Eco-friendly Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Offers a Special Travel Package to Reduce Fuel

Boston, Massachusetts- October 3, 2010 – Starting today, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, in partnership with BoltBus, is encouraging travelers to leave gas guzzlers at home and "Bolt to Boston" via BoltBus with an eco-friendly hotel package for riders. Guests who choose this fuel reducing special and travel with BoltBus can book the "Bolt to Boston" package in advance. Eco-friendly extras and savvy savings in Boston, Massachusetts while staying at the Waterfront hotel include:

- Deluxe overnight accommodations
- Complimentary entrée at 606 Congress with purchase of a higher priced entrée OR complimentary in-room bottle of wine, with proof of BoltBus ride
- Use of a pedometer throughout stay
- Complimentary map of Freedom Trail
- Complimentary use of health club with sauna and Jacuzzi to relax and rejuvenate after walking tour

Boston hotel rates start at $199 per night and this eco-friendly travel package is available only from 9/2/2010 – 12/30/2010. Hotel reservations can be made at www.RenaissanceBoston.com by entering this travel package's promotional code YX1, or by calling 1-800-HOTELS1 and asking for the "Bolt to Boston" package. The eco-conscious Boston hotel travel package is based on availability and is not applicable to groups. Taxes and gratuities are not included. Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance. To purchase BoltBus tickets, visit: www.boltbus.com.

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel features 471 guestrooms and 21 suites, a sleek, marine-inspired interior design, as well as full health club facilities and a sparkling lap pool. The hotel is within walking distance to many major attractions, including the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Institute of Contemporary Art and more. It is conveniently located near downtown Boston and Logan International Airport. Executive chef Gregory Griffie, together with the creative direction of acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Schlow, helms 606 Congress, which features modern, American food with regional influences.

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel has over 30 environmentally friendly initiatives in place, ranging from main-switches controlling power in all guest rooms to a complete hotel recycling/composting program and fifth floor green roof.

For hotel information and reservations, please call 1-800-hotels1, or 617.338.4111 or visit www.RenaissanceBoston.com.

RENAISSANCE HOTELS is an upscale brand with more than 140 properties in 28 countries that speaks to passionate travelers in search of authentic local discoveries when traveling for business or leisure. Renaissance Hotels has recently welcomed several new "gems" to its global collection – the ultra-modern Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel, the chic Renaissance New York Hotel 57 in Manhattan and the beautifully restored historic Eden Roc, a Renaissance Beach Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida. These hotels join a rich portfolio defined by distinctive and well-known icons such as the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C., the Blackstone Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, the Shelbourne Dublin Renaissance and the Renaissance Hotel Beijing. To make reservations and for more information about Renaissance Hotels, visit www.renaissancehotels.com. Follow Renaissance on Twitter at twitter.com/RenHotels.

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