The Baronette Renaissance Hotel

d to us and our guests. It was a cleanly, decently fancy hotel that met our guests' needs.

ar and Jamal was brought on. Can I just say as a type A very anxious bride, Jamal brought me a sense of calm and was very accommodating. I cannot thank him enough for the the flexibility and professionalism! It was SO worth it to have our wedding here!

ob accommodating our many out of town guests and family members. The Baronette has a wonderful, homey feel that not all hotels offer.

did not advocate for their couples as much as many other venues did. Because of COVID restrictions last year, I ended up moving my reception date to June of 2021. However, the staff was very hesitant to allow 2020 couples to postpone last year. Back in April 2020, I discussed my concerns with not being able to have a large event in July. However, the staff's answer at the time was, "The Governor only has the stay at home order in place through the end of May. There isn't any indication that your event cannot happen in July." At the time, they were expecting me to host my event as planned and pay full price even if there was a guest limit due to the state's restrictions. I explained it was not fair to me that I would still be expected to pay for 150 guests even if I wasn't allowed to have that many, and I explained how no one wants to go through and uninvite guests. So I asked if I could postpone my date to sometime in 2021. Their answer was that if I did, I would have to sign a new contract and pay full price and would still be responsible for the 2020 event fees as well. They didn't understand my concerns of hosting a large event in a pandemic (and also not understanding that it wasn't likely any place could go from being completely closed down to hosting an event of 100+ people in a month's time). It wasn't until mid-May when the governor extended the stay at home order thru mid-June 2020 that they allowed their couples to postpone their dates without having to pay for 2 events. So after I secured a new date, I was hopeful for better luck in 2021. Unfortunately, there were still a lot of restrictions. I don't blame the Baronette for what was going on, but I was disappointed the staff wasn't doing more to come up with alternatives for their couples. When I reached out to them in October and November to ask about suggestions for how to modify my event in case restrictions were still in place, their answer was, "We have to see what the governor says." In other words, they just wanted to assume that things would be better by the time my event got closer. But you can't assume that with something like a wedding reception since many details have to be made in advance. I get it that everything depends on the state's rules, but I was disappointed they weren't actively trying to come up with solutions for their couples to have a safe, modified event. Friends of mine getting married in 2021 told me how staff members at their venues were already coming up with alternatives for the 2021 wedding season last fall in case restrictions were still in place, such as having a tent outside or offering to bring their catering staff to an offsite outdoor location. Back in December, I inquired about having a tent outside in the parking lot, and someone at the Baronette reached out to one tent rental company. However, I was expected to cover the entire cost, and it was not in my price range. I ended up canceling my June event back in March since indoor events were still limited to 15 people with no indication of when this would change. I'm grateful the Baronette staff respected my decision. Many restrictions were just lifted, but I still recommend 2022 couples look at places that offer indoor and outdoor accommodations in case restrictions are implemented again. Good luck.

a pleasure to work with, as was Alex and Ferris.

ing from Washington DC, and Lynsie was so incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. Amazingly professional and sincere service from the entire team - not to mention, our banquet lead Kasey (I'm SO hoping I spelled her name right) was there at our last meeting and also stopped into our rehearsal dinner to check in. Lupe also made sure my husband and I ate, and always had the right drink. Everyone handled our (rowdy) crowd so professionally and courteously, and we were surprised by a wonderful gift from the events crew when we got up to our suite at the end of the night. We are still getting compliments from guests about the incredible service and delicious food. I couldn't recommend these wonderful people more! Such a great experience, and Lynsie made everything so easy for myself as a bride - long distance or otherwise. I legit could NOT be happier!

rate for our guests to be able to stay at the hotel. Having our ceremony and reception all at one locations was super convenient, especially since there was a little snow. The service we received before, during and after our wedding was excellent. Lynsie, the wedding coordinator, made sure all our questions were answered and that everything was planned to a T. Kacy, the catering supervisor, was there the day of our wedding to make sure everything was coordinated and executed perfectly. She truly went above and beyond to make us feel special and she made sure everything was taken care of on our wedding day. On top of the excellent service by all the Baronette staff, the rooms were clean and up to date, the food/drinks were amazing and the overall feel of our wedding was elegant and classy - just like we wanted. I would recommend the Baronette to any bride! Our wedding was truly a dream come true.

be perfectly honest, I wish I could have a do-over of the day, but at a different venue. Working with Courtney was pretty much a breeze. Her level of communication was good (responded relatively quickly to emails, answered calls/returned calls in a timely fashion, usually had a good attitude/demeanor, etc.), and if there was a problem, she always responded in a proactive vs reactive fashion. The problem came in one I had to have unexpected surgery in April. I'm a breast cancer survivor, and at that time, I was barely a year into my survivorship, and anyone who has been down this road, knows that it's not over just because you've gotten the "cancer free" clearance. Because this survey was so unexpected, it completely gut punched our finances, putting a strain on EVERYTHING. My mom stepped in to help, and in doing so, she reached out to Courtney to let her know what was going on. Courtney alerted the general manager, Jeff Reick, to the situation. I firmly believe that she did so, not only because of what I'm sure was company protocol, but to figure out what can be done to keep things moving forward. THIS was when working with The Baronette became one of the biggest headaches of my life. Jeff made of abundantly clear that he didn't care about what I was going through (I have this in writing), that he wasn't going to make things easier for me with the payments, and if I didn't pay on HIS terms, he was more than happy to cancel my event. From April to July (because we heard absolutely nothing from him after paying the venue OFF, which told me he got immense pleasure in being a complete and utter [insert colorful descriptor here] to us), our dealings with The Baronette were no longer exciting, as they were before, but had become a source for raised blood pressure and migraines. By the time our wedding weekend came around, I was more looking forward to it being over and never having to have any communications with the venue ever again (which is why I waited so long before leaving this review). It completely changed how I felt about one of the most important days of my life? If I had to do it all over again, I would've gone with a different venue. Oh, this is also on top of my husband and I not receiving to go plates of our dinner like I'd asked, and the extremely awkward placement of the entrance, being juxtaposed to the aisle (per the venue's planning), which made our aisle walk very.....well, awkward. Needless to say, I was mildly dissatisfied with my wedding day, and it has been bothering me for months.

sts and every single one of them felt welcomed and personally helped with all of their needs. We didn't have to do a thing during our wedding weekend - Lynsie had absolutely everything covered perfectly and was extremely helpful both before and during the weekend. Every single question we had was answered and every single request we had was honored above and beyond. And brunch was out of this world!

tor to even the manager, who we were simply strangers to. The time and attention put forth by the staff during the planning process was endless. A million questions could be asked and they never wavered. They were always timely on answering emails and never missed a detail. The day of our wedding, we ran into a decoration disaster, and the hotel saved us just hours before our ceremony! I will never forget that. The set up came out exactly how I pictured it too. It was a wonderful experience and I would do my wedding day over in a heartbeat! Highly recommend this hotel for any wedding!

ved how close everything was together. My husband and I had our ceremony outside and the reception indoors. I greatly appreciated the timely set-up and "quiet" removal of ceremony chairs to place them in the reception area. The day of ran quiet smoothly. The staff was wonderful and polite and very organized. My only issue is that our previous coordinator had moved on to pursue another job and our new coordinator caused us a great deal of stress. We ended up confused and way over our original budget. It felt like we had to re-plan the whole wedding again. On top of that communication was poor. Two weeks prior to the wedding we were still working things out and I could not get in touch with our coordinator. We had to call managers etc. to get a-hold of her. Majority of things were left unclear and we got a hefty price to pay for it too. If we would have known that this was going to occur we would have went with another venue.

n of a luxury, beautiful hotel that Hotel Baronette has built was completely true. We worked with Courtney, who was there to help us every step of the way. She answered our never-ending list of questions and small requests immediately. She was so accommodating to us and really went above and beyond for our special day. We could not recommend working with her more! Our wedding ended about a month ago and we are STILL hearing from our guests about the BEAUTIFUL ballroom, hotel rooms, and of course, the food. Making the decision to choose Hotel Baronette for our reception was our best decision throughout our wedding process and we could not possibly have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Courtney and Hotel Baronette! You made our wedding one to remember forever!

t if our date was available, we were in the best hands possible. We ended up hosting almost every part of our weekend at the venue from the final days preparations (which felt more like a mini-pre-wedding vacation) through the send off brunch the day after. Every part of planning and execution was nothing short of impeccable. The staff was top notch in every department, from event planning, to catering, to the banquet servers and bartenders. They made sure every detail was attended to, and made our wedding weekend everything we could have dreamed of and more. Every need and want was met, or a creative option was offered, and often they were meeting needs and wants in advance of us even thinking of it. Everyone was warm, welcoming and professional. It was like we hired a very capable team of friends and family once the by the time the weekend was underway. The vast majority of our guests stayed at the hotel, and we only heard over the top compliments for the accommodations from everyone. The guest rooms are high quality, up to date, and modern yet homey. The suites were exactly what we needed to have both a groom and bride space to get ready, as well as gather with friends and family. The bridal suite also made for the perfect wedding night to soak in the joy and love of the day together as Mr. & Mrs. We ate practically every meal in the onsite restaurant, Toasted Oak, and the in room food service for day of meals was perfect. They even put together a breakfast to go for the bridal party since we were getting our hair done off site. We were able to join our early arrival guests in the lobby, which is more like a big cozy family room, after rehearsal dinner to visit and spend time before the bustle of the big day, and enjoy some of the vast selection of wines that Toasted Oak offers. We still have wedding guests raving about the food at our wedding reception, and we were even able to create a custom salad to start off the meal. The venue even made our wedding cake, and it was above and beyond (as was everything) as well as cost effective. We even made a change the week of the wedding, and it was effortless. The design was beautiful and exactly what we wanted, all built from the most delicious cake. I’ve even had a couple of friends try to replicate it for family birthdays, since they said it was “some of the best cake they’ve ever had”. The hotel feels more like a home away from home, and was perfect for us since we love to host get-togethers at our home. It was easy to transition that level of hospitality to our guests for the weekend, since the space and staff are so warm and welcoming. The versatility of the space and flexibility and creativity of staff made it so our day felt like an extension of us as a couple. The love of the day came through in every way. This team and the venue are impeccable. We truly feel that it is rare to find this level of excellence balanced with such a professional and personable staff. We will definitely be back to visit, and plan to celebrate anniversaries and milestones to come. Thank you Renaissance Baronette from the bottom of our hearts! We wouldn't have kicked off our married life with anyone but you!

en arms, and created an incredible atmosphere for our special day! Being an LGBT couple, we knew we wanted a safe space and lovely to celebrate and we could not have been more pleased! Courtney and her staff and all of our vendors were absolutely incredible. The food was OUTSTANDING! Literally every guest I spoke to told me ours was the best wedding they've ever attended. Seriously. Most people came up to us and shared how much they loved the food. Most people "like" wedding food, but this was 5 star, all the way. If you're in the market for an amazing venue, caring staff, and the best bang for your buck, go with Baronette! Best decision we've ever made...besides marrying each other ;)

ugh out the entire process. The food and staff was wonderful. I have nothing but good things to say. They truly made it the most perfect day!!

ld of the coordinator for any concern or question we had. The perks we got for the amount we spent (including 2 free nights in the bridal suite, upgraded bar package, and a late night snack) were better than any other venue we researched. Courtney was extremely organized and everything went so smoothly on the day of our wedding. The wait staff were polite and went above and beyond for my husband and I, they even had hors d'ouerves waiting for us when we arrived from the ceremony which was much appreciated. The dinner was delicious and perfectly cooked which is difficult to do when preparing meals for large events. I continue to receive compliments from my wedding guests about how wonderful the venue was.

sed with our Social Catering Sales Manager, Courtney!! She was amazing and and helped with each and every last accommodation. We had our ceremony, happy hour, and reception all at the hotel. She responded to emails quickly, answered every question we had, and thought of things we didn't! Communication was great and she worked well with both of our parents who were also in contact with her. Thank you for the best night of our lives!!

super knowledgeable, calm and helpful. She replies to emails in a timely manner and if she doesn't have an answer right away, she will get you one. When we initially booked our wedding, Katelyn was our contact person and after she left, Courtney took over. I felt a little nervous because I had really liked Katelyn and had already been communicating with her. Courtney totally made me feel at ease and the transition to her taking over was seamless. I can not say enough great things about Courtney. I am confident that our wedding will be great! I have to give another review after our wedding this past weekend. The Baronette Renaissance Hotel is top notch. The entire staff is amazing - all levels, all departments. We received the absolute best treatment. Our food was amazing, the service was outstanding, I truly cannot say enough great things about this place. THANKS SO MUCH!

ir work. The food was delicious, the wait staff was delightful, and the behind the scenes crew took care of us. It was so nice to have the hotel right upstairs to avoid shuttles. There were dedicated staff taking care of us (bride and groom), and our families. They were able to accommodate some specialty things we wanted. It was a stunning, modern venue!

stions :). We were supposed to get a junior suite the night of our wedding, but they only had a presidential to view so they're giving us that one at no extra charge! I can't WAIT to have my wedding here! They'll help you with every tiny detail and they don't overcharge/nickel and dime you for every tiny detail!

asted Oak. The venue has great incentives including double Marriott points! As a maid of honor in the hospitality industry I was very impressed with the Baronette.

the night before the wedding. This made the morning of my wedding super easy, convenient, and relaxing for getting ready. The suites were beautiful and the bridal party enjoyed spending time in the rooms and getting ready there. The courtyard outside was a beautiful place for our first look! Our guests still rave about how amazing cocktail hour was from the food, drinks, and the indoor and beautiful outdoor patio space. During this time, the staff brought up appetizers and drinks to the bridal party while we hung out in the bridal suite. The staff pulled my husband and I aside during this time as well to sneak us into the reception room before anyone else saw it. This was such a special moment! We got to see the whole room done up with lights, cake, tables, etc. Our reception was amazing! Food, drinks, and the staff were all fantastic. The space was amazing! The dance floor was big and packed all night and guests loved being able to step outside to the patio for air and smoking cigars which is located conveniently a few feet from the reception hall! When the reception hall ended at midnight, the party could continue outside or in the lobby for those who wanted to stay up and hang out. It was soooo nice to be able to walk right to a hotel room whenever you wanted to go to bed at the end of the night. I loved my wedding at the Baronette! If you have your wedding there, you will not be disappointed!

tour and the facilities and hotel rooms are so beautifully done!!! Makes you feel super glamourous in the ballroom and the rooms are so fresh and newly decorated very trendy modern feel! I’d recommend them to anyone who’s looking for an event/wedding location and can not wait for our big day!

lue for the price. I highly recommend checking out this hidden gem in Novi. I cannot wait to continue with the planning process and post again soon!

d, the food was delicious and there were plenty of places to take nice pictures. The rooms were really nice and the staff was absolutely amazing. They waited on us hand and foot. This hotel was super accommodating with late checkouts and early check-ins. That went a very long way in my book. I would highly recommend this venue to any bride.

at suggestions and was so warm and welcoming. Our guest have shared with us how amazing the food was, some saying best wedding played dinner they’ve ever had! We had an amazing live band and the space was perfect for the music and party! The lines were never long at the two bars on the back of the ballroom and cocktail hour was a hit! Everyone had their share of hors d’oeuvres and drinks while listening to the jazz band flowing from prefunction space to the patio outside! The hotel was the perfect place for the start of our happily ever after!

quests and far exceeded our already high expectations. We were given top tier treatment from day 1. I can't explain the service we received from the hotel in any other way except perfection. I would highly recommend this to any bride looking for an all inclusive venue that will treat you like royalty. The food was hot and delicious (we had the dijon chicken and salmon duet), and the drinks were strong(signature cocktails, champagne toast, and a full top shelf open bar all included in our package), and the rooms were recently renovated (clean, roomy, and ready in a timely manner). Total 5 star place!

They definitely make you feel taken care of. You get a day-of coordinator that will help you with whatever comes up. Ours was Mikayla and she was the best! They even moved our bags between rooms for us while we were at the church! The guests couldn't have been happier with the food and accommodations. There were some minor hiccups the day of, but that will happen with every wedding and the staff worked so hard to make the day special and keep me and my husband out of any problems! I couldn't recommend this location more!

te changes and answer any questions I had. Being able to just walk upstairs at the end of an extremely long day is also a huge bonus! If you are looking for an elegant and sophisticated wedding while still staying within a budget I highly recommend! The room was a perfect size for our wedding which was around 170 people. They filled the room but there was plenty of space to move around and enjoy. Their food service is also amazing. We had salmon and chicken duet plate and all of my guests loved it! There is also a bunch of great spots to take photos at the venue.

ichaela, was constantly checking in to make sure myself, my husband, & our parents were satisfied. Our guests all had a wonderful time & continuously complimented on the beauty of the reception space & the incredible customer service. My groom & I had our own 2 servers for the entire night that were awesome & accommodating to our every request. I would recommended anyone who wants to have an unforgettable, beautiful wedding- checks out this hotel & banquet center. THANK YOU for everything!

imentary service for us. Overall great experience!

We had our ceremony and reception at the hotel and were so pleased! The best part is, there is only one ballroom, so you are the only party there. Jessica and all the special event team members were so helpful in the planning process and were always available to answer questions when they came up. The food is AMAZING. Our guests still talk about how amazing our food and cake were (almost 3 months later).

ail the staff at the Baronette truly took care of us and created our perfect day. We would highly recommend having your wedding here, both the ceremony and reception were everything we could have asked for!

ith. She is so responsive. The staff and service were also amazing. They really made sure our day was special. They catered to all our needs and there was one hiccup during the night, but they took care of it. It is a slightly more expensive place to have a wedding, but worth every penny. The hotel lobby and gardens are excellent for pictures and the cocktail hour was fantastic. Our guests had such a great time!

and I got rave reviews from my guests. We got married on a Friday night in the fall, so obviously outdoor photos were not possible due to it being dark out. Not to worry- their beautiful lobby and décor made for some fantastic photos. The hotel staff was so helpful throughout our entire night. Everything went smoothly due to their help. I highly recommend the Renaissance Baronette.

lessly. If there were any issues, I never heard about them! They made my "show" cake as well, and I'm so pleased I decided to take them up on that offer. Very light, and with some creative filling options. I so look forward to eating another piece on our first anniversary.

ing was beautiful, top quality, and focused on making sure the day was perfect for me. I would recommend the hotel Renaissance to anyone looking for a fabulous wedding venue!

uestions and changes we had. She will go above and beyond to make sure your day has everything you want, like an ice cream sundae bar and grilled cheese and homemade chips for a late night snack! The day of staff was also incredible, the room looked great, food tasted amazing, and drinks were not small! I couldn't recommend them enough!

nd, the staff at RB was kind, helpful, accommodating, etc. I can't recommend it enough. I'd like to specifically thank Khukon, Lupe, Hannah, Ferris and Mechaela! This team was wonderful and so so helpful! We will definitely be back! Thank you again!!

st another review as things progress!

l, too. The outdoor space was nice to have too, since the weather was holding up.