By R Life, posted Jun 7th 2011 at 1:41PM


ABC’s reality show The Bachelorette is heading to Thailand! This week, Ashley Hebert, this season’s lucky lady, will embark on a romantic getaway with the 12 remaining men to Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa. Nestled on Mai Khao Beach in Thailand, the hotel is the ultimate place to fall in love, with 10 miles of unspoiled white sand.
And now you can have a similar fairy tale experience with our Renaissance Rose & Romance package. Over 3 days and two nights, you’ll stay in the same “Pool Villa” as seen on the show, and indulge in a signature spa treatment and private dinner on the beach or in the pool villa. You’ll also have your very own James Bond Island Trip, where a private speedboat will jet you to an island for an exclusive picnic lunch. The kicker? Have your trip planned by the same navigator Ashley used to create her unforgettable dates.
Click here to learn more about Renaissance Phuket or to book the package. To see which man is forced to leave paradise, tune into The Bachelorette at 8/7 Central on ABC.
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By R Life, posted Mar 16th 2011 at 9:35AM


Our most valued critics are our guests themselves, so we’re honored that the citizen travelers at TripAdvisor have named the 5-star Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel one of the Top 10 Trendiest Hotels in Asia.
Travelers have described it as “spectacular” and “near perfection,” with “friendly service that beats most any hotel I’ve ever stayed in.” Rooms feature oversized windows to showcase the view of the city’s shopping and business districts, glass-enclosed bathrooms, and top-of-the-line technological amenities like international cable/satellite service and high-speed Internet. When you’re ready to relax, take a dip in the 25-meter long open-air indoor pool overlooking Bangkok’s skyline, get a massage in one of the six private treatment rooms at Quan Spa, or sample roasted duck and other northern Chinese delicacies at Fei Ya, one of three full-service dining options in the hotel.
And if you need more convincing, experience Spring like the locals do with April’s Songkran Festival, during which city-dwellers celebrate the new solar year with a huge water fight.
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By R Life, posted Dec 16th 2010 at 10:09AM


As a shining example of Thai hospitality, Renaissance Phuket gives any guest a lot to write home about. Just recently, Jason Nuell – General Manager and R Ambassador at the resort – welcomed a VIP group of the media elite to the destination. From original island cuisine to the signature Quan Spa treatment, these guys were shown just how to relax in Phuket.
Want to join in on the VIP treatment in Thailand? That’s easy. Just book a room.
By R Life, posted Oct 6th 2010 at 11:02AM



With its white sands and clear aqua seas, the island of Phuket resembles a postcard. Or a movie still. Or maybe even a desktop screensaver (you know, the one that breaks your heart every time it appears). Simply put: Phuket is marvelous.
Located just south of the Thai mainland, it’s the place you dream to visit when the weather takes a turn for the worst. And now you can: we’re celebrating the grand opening of the Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa by granting you 3 wishes off of an exclusive wish list.
What’s on the list, you ask?
Spa treatments, for one. Glorious Thai spa treatments like body scrubs, body wraps, and therapy baths. Also included on the list: a private sunset dinner on the beach, an island retreat, and much more.
Savor the sweet taste of relaxation at the resort, but keep in mind that the “Make Your Wish” deal ends October 31st. Just enough time to make that screensaver a reality.
By R Life, posted Sep 8th 2010 at 12:52PM


Becoming a manager at a destination Renaissance resort is no accident. People like Jason Nuell are on the path to career success long before they take the driver’s seat behind a beautiful property.
Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa in Thailand is a new spot for Jason, but he’s no novice. Phuket News online recently did an interview with Jason where he spilled about his new gig, how he got to where he is, and how his resort will stand out.
“I believe what sets us apart from the rest is the team we have assembled at the resort. I’m very proud of the team, and they will do anything to make our customers love them”, says Nuell in the interview.
Employees who will do anything to make customers love them? That sounds like a winning team to us.
Check out another poolside view after the jump…
By R Life, posted Jul 21st 2010 at 7:52AM


Nartana Holzweiler is more than an artist—he’s an artist actively supporting change. Concerned with poverty in Thailand, Nartana has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Thailand and Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa to help build 10 homes in Thailand this year for needy families.
“Looking Beyond the Known—Touched by the East” will showcase from July 23 to September 30 at Tawann Restaurant, located inside the Renaissance Koh Samui. The art show will feature Holzweiler’s work and will allow for visiting guests to make a contribution to the fund, while simultaneously supporting a local artist. And by local, I mean right down the street. The German-born painter now resides on Koh Samui. He’s living and working in paradise—a paradise you should make plans to visit.
By R Life, posted Mar 8th 2010 at 11:21AM


It seems like good things in Thailand come in twos. Pairs of elephants, flashy silver earrings, and the word “tuk tuk.” Knowing this, we couldn’t have just one hotel in the vibrant, sparkling country. So we recently opened a new location in Bangkok.
The Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel is a 333 room building, equipped with not only four restaurants with mouth-watering menus, but three lounge areas, perfect for regrouping after a long day touring Bangkok’s bustling streets. Or, to take complete relaxation a step further, visit the hotel’s spa where you can look onto the city skyline while being massaged toward nirvana.
By R Life, posted Feb 9th 2010 at 6:10PM


Who said that surfing the Web never got you anywhere? We’ve decided to prove your boss and snooping IT department wrong by teaming up with Lucky Mag to send a guest and their friend to the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa in Thailand. The winner will bask in the serene glow of victory for 5 days in a private seaside villa and luxe pampering at Renaissance’s own Quan Spa.
To enter, log on to Lucky’s Giveaway a Day each day from February 4 to March 20 for a chance to win.