Happy Holidays Shopping Package Offered on December Weekends at the Renaissance Austin Hotel

    /24-7PressRelease/ - AUSTIN, TX, October 31, 2007 - The Renaissance Austin Hotel now offers guests a weekend of luxury with a shopping bonus as part of their Happy Holiday Shopping Package. Beginning November 30, 2007, guests who book a weekend stay at the 492-room upscale Austin hotel get to take advantage of super rate savings and terrific shopping through December 30th in Austin's finest upscale stores.

The new Happy Holidays Austin Hotel Package is offered at $129 per night and includes:
• Deluxe guest room accommodations
• Complimentary eggnog for two delivered to the room
• Complimentary self parking
• Gift bag including maps and coupons for participating area retailers.

Shopping is abundant and close by with the 80-plus Arboretum stores and the new, nearby shopping complex, the Domain. Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, the hotel will be decorated in style with a 25 foot Christmas tree, 5 foot ginger bread house, and all the holiday trimmings. During the month, the hotel will also feature holiday music and carols performed by various school groups from the area, and will provide seasonal holiday flavored Starbucks coffee in its new Internet caf , @ustinbytes.

"This Austin, Texas vacation package provides our guests with a unique opportunity to enjoy the busy holiday shopping season," commented Rob Gillette, General Manager for the Renaissance Austin Hotel. "Not only can they take advantage of our wonderful hotel amenities, but they also get the upscale shopping and dining we have within walking distance while enjoying time with their family during the festive holiday season."

The holiday package will be available each weekend throughout December. The nearby shopping centers offer guests a choice of several national retail chains and upscale shops for a unique selection of shopping and entertainment.

Guests can also experience a heightened level of luxury surroundings when they visit the hotel since it just completed multi-million dollar renovations. The changes now lend to a more "high-tech, high-touch" feel for guests at this truly authentic and upscale 10-story atrium hotel.

The new Internet caf , @ustinbytes, offers a variety of foods and beverages during the day including: Starbucks coffee, gourmet coffees beverages, specialty wines and beer, fresh-baked pastries, fresh pizzas and sandwiches, select cheeses, snacks, and gourmet desserts. The cyber caf projects an "eat.drink.connect." methodology. Wireless service is available for guests in the open "great room" atmosphere where computers are set up in workstations with a private, yet relaxed environment. Wireless internet service is also available in the public areas, meeting rooms and guest rooms of the hotel.

The luxury Austin hotel also has a new state-of-the-art fitness center with the latest equipment, and a new bedding package which includes plush pillow-top mattresses and a 300-count linen package. The hotel's restaurant, Banderas - A Texas Bistro, serves three meals daily featuring a Texas-style Hill Country cuisine.

As a recipient of several esteemed awards and ratings over the past years, including the prestigious Gold Key Award by Meetings and Conventions magazine for ten consecutive years, the AAA Four Diamond Award for ten years with the last three consecutively, the International Special Events Society (ISES) Austin Chapter Host of the Year, and the corporate Savvy Service Award for North America, the Renaissance Austin Hotel provides outstanding accommodations and Savvy Service to its guests.

About Renaissance Austin Hotel:
Experience an authentic luxury hotel in Austin featuring the distinct style and diverse personality of the Lone Star State at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Nestled in the picturesque hills of Texas Hill Country, this Austin Arboretum Hotel provides a tranquil environment surrounded by nature trails, sophisticated boutiques, and a variety of restaurants. From the dramatic nine-story atrium to the stylish, oversized rooms, this newly renovated Austin, Texas hotel features luxurious accommodations and an abundance of upscale amenities. The 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space combines modern technology with personalized service in a unique environment. Among the scenic 95 acres, discover the beautiful outdoor reception facility, perfect for intimate weddings and social gatherings. Enjoy close proximity to Downtown, University of Texas, Sixth Street, as well as Austin Bergstrom International Airport. This uniquely Renaissance, distinctly Austin, TX hotel offers a luxurious, eclectic experience. For more information or to make a reservation call 512-343-2626 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/aussh-renaissance-austin-hotel/.

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