A Pleasant Surprise
I found the Renaissance to be a great hotel when you need a place near the airport. Other reviews say the hotel is outdated, but the 3rd floor conference room our group was in was just renovated and brand new, even the restrooms were very contemporary. The food at The Sanctuary was better than I expected. Over the course of several days I had crab cakes, and a breakfast, and onion soup and it was all good. So was the cocktail lounge. The staff was so helpful and courteous, and my room was very comfy and had everything I needed. It was quiet too, except for the night I arrived. Unknown to me, Presidential candidate Mitt Romney was in Philly & staying at this hotel, and the place was buzzing with reporters, his team, and secret service people. Once the excitement from that died down, the place was quiet. If I had to go back to this area for business, I'd go back. By the way, it's about a 20-25 minute drive to downtown or the Rittenhouse Square area.