Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel vs Marriott Vacation Club Grand Chateau: Comprehensive Hotel Comparison
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
Marriott Vacation Club Grand Chateau
Location & Accessibility
Renaissance Las Vegas scores exceptionally well for business travelers with its direct connection to the Las Vegas Convention Center via covered walkway. Situated just one block east of the Strip, it offers convenient access while maintaining relative tranquility. Marriott Vacation Club Grand Chateau occupies a prime Strip-adjacent location on Harmon Avenue, providing easier walking access to central Strip attractions like Planet Hollywood and Cosmopolitan, though it requires crossing busy streets.
Winner: Renaissance Las Vegas for business travelers; Grand Chateau for tourists seeking central Strip proximity
Room Quality & Amenities
Renaissance features 548 sophisticated rooms with plush bedding, modern furnishings, and recently renovated bathrooms. Standard rooms average 400 sq ft with work desks and luxury toiletries. Grand Chateau offers exclusively suite accommodations ranging from 720-1,580 sq ft, all featuring full kitchens, separate living areas, and washers/dryers. The villa-style accommodations provide significantly more space and home-like amenities.
Winner: Marriott Vacation Club Grand Chateau
Hotel Facilities
Renaissance boasts a resort-style pool with cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center, and 50,000 sq ft of meeting space. The property features multiple dining options including an American grill and lobby bar. Grand Chateau offers three outdoor pools (including children's pool), hot tubs, fitness center, game room, and barbecue areas. While it has fewer restaurants on-site, the full kitchens in suites compensate for this.
Winner: Marriott Vacation Club Grand Chateau for recreational facilities; Renaissance for business facilities
Dining Options
Renaissance features ENVY Steakhouse, a premium dining establishment, along with a casual restaurant and 24-hour room service. The hotel's location provides numerous nearby dining options within walking distance. Grand Chateau has more limited on-site dining with primarily casual options, though the full kitchens allow for self-catering, and the location offers exceptional nearby restaurant access.
Winner: Renaissance Las Vegas
Value Proposition
Renaissance offers competitive rates averaging $150-250/night, providing excellent value for business travelers and convention attendees. Grand Chateau typically commands $250-400/night but delivers superior value for families and extended stays through suite accommodations with kitchen facilities, potentially reducing dining costs.
Winner: Split (Renaissance for business, Grand Chateau for families)
Service Quality
Both properties maintain Marriott's service standards. Renaissance provides traditional hotel services including concierge, bell services, and daily housekeeping. Grand Chateau offers timeshare-style service with more limited front desk hours but maintains high cleanliness standards and responsive maintenance.
Winner: Tie (Both score 8/10 for service)