the events and during, were phenomenal to deal with. Highly recommend this hotel for any wedding activities in the Providence area! Courtney was the best!

I had my wedding in May, and it was the best day of my life! Courtney and her team at the Rennissance were amazing! I clicked with Courtney the first day I met her and she's an amazing person! She's always on top of her game! The whole hotel is amazing and so modern with the renovations they did! I wouldn't change a thing that day and so happy I chose them!

I would tell any couple considering to have their wedding hosted by the Providence Renaissance to stop looking and book right away! Our wedding was PERFECTION and we would not change anything about it. Working with Courtney and her team at the Providence Renaissance was so easy, and they helped to make our special day amazing. Courtney was so great to work with, kept track of everything we needed to have the most amazing day, and periodically checked in to make sure everything was all set. She had fantastic ideas and offered great advice when I was having trouble making decisions. On the night of our reception, her team worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best day ever. Everyone was incredibly friendly and approachable. I am 110% satisfied with our choice of the Providence Renaissance as our wedding reception venue!!

You have to always imagine yourself as the guest; sounds a bit strange however that is exactly how I planned around my wedding. I knew exactly what I wanted and what I did not want; from past experiences as being a guest at other weddings Courtney and her team were able to accommodate every single one of my details. I never ever imagined planning this wedding with the Renaissance would be SO EASY. Courtney was able to give me her ideas and views on things that I never imagined could be possible; she is extremely creative and on point. You need a vendor that does not just "sell you words".. they need to prove to you by action.. Renaissance literally would get back to us via email within minutes of us asking a question or calling us back if we had a concern. I had guests fly in from Italy and trust me when I say they see beautiful weddings and venues; they were extremely impressed with every detail. I am proud to say I got married at the Renaissance.

From the very beginning, we have loved our experience with the Renaissance. Working with Courtney was great; she was responsive, helpful, and pleasant; she really went above and beyond to answer all of my questions and is great at her job. Our wedding went off without a hitch and was beyond what we would have expected. The food was served in a timely manner and was just as delicious as when we went for our tasting. The staff from the concierge to the catering staff and bartenders and other event staff were amazing. I could go on and on, but if you book with the Renaissance, you will not be disappointed!

When my fiancé and I started to look at wedding venues, we didn't really know where to begin. I did know that I wanted to have our wedding at a hotel in Providence, so I started contacting any hotel in Providence I could think of. After contacting the Renaissance, I heard back immediately from Courtney. We had our tour of the hotel and she quickly put together a proposal for us that was under our budget, yet also incorporated things we had wanted at our wedding. She was by far the only contact at a venue that obviously wanted us to have our wedding at her venue and made us feel special from day one. Throughout the planning process Courtney was extremely responsive and professional, and always had an answer for everything. She always remembered the small details that I said I wanted at our wedding, and helped me figure out what to do to really transform the room at the hotel. She also contacted our vendors days before our wedding to make sure that we were all the same page. Courtney truly was more like a wedding planner, but that is not even her job title. On the night of the wedding, I was blown away at how everything came together. Steven set everything up in ways that I didn't even think of. Everything was beautiful and perfect. Not only was everything how I pictured and the service amazing, but the food was great too. The Renaissance is also very affordable! Our wedding was on a Sunday, but it still was extremely fun and our guests had a wonderful time. Having our wedding at the Renaissance was the best decision we made!

We recently had our wedding at the Rennaissance Hotel in Providence and cannot begin to say how great everything went. Courtney, the event coordinator, was extremely helpful. She assisted me theoughout the entire process, her recommendations on vendors proved to be an excellent choice. The entire staff was extremely accommodating. Every guest I spoke to said it was the best wedding food they have ever had! I look forward to visiting the Rennaissance again for our Anniversary!

The Renaissance was the perfect place to have our wedding reception! The Ballroom is on its on floor with its own bathrooms (there will be no wedding crashers) ! The hotel is extremely clean and all my guests loved their rooms. Having our reception at the Renaissance gave our guests the opportunity to spend the night after a long night of celebrating! Our guests raved about the food, my brother who is picky told me the filet was one of the best pieces he has ever had! My husband and I worked with Courtney who is absolutely amazing! She was always cheerful and full of energy! Courtney kept us on track and was there the night of our wedding to make sure everything went perfect. The staff at the Renaissance is amazing as well, there is nothing better then knowing your guests were treated well every time they came in contact with a staff member. The ballroom is extremely clean and they provided us with an awesome dance floor! I can't say enough good things about the Renaissance. I know that any bride and groom will not be disappointed!!

Perfect venue for a wedding reception! From our first meeting with Courtney Maleakas right through the planning stages to the night of the wedding we were so impressed with the beautiful Renaissance Hotel. Courtney is the utmost professional who is extremely knowledgeable and goes out of her way to ensure everything is perfect for the wedding. Her attention to detail is superior. The staff is as amazing as Courtney. Steven's expertise in bringing my daughter's vision of how she would like the ballroom and cocktail area at the reception was spot on. His ability to pull a room together is superb. The food was absolutely delicious - our guests have been raving about how tasty everything was - from the pasta station ( highly recommended) to the passed appetizers to the dinner. The waitstaff are top notch. The valet and entire staff are attentive, friendly, and were always going out of their way to assist not only the bride and our family but our guests as well. Guest rooms are gorgeous with beautiful views of Providence. My husband and I, our families and friends wholeheartedly agree there is no better venue for a wedding in Providence than the Renaissance Hotel!

