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Reviews of Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4500 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Our trip was a last minute family emergency so I quickly chose a hotel we had stayed at before even though our last stay was less than great. This time the beds were much better but the rooms at Renaissance are just okay. Uncomfortable furniture and thoughtlessly appointed bathrooms. Bad coffee. Plus the WiFi is terrible unless you spend another $15 for a better connection. Parking is expensive too. Self parking is $43 a night and valet is $48. We were charged for a night of valet parking even though we self parked the entire time we were there. So, make sure you double check your bill when you check out! The other thing that I found less than welcoming was the fact that I couldn’t talk to a real person about our reservation without going through a tedious automated system that took several minutes to finally connect me to a live person. All I wanted to do was confirm our reservation and let them know that we were unavoidably delayed. I had to call twice because I got disconnected and was put through Marriott Bonvoy’s corporate machine both times. When you’ve been traveling, especially because you are dealing with a traumatic family emergency, and your accommodations make tiny things inconvenient… just, no. We won’t choose to stay at The Renaissance again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 23 Apr 2024
Knowing the beauty of our grounds in addition to our warm hospitality made your experience at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel five-star worthy is exciting! Thank you for your wonderful review! Hopefully, your travels bring you back to the area soon to enjoy us again, Maria!

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 23 Apr 2024
Nothing pleases us more than knowing you had a great stay! Thank you and we hope you'll join us for another five-star experience soon, Andrea!

6/10 Okay

Varand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just ok nothing to write home about
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 19 Apr 2024
Varand, thank you for your review and honesty. We are happy you had a satisfactory experience, but we would love to learn how to impress you further in the future. We look forward to winning you over entirely one day soon.

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were kids running down the hallway on the 8th floor banging on doors to wake people up. The bar service was not great on Saturday night. The bartenders served us a drink in a dirty glass and did not seem all too bothered by it. The glass was filthy, and it was odd the bartender did not notice when she poured a rather expensive drink, It was very strange service for that level of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 18 Apr 2024
Sophie, we certainly agree that the experience you described is not typical. We regret you endured disruptions from other guests. Be sure to reach out to us while you are with us in the future should you have any concerns. We would gladly assist to ensure your stay is comfortable and peaceful all around. Thank you for your feedback about the bar. We will be addressing this immediately so that every area of our property reflects the high standards our Brand is known for. Please allow us another opportunity to gain your full confidence.

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 17 Apr 2024
Receiving your five-stars means a lot to us! Thank you and we hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

natalie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you for rating us so highly, Natalie. We enjoyed having you here and look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 9 Apr 2024
Traci, we are happy your experience at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel was enjoyable! Be sure to hurry back for another 10/10 stay!

4/10 Poor

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness
Internet for free doesn't works .They changed from my card twise time almost $50 for 1 day and $48 per parking lot .This hotel present good rpice but then changed for anything and total is different then presentation. I am not satisfied this management strategies.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 31 Mar 2024
Elena, we’re truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you experienced with our Wi-Fi, and for the unexpected charges you encountered. Please know that our incidental fee is merely a hold, and if no additional charges are incurred during your stay, the full amount will be released at check-out. While we strive to price our parking competitively for the Newport Beach area, we also sincerely regret if that charge came as a surprise. We’ll discuss your comments with our team to see how we can better serve our guests, and we hope for another chance to change your impression of us.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 29 Mar 2024
How marvelous to know your time at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel was impressive and perfect all around. Thank for your taking the time to share your positive experience, Matthew. We hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

sanjuana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 27 Mar 2024
We're grateful for your positive feedback! On your next trip to the area, we hope you'll stay with us again so we can strive to exceed your expectations even further.

10/10 Excellent

soyini, Cambria Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay. I did not want to leave. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 25 Mar 2024
We were sad to see you go as well, Soyini! It is wonderful to hear your experience was stellar from start to finish here at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you again so hurry back!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 9 Apr 2024
Your five-star rating means everything to us, thank you! We look forward to welcoming you back, Andrew.

2/10 Terrible

Gurtej

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not that good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 18 Mar 2024
We are extremely disappointed to learn we did not leave a positive impression on you, Gurtej. We would like to hear more from you so that we can continue to enhance our property and hopefully win you over in the future. Thank you.

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby and heated pool. Good lobby design. Don't like the ridiculous price og $43 per night to park there! Plus have to walk a ways by exterior to get into hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 13 Mar 2024
Your compliments regarding our beautiful lobby and leisure amenities are greatly appreciated. However, we regret you were not satisfied with our parking. We will discuss your thoughts with our Management Team as we strive to offer competitive rates and are always assessing and adjusting. Hopefully, you will still choose us in the future, David.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 31 Mar 2024
Earning five stars from you has made our day, Joshua! Thank you and it will be our pleasure to welcome you back.

