Source: Marriott
Source: Marriott
Renaissance Hotels new

Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com), a hotel brand known for inspiring travellers to Live Life to Discover®, announced today the opening of the Renaissance Minsk Hotel, representing the first Marriott International hotel to open in Belarus. Centrally located in Minsk's thriving business district, the modern new hotel is a short walking distance to the city's cultural treasures including the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre. The hotel is operated by an affiliate of U.S. based Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Download images.

The 267 comfortably appointed guestrooms, many with balconies overlooking the city,

are elegantly designed with wood floors and panelling, and a neutral colour palette of cream and beige. Modern lighting and leather furniture complete a contemporary and sophisticated look. The spacious Penthouse Suite offers two bedrooms, a living room and a private terrace whilst the luxurious Presidential Suite features a kitchen, a private dining area and a Jacuzzi.

Renaissance Minsk Hotel poolWelcoming public areas offer comfortable seating,

complimentary Wi-Fi and areas to work and socialise alongside two dining options: the "Arborea" restaurant and the Lobby Bar, which serve a variety of European, Belarusian and signature dishes. Additional facilities include a state-of-the art fitness centre with indoor pool, and a spa featuring Russian and Finnish saunas. Meetings and special events may be hosted in any of the seven spacious meeting rooms, or the hotel's expansive Grand Ballroom, which is the largest in the city.

Renaissance Hotels' onsite Navigators are on hand to help guests discover the best of

Minsk including bars, restaurants and historical sites such as Troitsky Suburb, an old town rebuilt in 19th century style on the Svisloch River.

Renaissance Hotels is a lifestyle brand within Marriott International's global portfolio of

18 brands. With its proud motto of "Live Life to Discover", Renaissance Hotels offers today's lifestyle business traveller a unique guest experience woven through design, service and unique programming. The full line up of Renaissance Hotels events planned throughout the year including local art, culinary, film and more can be found at: renhotels.com/events or www.facebook.com/renhotels.

About Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts,

Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of a 50/50 joint venture between subsidiaries of Thayer Lodging and Jin Jiang Hotels, is the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company, operating branded full- and select-service hotels and resorts, convention centers and independent hotels worldwide. Interstate and its affiliates manage nearly 400 hotels with 71,000 rooms in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. In addition, Interstate has executed agreements to manage 35 hotels with 6,200 rooms under construction or development throughout the world. For more information about Interstate Hotels & Resorts worldwide, please visit www.interstatehotels.com.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website, and for the latest company news, visit Marriott News Center. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.