I could write forever about our experience at the Renaissance. It was the perfect experience. From the moment we met Courtney Maleakas (after seeing 10 other venues in MA and NH) we were crazy about her and the hotel. My husband and I didn't have any great vision for our wedding - we wanted an all out party and we wanted to fit our guest list of 275 and our budget. What came together over a 10 month period was simply amazing. Courtney helped me develop a vision and was EVER so patient when I had difficulties making decisions. Courtney worked hard to offer alternative options to us that would better fit our style, vision, and budget. Everything from timely responses to emails, to planning our cocktail hour at Public, to a tailored grab and go late night slider snack for our guests provided us with the most stress free experience. From the second we got to the hotel we were treated like royalty and felt so welcome and taken care of. Every person from the valet staff and concierge, to the waitstaff and bar tenders, to event coordinators Steven and Courtney were lovely to be around and really seemed to enjoy what thet do for a living. I cannot thank you all enough. A special thank you to Courtney- she will forever be one of my favorite people. I would recommend a stay, a wedding, a post wedding day brunch (even more - all three :) like we did) at the Renaissance to ANYONE! There is not a day that goes by that I don't want to go back :)

Courtney and her team were completely spectacular. Planning a wedding is a stressful process, made even more so because you really only get one shot at it. Unlike some other brides, I was more inclined to elope than to plan a big wedding, but that wasn't in the cards. It was also twice as stressful because we actually hosted a multi-day Indian wedding. Courtney was invaluable as a resource for vendors, logistics and just wedding advice in general. She was extremely responsive, patient and kind and provided exactly the kind of expert help and guidance we so desperately needed. We ordered food from the venue one night and brought in a separate Indian caterer the next. People still tell us how much they loved the wedding, how beautiful it looked and how outstanding the food was both nights. I can't say enough good things about Courtney and the other members of her team. Also, weddings are expensive. Unlike the several other venues I spoke with in the area, the Renaissance operates in an honest way and doesn't nickel and dime you on the small stuff like other places do (and those small costs can add up!). We hired a "day of" coordinator and it frankly wasn't necessary with Courtney and her team. While we had initially wanted to have a ballroom with windows (the Renaissance unfortunately doesn't have this), we were hosting an evening wedding and the space was completely transformed into a warm, elegant, intimate, magical setting with fairy lights and colors - the windows weren't even remotely missed. The ballroom and surrounding lounge-type area is also on its own floor so you get the entire space for your party. The Renaissance itself has some gorgeous locations indoors for pictures and we had our wedding photos in front of the State House right across the street, which was very convenient. We were really surprised when they came back at how striking and beautiful the backdrop turned out to be. Overall, a wonderful experience. I cannot recommend them more highly.

The Renaissance was a lovely venue for our wedding. The location, hotel rooms, and food was spectacular. From the moment we reached out to Courtney Maleakas we knew this was the place for us. Courtney was extremely helpful and was with us every step of the way. The hotel was beautiful for both indoor and outdoor pictures. All of our guests raved about the service and food! :)

The Renaissance was amazing and so was Courtney. I cannot say enough about the service and professionalism of Courtney and the entire staff at the Renaissance. Both my husband and I's families were coming from out of town so it was important to make the wedding weekend as easy as possible for them. I received multiple comments from our guests saying that the hotel was beautiful and clean and that the Renaissance had provided the best service at a hotel that they had ever had. Working with Courtney was amazing. She was always incredibly responsive and she told the truth. After our first meeting with Courtney, we felt like we could trust her and she never let us down. She also upgraded us for our wedding night. Basically, Courtney took great care of us and not a single thing went wrong on our wedding day. I would absolutely recommend having your reception at the Renaissance. They did an amazing job and I do not have a single complaint.

Courtney and her team were amazing! Courtney was so personable since our initial meeting with her and truly wanted us to have a perfect day. She was always there to answer any questions I had. Our guests raved about the service from the coffee in the lobby to the welcoming staff members. Upon my parents arrival at the hotel Courtney sent a hand written note and some nibbles to their room. When I checked in for the night before the wedding I was surprised with the most spectacular room in the hotel! The wedding day went very smoothly, I didn't have to worry about anything. The food was amazing and our guests had a great time. My cousin's wife, who had their reception at the Biltmore, said that our wedding was better :) Most importantly whenever I think about the day it brings a smile to my face. I highly recommend the Renaissance to anyone looking for a venue in the greater Providence area, you won't be disappointed!

Everything was perfect without any glitches. Courtney was amazing and extremely professional and helpful. I would highly recommend her.

Courtney was extremely helpful and patient. She was available to help us plan all aspects of our daughter's wedding.

Renaissance Providence Hotel was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, The minute we walked in we knew it was "THE PLACE" for our Wedding day! Cant say enough about the food, My guests have not stopped talking about the food. My coordinator Courtney was AMAZING along with the rest of her staff that help make my day everything I have ever dreamed of.