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lobby was lovely and smelled very clean and fresh. The room less so
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 5 Mar 2024
Knowing our lobby was inviting and ensured a warm and satisfying welcome is exciting, Linda. However, we regret your accommodations fell short. We will speak with housekeeping to make sure your next experience is seamless all around. Thank you for your helpful feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Somayeh, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 4 Mar 2024
It's rewarding to see that you had a great stay! Thank you and we hope you'll join us for another five-star experience soon, Somayeh.

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 21 Mar 2024
We appreciate your high rating. It was a pleasure serving you, and we hope to welcome you back soon, Nathan.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff & convenience to visiting friends & family were the best aspects of the hotel. Especially the friendliness & helpfulness of the staff (Ricardo the valet stands out). When a friend was waiting for me in the lobby, someone even offered her a cold bottle of water! My one suggestion is that the bed in my room (319) needs to be replaced. It has a big divot that ended up causing me back aches. I will be staying here for subsequent stays in SoCal & have already posted that on my (450 member) Facebook page. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 22 Feb 2024
Leslie, your generous compliments and boasting recommendations on social media are truly appreciated. We love that our warm hospitality coupled with our ideal SoCal location ensured the best trip possible. It was a pleasure ensuring a comfortable wait for your friend as well! We certainly will check out that bed though. All of us at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel will be eagerly awaiting your next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was easy and a lot nicer than I expected ! Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 20 Feb 2024
Exceeding your expectations with our stellar service and ensuring a seamless trip overall was a pleasure, Chris. Thank you for taking a moment to let us know how we are doing here at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. All of us hope to warmly welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing, very friendly. Front desk took great care of me at check in, server at breakfast treated me like an old friend and Blake (shuttle driver) took great care when taking me to the airport. GM should be very proud of the team.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 15 Feb 2024
We certainly are, Scott! Our team makes us proud each day and we are thrilled to read their impeccable service shined through during your recent stay. We cannot wait to celebrate them all, especially Blake and our Front Desk Team! It is wonderful to know your mornings started perfectly and we hope we have enticed you to return. We would love to host you again soon here at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel!

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The walls are thin we could here the door slamming from the other rooms and kids running around in the room next to us. The alarm went off on floor/room at 3am and kept going off every 20 mins or so until we called the reception to turn it off. Got very little sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 12 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your recent stay with us. We sincerely apologize for the disturbances you experienced. We understand how crucial a good night's sleep is for our guests, and it's clear we fell short of providing the tranquil and comfortable environment we aim for. Your concerns have been noted and will be addressed with our team to prevent similar situations in the future. We hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a more serene and satisfying experience in the future.

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 7 Feb 2024
Learning that your recent stay didn't entirely meet your expectations is disappointing to us. We're hopeful for the chance to demonstrate our best on your next visit, William.

10/10 Excellent

Kassi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 5 Feb 2024
Kassi, we're thrilled to have exceeded your expectations with our service! Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we can't wait to provide you with more exceptional hospitality during your next visit to the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 5 Feb 2024
Brent, receiving your five-stars means a lot to us! Thank you and we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for your five-stars, Allison. We look forward to your return and hope it's soon!

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located very near John Wayne Airport. The facilities are clean and well maintained. Highly recommended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 29 Jan 2024
Your recommendation is truly appreciated, Neil! We loved offering an ideal location to ease your travels as well as sparkling clean accommodations to ensure the utmost comfort. We hope your travels bring you back to Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel soon!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Babette Rielly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was frustrated that parking costs so much there, but otherwise was very happy with my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotelmgmt on 27 Jan 2024
Mary, we're pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us! However, we apologize for any inconvenience you experienced regarding our parking fee. We aim to provide competitive rates for the Newport Beach area, but we understand your concern. We hope you will choose to stay with us again in the future so we can work to exceed your expectations in every way. Until then, safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay for my purposes. Friendly staff and clean rooms, great amenities and a good restaurant. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you, Aaron! It was an absolute pleasure welcoming you to Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel and providing the warmest hospitality and beautiful accommodations! We are thrilled your dining experience at Current Coastal Cuisine further enhanced your expereince and cannot wait to convey your compliments to the team. Whenever you are in the area be sure to visit!

2/10 Terrible

Geoff

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 25 Jan 2024
Our apologies if your visit wasn't as expected. We eagerly await a future opportunity to make your next stay more enjoyable, Geoff.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the airport! Great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 23 Jan 2024
Jocelin, it was a joy welcoming you and providing a seamless travel experience. We love that our location served you perfectly and ensured the utmost convenience. We are also happy to hear the team left a positive impression with their impeccable service here at Renaissance Newport Beach. We hope you will think of us the next time you are in the area!

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 2 Feb 2024
We appreciate your high rating. It was a pleasure serving you, and we hope to welcome you back soon, David!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my STAY!
It was wonderful. I was there on business and the meeting was actually at the hotel. Everything was superb! The days were long and the hotel beautiful, the amenities were exceptional. The workout room, the lounge and tv area. The snack store. The beds were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 11 Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience, Michelle. It's truly rewarding to hear that your business stay with us was wonderful and that you found everything superb, from our amenities to the comfort of our beds. We're delighted that the workout room, lounge, TV area, and snack store all contributed positively to your long days, offering relaxation and convenience. Knowing that guests like you enjoy their stay to the fullest is what motivates us to maintain high standards in everything we do. We look forward to welcoming you back, whether for business or leisure, and providing another exceptional experience.

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 26 Jan 2024
We're overjoyed to receive your five-star rating! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's heartening to know we've succeeded. Thank you for staying with us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience, Lucia!

10/10 Excellent

Pamyla

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from HotelMgmt on 8 Jan 2024
We are honored to receive your compliments, Pamyla, and greatly appreciate you taking a moment to review your experience at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. We would love to host you again and ensure another perfect stay!

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotelmgmt on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you, Valerie, for taking a moment to share your positive score! We hope you plan to join us on your next visit to the area, so we have a chance to further impress.

8/10 Good

Chau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 8 Jan 2024
What a wonderful compliment, Chau! Thank you kindly from all of us at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. We hope you will return to enjoy us again!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotelmgmt on 30 Dec 2023
Thank you for your perfect rating, Kenneth! We're thrilled to know that your experience with us was exceptional. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to your next visit!

6/10 Okay

Gigi Coello

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was very uncomfortable. So were the pillows so I had a terrible night's sleep. Otherwise, it's a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 29 Dec 2023
Gigi, we are sorry to hear about your discomfort with the bed and pillows, and we appreciate your feedback for improvement. We are glad you found our hotel nice overall and hope to welcome you back for a more comfortable and restful experience in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we've stayed at this property. It's our a go to hotel at the Newport Beach area. Parking is a bit expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 28 Dec 2023
We love welcoming returning guests back to the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, Jonas! Thank you for scoring us so highly. You will find our parking rates comparable to similar lots in the area, but we regret if the charge took you by surprise. Please make plans to visit us again soon!

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotelmgmt on 26 Dec 2023
What a terrific review, Mohammad! Thank you! Be sure to choose Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel for another beautiful stay soon!

8/10 Good

Sepideh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Response from HotelMgmt on 20 Dec 2023
Your high rating made us smile and we look forward to welcoming you back through our doors should your travels return you to our area!

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the hotel lobby and rooms and check-in customer service. Really did not like the $41 overnight parking charge. Super expensive and egregious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 18 Dec 2023
Don, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you liked our lobby, rooms, and the customer service at check-in. However, we understand your concern regarding the overnight parking charge. We strive to maintain competitive pricing while offering the best possible service and amenities. Your input is invaluable to us as we continuously evaluate our pricing structure to ensure it aligns with our guests' expectations and needs. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!
Great staff very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were very nice and clean.. the whole atmosphere was great..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 20 Dec 2023
We love that our warm and welcoming ambiance won you over and that our team ensured impeccable service throughout your time at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. Thank you, Jason! We hope you can revisit soon!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotelmgmt on 17 Dec 2023
It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we're thrilled you found your stay deserving of a five-star rating. Please revisit soon, Elizabeth!

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Queen Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy access from MacArthur and Birch. Never had to wait for an elevator. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 12 Dec 2023
Michael, we enjoyed learning about your stay with us at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel! We are glad our location served you well and that your experience was seamless from start to finish. We would love to warmly welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, Yucca Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is very well-maintained with an inviting decor. The staff members are very friendly and professional, from the valet staff to the people at the front desk. The level of customer service is excellent. The room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. We will stay here again; keep up the excellent job!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotelmgmt on 12 Dec 2023
Impressing you the moment you arrived with our gorgeous grounds and beautiful lobby was a joy, Belinda. Thanks for the compliments! We are even more pleased to read the team's warm welcome and service throughout your stay left a lasting impression. We cannot wait to convey your kind words to everyone here at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel! It is an honor to hear you will return and we hope it can be soon! See you then!

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from HotelMgmt on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you for visiting, we hope to welcome you back to improve your experience, Charles.

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotelmgmt on 5 Dec 2023
It was a pleasure to serve as your home-away-from-home, Michelle, and we thank you for taking a moment to share your perfect score. We hope our hotel will be one you return to should your travels ever bring you back to the area.