Showcasing the 'Ultimate View' Renaissance Hotels Launches R Lounge in Times Square

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance Hotels announces the opening of R Lounge, located within the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel at 2 Times Square. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking panoramic views of Times Square, the new lounge comes as a welcome oasis and stylish escape from the hustle and bustle of Times Square.

To complement the amazing scenery, Renaissance Hotels has partnered with Blue Ribbon Restaurant acclaimed chefs Eric and Bruce Bromberg to create an exclusive customized menu of their famous comfort cuisine. Items such as their northern fried chicken wings, grilled cheese paninis, BBQ pork sliders, and smoked salmon toast will be available at R Lounge in addition to the complete dinner menu at this New York luxury hotel. This "Blue Ribbon Classics" menu will be made available at 19 additional Renaissance hotels in key U.S. cities over the next several months.  

The stunning R Lounge features the latest innovations in design and décor with sleek furnishings in warm, inviting tones. The unique layout offers a variety of places to relax and enjoy specialty cocktails and Blue Ribbon cuisine while observing the crowds below. In addition, R Lounge will host monthly DJ nights featuring the hottest names in the nightlife music scene.  

"Renaissance Hotels prides itself on constantly finding ways to help our hotel guests and local residents discover the best 'hidden gems' of the city, whether that's with new design, or local flavors in food and beverage and specialty cocktails," said Tina Edmundson, senior vice president lifestyle brands and Renaissance operations. "We are thrilled to launch the newly-renovated R Lounge and make Blue Ribbon's classic American cuisine available to our guests and New York residents. Both are classic New York institutions that add to the unique flavor and culture of the historic Times Square area."

About Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel

Rising 26 stories above Times Square, this property has the soul of a boutique hotel with beautifully-crafted Times Square hotel rooms that are steps away from Midtown's famed entertainment, attractions and Fortune 500 headquarters.

For more information on R Lounge or for information on private event booking, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/nycrt or call 212-765-7676.

SOURCE Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel