Renaissance Center
The Renaissance Center (also known as the GM Renaissance Center and nicknamed
the RenCen) is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in Downtown Detroit,
Michigan.
The first phase consisted of a five tower rosette rising from a common base.
Four 39-story office towers surround the 73-story hotel rising from a
square-shaped podium which includes a shopping center, restaurants, brokerage
firms, and banks.
Two additional 21-story office towers (known as Tower 500 and Tower 600) opened
in 1981.
In 2004, General Motors completed a US$500 million renovation of the Class-A
center as its world headquarters, which it had purchased in 1996.
The renovation included the addition of the five-story Wintergarden atrium,
which provides access to the International Riverfront.
The central tower, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, is the second
tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, and features the largest
rooftop restaurant, Coach Insignia.
Location
Detroit, Michigan
USA
Getting There
The Renaissance Center is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in
downtown Detroit, Michigan, owned by General Motors. It is located on the
Detroit River waterfront and is accessible by various public transportation
options. Here are some ways to get there:
By bus: The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Suburban Mobility
Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) both have bus stops near the
Renaissance Center. You can check their websites for schedules and routes.
By People Mover: The Detroit People Mover, an elevated light rail system, has a
station at the Renaissance Center. It circulates through downtown Detroit and
operates daily.
By car: There are several public parking garages in the area, including some
located within the Renaissance Center itself.
Keep in mind that availability and schedules may vary depending on the day and
time of your visit.
Nearby Airports
This is a list of primary airports in Michigan that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.
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