Renaissance Aruba Nears Completion of Major Renovation

By: - September 26th, 2013

Above: the Renaissance Aruba

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is set to complete a “major” renovation at its Marina Hotel component in November, the property announced.

The hotel is comprised of two properties: the adults-only Marina Hotel and the family-oriented Ocean Suites.

Above: a renovated guestroom

The Marina Hotel renovation, which was led by New York-based Dash Design, covered the resort’s guestrooms, restaurants and the Marina Hotel pool deck.

The property invested more than $35,000 in each of the Marina Hotel’s 297 guestrooms to give what it called a “contemporary residential feel.”

“Our new look is reflective of the overall experience that Renaissance guests are seeking,” said Janien Huistra, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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