The New Renaissance Providence Hotel Receives National Recognition for Historic Rehabilitation

The Renaissance Providence Hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only 13 buildings across the country to win this prestigious commendation this year.

Providence, RI (PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- The Renaissance Providence Hotel has been recognized for excellence in historic rehabilitation by the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association.

The hotel was given an Honorable Mention for the prestigious Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation. The award, widely known as the "Timmy Award," recognizes the hotel as one of the best historic rehabilitation or adaptive reuse projects in the hotel and hospitality industry. Only 13 buildings across the country were recognized this year.

"We are very proud that we were able to rehabilitate this historically significant building for the Renaissance Providence Hotel," said General Manager Angelo de Peri. "The building is not only a work of art, it is a masterpiece."

Developer Sage Hospitality Resources invested nearly $100 million in the Renaissance Providence Hotel, representing the most ambitious historic restoration ever undertaken in the history of Rhode Island. Renovation began in May 2004. The 1928 building, which was originally intended to be a Masonic Temple, sat empty for nearly 78 years. It was listed on the National Register of historic places in 1993 in recognition of its status as masterpiece of Neo-Classical architecture. The primary historic facades of the building have been fully retained and meticulously restored, while the interior has been transformed with the modern elegance and state-of-the-art technology demanded by today's top-tier hotel guests and event planners.

The Timmy Awards were named after the late Boston architect and preservation advocate J. Timothy Anderson, a leader in the historic rehabilitation business. Each year, the Timmy Awards honor outstanding real estate projects throughout the U.S. that involve rehabilitation of older, historic buildings using the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit. This year's nominees competed in eight categories.

The Renaissance Providence Hotel, which makes exceptional service a primary goal, features 272 guest-rooms, 10,000 square feet of state-of-the art meeting space, an independent freestanding destination restaurant and lounge, fitness center, a 49-room club level, and a dramatic theater-like lobby with stunning views of the neighboring Rhode Island State House. A nine-story addition, mirroring the Neo-Classical style of the hotel houses guest rooms and the conference/ballroom space and links the hotel with the VMA Arts and Cultural Center, home to the Rhode Island Philharmonic, Festival Ballet and Opera Providence as well as many fine arts performances.

For those in the know, the Renaissance Providence Hotel promises to be the place to meet, dine, stay, and experience the arts of Providence. For more information visit www.renaissanceprovidence.com.

Renaissance Hotels & Resorts:
The Renaissance Hotels & Resorts brand is designed for quality-tier travelers who prize individuality and prefer distinctive hotels that enhance their enjoyment of travel. Guests can expect sophisticated design, professional and welcoming service, and Street Restaurants serving creative food with traditional flavors. Each hotel is designed with a sense of place that reflects their surroundings.

Renaissance Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand providing full-service accommodations with local flair to discriminating business and leisure travelers at over 130 properties in 28 countries. The brand's presence is strong in the U.S. and worldwide, with more than 70 properties in North America and more than 60 properties throughout Europe, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. For more information visit www.renaissancehotels.com.

About Sage Hospitality Resources
Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality Resources has strategically grown into the largest privately held hotel management and development company in the nation and is recognized as a leading innovator in the field. During the past eight years, the Denver, CO-based firm has completed over $600 million in acquisition and development projects, using some of the most unique financing structures in the industry. Sage Hospitality's comprehensive management portfolio includes major international brands as well as independent boutiques and hotels. In 1997, Sage Hospitality pioneered the company's urban redevelopment initiative converting the blighted Joslin's department store in downtown Denver into a showplace Courtyard by Marriott. Since then, Sage Hospitality has preserved and transformed five additional, underutilized national landmark buildings into award-winning hotel properties that serve as an important catalyst for downtown revitalization.

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