Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

s delicious and the service was outstanding. Allison was so easy to work with, she anticipated our every need and went above and beyond in making the day so very special. The hotel staff were friendly and accommodating . The hotel rooms are amazing! Our guests raved about the accommodations. If you are considering a downtown wedding reception, this has to be your number one choice!

ay & entire stay at the hotel was everything we dreamed of and more! We had guests travel from all over the country and we received so many positive comments throughout the entire weekend regarding the fun location in the city, ambiance of the lobby/common areas, beautiful views from our reception room, exceptional food... the list can go on and on! If you are planning a wedding in the downtown Pittsburgh area, this venue is HIGHLY recommended! We are already excited to return for future visits!

ing on a Saturday in May, but we took a chance. The Friday before the wedding, the forecast was calling for thunderstorms all afternoon! We had to change the ceremony the day before the wedding! Luckily by the grace of God, the Renaissance had the Rhapsody Ballroom available with the perfect amount of space for our guests at a reasonable price of $300! Even better, Allison and her staff were so helpful, fast, and effective at their job. We had the most beautiful ceremony thanks to Allison and the staff at the Renaissance Hotel. Not to mention the absolutely beautiful top floor suites they have! Our reception was at Olive or Twist, so we just walked about30-50 feet across the street after the ceremony. I could not recommend this venue enough. You will not be disappointed!

ough you pay a rental fee for the lobby space, it will only be “yours” for the hour of the wedding. This presented an issue when my florist set up and then an entire other bridal party came in and took photos in our ceremony space. I’m unsure whether the renaissance I’ll extend payment from them, but it was very unprofessional and that possibility had not been explained to me.

great to work with, very responsive especially during those last 2 (crazy) weeks before the wedding. My husband and i do not live in Pittsburgh, so we checked in Thursday before the wedding (wedding was on a Saturday) and the staff treated us amazingly the whole weekend going above and beyond to make sure our experience and our guests experience was perfect. We had over 65+ rooms reserved and there were zero complaints by our guests. ALSO, the bar downstairs is AWESOME, no one wanted to leave come Sunday. Do yourself a favor and book your wedding here, the location is amazing, the staff is amazing, it's a no brainer :)

I was nervous going into the big event, but the staff at the Renaissance made sure everything ran smoothly. Allison did a great job preparing the entire staff; from Rob to Tony to Miss Patti in the ballroom - everyone was courteous and knew what their task was. We also enjoyed the bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries after the reception! Also a tip for all of you other brides... the Renaissance offers suites on their top level (floor 24) that have a balcony. It is an AMAZING spot! The standard guest rooms are very spacious, but the balcony adds a special touch. We also had the bridal party hair/make-up at the suite, so the bridesmaids could sit outside and enjoy the weather between being pampered.

ing to work with. Allison was attentive to detail, responsive, and truly a joy to work with. The staff went out of their way throughout the planning process to ensure that every visit and meeting went smoothly. We received so many compliments from guests on the food and how beautiful the ballroom looked the day of our wedding. We can honestly say everything was perfect!

mmented how well they were treated throughout their stay. Allison, Lisa, Tony, and Brendan were enthusiastic about our day and made it seem like we were their number one priority (when actually they had 2 other events going on the same day). It was truly amazing! We had our reception here, and even though there were 2 ceremonies happening in the lobby prior to our event, our guests didn't see anything out of the ordinary because they were able to turn over the space so quickly. I can't say enough about the team here!

ble, thorough, and always quick to respond. It was great to have her experience and support. Brendan did a great job of making the day run smoothly and calm me down before hoping in the elevator to walk down the aisle. I am also gluten free and he made sure to accommodate my needs thought the planning process. I would highly recommend having a wedding at the Renaissance, it will forever be one of my favorite places. Camilla and Brendan will take excellent care of you.

linens etc. Brandon who takes care of the food is very knowledgeable and friendly as well. Those two made sure we had an awesome night! Everyone raved about how great the food tasted and how beautiful everything looked. This hotel is perfect for a classic, fun style wedding! We had 120 guests. The hotel rooms were awesome for all of our out of town guests and made it convenient for a Pirates game the day after the wedding as well. We also held a brunch there on Sunday morning and again food was awesome! The cost of weddings these days is very high but you can get everything you ever dreamed of in one place at the Renaissance and most of it is included! The view is nice, the hotel is beautiful, the staff is the best!, and a suite for the wedding night with great views can't be beat.

everything would be taken care of, and that was definitely the case! Everything went perfect on our wedding day. I highly recommend the Renaissance Pittsburgh for a wedding in Pittsburgh.

titor without blinking. The night before the wedding, my best friends and I checked in and had a huge room that was perfect for getting ready the following morning with our hair dresser. Room 617 was perfect! The only thing we complained about was the bathroom door didn't work too well (at least we're best friends) and the lack of lights in the room when it came time to getting our hair done. The day of the wedding, we had great room service and many congrats as we walked to the transportation I booked for the bridal party. When we returned, my husband and I checked into the most perfect room on the 12th floor (a private floor). We had 2 walls of windows with sweeping views of the rivers and the stadiums. Our bathroom was spacious too. Tanya surprised us with a bottle of chilled bubbly and chocolate covered strawberries! Nothing could have made this night more special. Thank you so much to the entire staff. We will definitely be back!

