You know what’s cooler than picking out Heart and Soul on the piano? Listening to ELEW play awesome Rockjazz piano. ELEW is one of our favorite rock stars at Renaissance. Luckily, the piano sensation likes us back. And he likes to play at Renaissance hotels.
Tomorrow, July 17th, at 8:30pm, ELEW will be performing at Makassar—the super-delicious restaurant tucked inside of Renaissance Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The guy has performed at the White House, among other spots, which is our way of saying: catch him at Renaissance while you still can.
RSVP for the show on Facebook. And check out a shot of Makassar after the jump…
The French Hotel Industry hasn’t always been as clear cut about good and bad hotels as other countries have been. Namely, a provision made in 1986 has prevented the country from using 5-star ratings for hotels. Now if the good people of and visiting France can’t see a 5-star rating on a Renaissance Paris location, for instance, how are they supposed to know how superior it is to the other hotels in town?
Well, things are changing. France has now allotted a few (lucky, but deserving) hotels a 5-star rating. Our Paris Renaissance Vendome Hotel just happens to be one of these above-par hotels granted that fifth star. And we’ll wear that fifth star with pride. Parisiensalon.com outlined the requirements for the new 5-star allowance—we’re glad we make the cut.
Climbing from the wreckage of WWI, 1920’s Paris was a celebration of culture and creativity. This spirit, as we climb from this Great Recession, is alive and well in today’s Paris, notes the blog Cruising The Past. Citing the Renaissance Vendome as 2010’s “Best Boutique Hotel in Paris,” they point to the vibrant play of Paris past and present in every corner of the hotel; design, style, service. “Restrained and luxurious,” they rave, suggesting “it’s your personal address in Paris.” Pack the steamer trunk, book the transatlantic crossing, and celebrate yesterday, tomorrow at the Vendome.
And, not only is Renaissance Paris Vendome a top boutique hotel, it is one of only 12 five-star hotels in Paris — joining such illustrious company as the George V, THE Ritz, the Plaza Athenee! Continue below to see what a 5-Star beauty looks like.
Established in 1824, The Shelbourne Renaissance Hotel is an icon in Dublin City with the most distinguished address popular with VIP’s, politicians, actors, writers and playwrights.
On Friday 13th The Shelbourne Hotel officially celebrated its 185th birthday with a live broadcast on Ireland’s only breakfast show Ireland AM. Continue reading below to hear gossips about the famous that have made the hotel their home …
Here’s more live concert footage on the rooftop of Renaissance New York Hotel 57 with the stunning Chrysler Building as a backdrop at the September 17th Renaissance New York/Paris launch party. See for yourself why the police almost shut down the party according to NME music blog.
“People came out on to balconies and roof terraces around the block and started waving and dancing along. The lighting man started using the lights as searchlights, felt like some Batman behaviour. This was a once in a lifetime party,” he (Mr Hudson) said of the New York Fashion Week show at the Renaissance Hotel.
“The police turned up halfway through the set. The actual police, not the band – though I believe Sting lives nearby. Someone must’ve complained so they repeatedly ordered our soundman Pete to turn the system off, but being an original gangster he just shook his head and turned it up! Thanks Pete. I owe you one.”
For the uninitiated, allow us to introduce you to Mr. Hudson, nee Benjamin Hudson McIldowie. Mr Hudson, is an English R&B pop artist who recently signed to music producer Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. His second studio album, Straight No Chaser, released in London with the hit single Supernova, the song behind our relaunch video. Check out his official site for more information. Check back with RLife for more information about his upcoming world tour and access to VIP events at Renaissance Hotels (or RenHotels.com for short).
He has listed various influences, most notably Chet Baker, David Bowie, The Police, Andre 3000, Marvin Gaye, The Specials, billie Holiday, Rosster, Ella Fizgerald and Dizzee Rascal. Buy the songs on iTunes:
The fact is that while some people are able to live on moderation and temperance,we’d rather live on red wine and buttery, creamy, carbo-fabulous French food – the kind found (where else?) in Paris.
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