ALLENTOWN, Pa.
Greenwood Hospitality Group opened the new Renaissance Hotel, a centerpiece of the Center City Lehigh Valley development in downtown Allentown, Pa.
The seven-story Renaissance Allentown Hotel is located adjacent to the PPL Center, a new 8,500-seat sports and events arena, in the heart of the development.
The historic Dime Bank has been transformed to serve as the hotel lobby and the Renaissance offers 170 full-service guest rooms and suites. It also includes 11,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 4,100-square-foot ballroom that overlooks Center Square. A Club Room and a fully equipped health club are also among the hotel’s amenities.
The Dime, an upscale restaurant and lounge, also sits on the campus and is located above the entrance to PPL Center. The Dime’s unique design features a two-story ceiling, an open kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Center City Lehigh Valley is one of the nation’s largest development projects, aiming to transform downtown Allentown into a regional hub for business and metropolitan living.
In addition to the Renaissance and PPL Center, the project also includes 170 luxury apartments, 650,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