imagine celebrating my wedding day anywhere else. Such a perfect evening! I can't say enough positive things about this place..

out-of-town friends and family were taken care of. We had a lot of specific and unique requests and they were all handled perfectly. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the views from the ballroom window (even better if you manage to book your wedding during baseball season on a game night!). But mostly they could not stop raving about the food. We expected the food to be be good, but we truly did not expect it to be as above and beyond as it was. In addition to a flank steak with whiskey demi-glaze and a miso-glazed salmon with papaya salsa, Chef B. worked with us to customize a vegetarian entree and to create both Pittsburgh-style sandwiches for late night and three custom pierogie (blue cheese mashed potato stuffed, sweet potato and pecan stuffed and cheddar chive mashed potato stuffed). The food was amazing and a highlight. One piece of advice for brides considering getting married in the main lobby - embrace that it's a public venue! Because it is :) We loved the extra energy and love coming from random guests and bar visitors watching our wedding ceremony - but if you want a more private feel there's pretty much no way you will accomplish that there. But it is a beautiful and stunning place to wed and we'll feel emotional every time we stand on the landing! This is also an ideal location if you have a lot of out-of-town guests. We had about 80 guests staying in the hotel with us and they all were able to spend the day before the wedding enjoying Pittsburgh because there is so much walkable (North Shore, Cultural District, Market Square and even the Strip District) from that location. If you have a large out of town contingent and want to ensure they have things to do that are easy to get to, this is the venue for you. We really can't say enough. For a Pittsburgh wedding that shows off the city, keeps your guests comfortable and feeds them well - you can't miss.

I ever had. There were a few who stood out because they went above and beyond what was asked of them. Christine Zimmick made the entire planning process stress-free! She remembered all of the details I ever mentioned to her and made sure that everything was exactly perfect! Christine took my many different pictures and ideas and brought them to light. Her attention to detail and efficiency made me always feel like her only bride. Looking back, I didn't worry about a single thing working with her! Dante DeRienzo also was an incredible member of the Renaissance staff to work with. He made sure the evening ran perfectly smooth. When he saw I was grimacing as I walked during the reception, he offered to go get my more comfortable shoes for me and made sure that none of my bridesmaids had to leave the party. He made sure my (now) husband and I were never without a drink in our hand. He also made sure we ate our dinner so we could dance the night away! Gary Lee also made the room accommodations simple! We had the majority of our wedding traveling from out of town and he made it easy for all of them to book and make changes when need be! We literally have no negative feedback to pass, because their staff thought of every possible detail. No stone was left un-turned--and this is coming from a teacher and a military officer who run a very tight household :) In general, we couldn't have been happier with our experience at the Renaissance. Everyone hunting for a wedding venue should look into booking at the Renaissance Pittsburgh!

ption! Christine Zimmick and her staff are the most amazing, nicest, professional and efficient team I have ever met. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and Christine was willing to help me every step of the way. My girls and I were WELL taken care of the day of the wedding and I did not have to worry about one thing! Gary Lee was the head of our room block and he went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help us and our guests find rooms and were given the proper attention they deserved. I would HIGHLY recommend the Renaissance Hotel for your wedding!!

n. Tony Lee seemed great until I received an email that he was leaving the Renaissance. The transition was not as smooth as it could have been and involved many unanswered emails, but his replacement Christine Zimmick is incredible. I met her a little over a month before my wedding and she was so enthusiastic and full of good ideas! She even moved color coordinated couches and benches from various parts of the hotel to give me the lounge I wanted. From the moment it stepped into the hotel the Friday night before my wedding everyone was so attentive, from the upgrade to a suite for 2 days, to the plates of chocolate and bottles of wine and champagne to the bouquets in the room. And on my wedding day they took care of every detail so that the night went so smoothly. The room looked even better than I imagined, the service was impeccable, the attention to details amazing. We received so many compliments on the room and the amazing reception. The view from the room is also beautiful. I highly highly recommend the renaissance for an amazing wedding reception!

perfect. I love the view from our reception room, honeymoon suite, and the area for the bridal party.

