The Renaissance Hotel is housed in a distinctive, 6-storey, red brick block, which dates from the late 1980s, but was refurbished in 2002. The interior is comfortable and elegant, displaying a traditional style with pleasing modern touches. There’s a spacious lobby lounge and an attractive bar adjoining a conservatory-style seating area. The 227 guestrooms feature light, modern décor. All are clean and well maintained, as are the functional en suite bathrooms. There are various dining options at the hotel. The Brasserie Valentino serves international and regional dishes in a relaxed breakfast, lunch and dinner setting. The Restaurant Raffael, open for lunch and dinner, offers international cuisine served on candle-lit tables with gracious floral centerpieces. Alexander's Bar greets guests for lunch and dinner and offers snacks and cocktails in a comfortable bar setting. During the summer months there’s also a lovely terrace, open for lunch and dinner, featuring an authentic German beer garden.