Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel Receives Highest Honor From Local Chamber of Commerce

ISELIN, NJ--(Marketwire - Dec 13, 2011) - The Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel has been named the 2011 Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Woodbridge hotel was selected for the Chamber's highest honor based on exemplary leadership and investment in the local economy. In addition, the hotel located near Rahway, NJ, received the award due to its contributions and outstanding service to the Chamber and community at large.

Receiving the Corporate Citizen of the Year award was an incredible honor for the entire hotel staff. Robert Weeks, General Manager, accepted the award at the Chamber's 47^th Annual Chairman's Awards Dinner on behalf of the hotel near Kenilworth, NJ. The dinner was attended by several hundred members of the Woodbridge business community on October 19, 2011.

The Renaissance is among top hotels near Rutgers University and has been involved in numerous projects that have helped the local community, as well as people globally. The hotel supports numerous charities and hosts many meetings and gatherings. During a recent leadership conference, the hotel proudly coordinated five community projects, which included Hands of Hope for the Community, Maple Tree Manor, the New Jersey Association for Correction, the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, and Camp Kiddie Keep Well. The projects ranged from sorting clothes to painting and renovating, to name a few.

The hotel has also participated in a program run by Clean the World, a not-for-profit organization aimed at reducing hygiene-related deaths. The program will benefit local and international communities and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. To assist, the Renaissance hotel will provide more than one million bars of recycled soap and 500,000 bottles of recycled shampoo, gels, and lotions in an effort to help fight the spread of preventable diseases.

These are just a few examples of ways the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel is actively involved to help local and global communities. In addition, the Edison hotel is active on both the Board of the Woodbridge and the Edison Chamber and is a proud sponsor of the Woodbridge Music on Main programming.

For more information or to make reservations, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrwd-renaissance-woodbridge-hotel/ or call 1-732-634-3600.

About the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
Along with an ideal location near Rahway, Metropark, Rutgers, and Edison, NJ, the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel takes great pride in offering exemplary service and first-rate amenities. The hotel is at the crossroads of Rt. 1 & 9 -- just 15 minutes south of Newark Liberty Int'l Airport (EWR) and less than one mile from Metropark Train Station.

At the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, guests will find a place where simple delights become memorable moments. This distinctive Edison hotel features 311 newly renovated guestrooms, including 42 suites and a complete upgrade to more than 25,000 sq. ft. of flexible Central NJ meeting facilities. Guests will also find OLIO Lounge, whey they can enjoy music, cocktails and appetizers while catching up with family, friends or colleagues.

Centrally located near corporate offices and tourist attractions, the hotel's accommodations provide a sophisticated retreat for families and business travelers. Marriott's Plug-In Room Panels and 37-inch LCD HDTVs allow guests simultaneous connectivity to laptops, iPods, & DVD players. Perfect for a weekend getaway or a corporate meeting, this hotel in Edison, NJ is near two major shopping centers: Woodbridge Center Mall and Menlo Park Mall.

About Renaissance Hotels
Renaissance Hotels is an upscale brand with more than 150 properties in 34 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 historic 5-star St Pancras Renaissance in London, the exotic Renaissance Sanya Resort and Spa in burgeoning China, the urban boutique Renaissance Atlanta Midtown and the sexy Renaissance Sao Paulo. These hotels join a rich portfolio defined by distinctive and well-known icons such as the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C., the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort & Spa, and the Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel.