Renaissance Hotel completes renovation

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Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel recently completed major renovations to its lobby, meeting rooms, fitness center and guest rooms, according to a press release. Inspired by Atlanta’s history of rejecting traditional Southern norms, the revamped spaces are sophisticated and unique, paying homage to Midtown’s thriving tech boom and vibrant art scene.

Studio 11 Design created and executed a one-of-a-kind concept fusing art with cutting-edge technology. The design team coupled unexpected throwback art pieces with surprising tech elements to create a sophisticated, edgy and bold aesthetic. The use of concrete materials and neutral colors, a nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past, is juxtaposed by elements of whimsy: repurposed cassette tapes and floppy disks in bold colors.

Fulfilling the need for an enlivened arrival experience and social gathering space, the new lobby creates a seamless transition between the check-in area and the restaurant. The open space is now inclusive of Community Smith restaurant, creating an all-encompassing space for visitors to gather, socialize and dine.

The new spaces have an ultramodern feel that is enhanced by the use of tech-themed artwork and sculptures, as well as brightly-colored, custom-woven carpet. Vintage finds and re-sourced materials adorn the spaces in unanticipated ways. The fitness center has been redesigned with stateof-the-art equipment including two Peloton bikes. The hotel’s 15,000 square feet of meeting space are updated as well, cementing Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel’s re-emergence as one of Midtown’s most beautiful hotels.

Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel is managed by Denver-based Sage Hospitality and is owned by Carey Watermark Investors 2 Incorporated. Calling amateur photographers! Have you taken a great picture that you’d like to share with the world? One with action, great lighting and/or interesting subjects? E-mail it to communitynews@ajc.com. Please no selfies, for-profit promotional pics, group shots or anything you wouldn’t want your grandma to see.