This was the big splurge for my wedding. I booked the small patio suite on the 14th floor. This was the perfect setting for all of my bridesmaids and moms to get ready and have lovely pictures taken in the process. But here was the REALLY cool thing: they said it was a patio suite. No no. It didn't have a patio, it had a HUGE TERRACE!!! I really thought the patio would be a tiny balcony; the terrace was bigger than each of the rooms of the suite! Amazing views of the city. What memories. This was an amazing experience, and the terrace was an amazing place to take pictures with my photographer. This place is just first class. They bell boys helped me so much (and I had a lot of stuff with me!) and delivered a fridge right up to my room so that I could chill champagne for the next morning. Totally worth it.

ely breathtakingly beautiful, but the food and service is just as beautiful. While my husband and I were reflecting on our wedding day we could not think of one thing we would have changed at the Renaissance. Every last detail was done to perfection. I am confident that if you choose to have your wedding at the Renaissance your wedding will be a dream come true like ours was. We would like to thank Tony, Dante, Patti, and Chef B from the bottom of our hearts for taking such great care of us to help prepare for the most special day of our lives. The Renaissance will always hold a special place in our hearts. Warmly, Jeff and Erica Kristan

Dante, the captain for the event and Patti, the Bridal Butler couldn't have made it more perfect! The whole team at the Renaissance is so dedicated to service. My daughter and her husband felt as if they were royalty for the night! They were constantly checking with us to see if we needed anything. The food was unbelievable and our guests continue to comment on how it was the most fabulous wedding they have ever attended! Thank you Renaissance for helping us give our daughter the wedding of her dreams!

of Catering and he did a masterful job of first helping us to envision what a wedding at the Renaissance would look like and then delivering on every promise. The venue itself is gorgeous and if you’ve not visited the hotel, I would highly recommend that you do so. Our reception was held on the second floor with hors d'oeuvres and drinks served on the wrap around mezzanine overlooking the hotel’s beautiful lobby. Dinner and dancing followed in the Symphony Ballroom with it’s windows offering views of the Allegheny River, the Roberto Clemente Bridge and PNC Park. Esthetically, I don’t think we could have asked for more. Perhaps even more impressive however, was the food and service. Both were incredible. I would never have believed that food cooked on such a large scale could be so uniformly excellent -- but it was. We received so many wonderful compliments throughout the evening and during the days that followed with many stating unequivocally that it was the nicest wedding reception they had ever attended. I really can’t say enough good things about our experience and if you are looking for a downtown Pittsburgh venue, I would highly recommend that you check out the Renaissance Hotel.

e. I would recommend this venue to anyone in a heartbeat. The only problem is that the room only holds about 175 comfortably without putting anyone behind a pole, so that may be a problem for some. Awesome staff and building!

client throughout the process. He added some really special touches to our wedding day, making it better than we could have imagined. The food was delicious, too. The catering staff was professional and friendly. We can't wait to go back to the Renaissance Hotel for our anniversary!

he staff that the Renaissance Hotel Pittsburgh became the location of OUR wedding reception. They had me at hello :). Throughout the process, we had great communication with our coordinator, Tony Lee. He provided wonderful service and tended to our every worry. He was organized and detail oriented. When it came time for the special day, it went off without a hitch. He and his team worked behind the scenes to make sure everything went well. Our guests were so happy with the service. In addition, everyone talked about the meal for days to come! The food was fresh, hot, and prepared perfectly. My husband and I truly felt like royalty throughout the whole evening.

ce is an expert and he went above and beyond to make sure that my husband and I had the perfect day. He confirmed all details with all of my vendors in the days leading up to the wedding. He worked with us to help us get everything we wanted, and he made helpful suggestions when we were unsure or overwhelmed. He definitely knows what he is doing and it really makes a difference! I wasn't stressed at all. The only negative is that the room is a bit small if you are looking to have a wedding closer to the 200 guest count. We only had 130 guests, so it was perfect! Our guests continue to talk about the wedding and how wonderful everything was. I would suggest this venue to anyone!

completely smooth transition to working with Tony Lee, who was fantastic. We, and our guests, were very impressed by the beautiful environment the hotel provided, as well as the amazing food, and their ability to handle so much of the coordination for us. I would very highly recommend!

hat was originally promised us wasn't in writing. However, the hotel staff accomodated us on everything! In the end we got our original coordinator back which we were thrilled about, he is a pro! (Not that the replacement wasn't also) The two wedding coordinators thing caused a couple of bumps but it all worked out very well in the end. The price is worth the reassurance you get. On Wednesday before my wedding I handed everything off to the coordinator and I was able to relax. The staff at the hotel from the valets, the bellmen, the server at breakfast, and everyone on up took care of me and my guests like we were royalty. Everyone at the venue goes above and beyond what is needed. We had a great time and our guests tell us it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Everything promised to us during the original booking of our wedding was given to us/ taken care of. The benefits of having a reception at this hotel are endless. The team surrounding us at our wedding was priceless. These people are true professionals and truly care about the couple and their guests. Everyone at the hotel had our best interest in mind and strived for perfection. Every request no matter how small or large was well taken care of.

wedding. The event coordinator there can be a bit difficult to deal with but he truly came through when it actually mattered. He did a fantastic job and every detail was perfect. He even threw in some free upgrades that we didn't expect but definitely enjoyed. We couldn't image our wedding being any better!

h so that I hired a wedding coordinator for an additional $5 500 to keep an eye on everything - expensive thing to do 5 weeks before my wedding but I was very pleased I did!