Renaissance Hotels and Resorts announced it has converted The Beverly Prescott Hotel in Beverly Hills, California to a Renaissance Hotel and will manage the 138-room property as the newly named Renaissance Beverly Hills Hotel. The property is owned by Strategic Hotel Capital Incorporated, which is based in Chicago.

The Renaissance Beverly Hills Hotel is within walking distance of both famed Rodeo Drive and Century City, and just six miles from Santa Monica. The 12-story property features The Chez Restaurant and Lounge, 3,400 square feet of meeting space, a club floor, health club and a movie screening room. All rooms feature elegant interior design, and each guest room boasts a private balcony.

We are honored to have The Beverly Prescott hotel become a Renaissance Hotel, said Robert W. Olesen, brand vice president for Renaissance Hotels and Resorts. This prized addition is another example of how Renaissance Hotels and Resorts is growing as a business and a global brand.

Strategic Hotel Capital is proud to be associated with Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, said Laurence Geller, chief executive officer of Strategic Hotel Capital. With its award-winning tradition of uncompromising service and accommodations, Renaissance is the perfect management fit for our Beverly Hills property.

The Renaissance Beverly Hills Hotel joins two other Renaissance properties in the Los Angeles area Ð the Renaissance Los Angeles Hotel-Airport and the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel.

In 1998, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts was ranked highest in guest satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates and Frequent Flyer magazine, named a Best Value in its rate category by Zagat and awarded 19 AAA Four-Diamond and Mobil Four-Star awards. Renaissance has also won numerous international hotel and restaurant awards.

Renaissance Hotels and Resorts features more than 80 distinctive properties in 26 countries, providing upscale accommodations to business, meeting and leisure travelers worldwide. Earlier this year, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts began participating in Marriott`s award-winning frequent travel program, Marriott Rewards. For reservations and information, contact a travel agent or 1-800-HOTELS-1, or visit the Renaissance brand website at www.renaissancehotels.com.

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