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Vol. I · Venues · Baton Rouge, LA

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel

A 12-story Marriott Renaissance in Baton Rouge's Bluebonnet corporate corridor with a 7,488 sq ft Bourbeau Grand Ballroom.

Marriott Bonvoy Renaissance hotel in south Baton Rouge's Bluebonnet corporate corridor. 256 guest rooms across 12 stories, 12,685 sq ft of meeting space across 9 to 13 rooms, a 7,488 sq ft Bourbeau Grand Ballroom (800 theater / 500 banquet), and Tallulah indigenous-Louisiana restaurant. Opened October 2011.

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Maximum capacity: 800 attendees in the largest configuration.

At a glance

Max capacity
800
Bookable spaces
9
Total event square feet
17,827
Last renovation
Not yet sourced
Nearest airport
BTR · Regional
Hotel brand affiliation
Renaissance Hotels (Marriott Bonvoy); developed by Wampold Companies; managed by Davidson Hotels & Resorts

/ capacities

Capacities by configuration

Bourbeau Grand Ballroom7,488 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater800
Reception standing600
Banquet rounds500
Classroom450

Salon II2,448 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater266
Banquet rounds170
Classroom150

Salon I2,448 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater266
Banquet rounds170
Classroom150

Salon III1,225 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater110
Banquet rounds80
Classroom50
U-shape36

Salon IV1,225 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater110
Banquet rounds80
Classroom50
U-shape36

Bienvenue1,015 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater100
Banquet rounds60
Classroom60
U-shape32

Des Glaises667 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater60
Banquet rounds50
Classroom36

Bistineau667 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Theater60
Banquet rounds50
Classroom36

Des Cannes644 sq ft

ConfigurationMaximum
Banquet rounds50
Theater50
Classroom36

/ technology

Technology

Built-in AV
Standard Marriott Convention Services audio-visual program. Encore (formerly PSAV) typically the preferred partner. Specific projector lumens, screen sizes, microphone counts, and AV staff inclusion not published.

Confidence: Specifications gated; request a proposal

/ amenities

Facilities and amenities

Catering
In-house catering; On-site catering integrated with Marriott Convention Services; Tallulah indigenous-Louisiana cuisine restaurant with Executive Chef Andy Papson supports private events.
Kitchen tier
Full prep kitchen
Bar service
Available; Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar on lobby level; bar service across event spaces.
Accessibility
ADA compliance per Marriott brand standard; specific ADA room count and hearing-loop coverage to be confirmed.
Sustainability
Marriott brand-level sustainability programs (Serve 360); property-specific certifications to confirm.

/ staff

Staff and service

Dedicated event manager
Yes
AV staff on call
Yes
Notes
Standard Marriott Convention Services program through Davidson Hotels & Resorts management. Day-of staffing ratios, banquet-captain count, and language coverage to be confirmed.

/ lodging

Where to stay

Marriott Bonvoy

  • Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel (host)
    On-property; 12-story tower; 63 luxury suites and 28 Concierge Club Level rooms.
    0 min walk · 256 rms

/ dining

Where to eat

  • Tallulah
    Casual upscale Louisiana cuisine; house-crafted indigenous flavors; "Crafted Food and Wine Bar" branding · Lobby-level. Executive Chef Andy Papson. Private dining capacity to confirm.
    0 min

/ getting there

Getting there

Nearest airport
BTR · Regional

Renaissance Baton Rouge sits in south Baton Rouge's Bluebonnet corporate corridor at 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard, near the Mall of Louisiana and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The hotel is 15.4 miles from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), a regional facility with scheduled American, Delta, and United service. Larger gateway: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) at approximately 80 miles southeast (domestic hub). Property is car-dependent; rideshare and corporate-corridor access standard.

/ setting

Setting and surroundings

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel is a 12-story, 256-room Marriott Bonvoy Renaissance property at 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard in south Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The hotel opened October 10, 2011 as a Wampold Companies (Baton Rouge-based) development under management by Davidson Hotels & Resorts (Memphis-based). The 206,000 sq ft tower sits in the Bluebonnet corporate corridor, near the Mall of Louisiana and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The function inventory totals 12,685 square feet of meeting space (Cvent) or 13,000 sq ft (venue marketing rounded) across 9 to 13 rooms. The largest space is the Bourbeau Grand Ballroom at 7,488 sq ft (7,500 sq ft per venue marketing), configurable for 800 theater, 500 banquet, 450 classroom, and 600 reception standing. Other meeting rooms include Salon I and Salon II (each 2,448 sq ft, 266 theater, 170 banquet, 150 classroom), Salon III and Salon IV (each 1,225 sq ft, 110 theater, 80 banquet), Bienvenue (1,015 sq ft, 100 theater), Bistineau and Des Glaises (each 667 sq ft, 60 theater), and Des Cannes (644 sq ft, 50 theater). Maximum group capacity runs up to 768 attendees per the eventective listing. The 256 guest rooms include 63 luxury suites and 28 Concierge Club Level rooms. The property is positioned as 4-Diamond luxury with Louisiana artwork by renowned artist CC Lockwood throughout, a courtyard-style outdoor pool with fire and water features, a fully equipped fitness center, and high-speed Internet and business center. On-site dining centers on Tallulah, a casual upscale restaurant under Executive Chef Andy Papson serving indigenous Louisiana cuisine with house-crafted interpretations of local flavors. The closest commercial airport is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), a regional FAA small-hub facility 15.4 miles north with scheduled service from American, Delta, and United Airlines. Larger gateway: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), a domestic hub, at approximately 80 miles southeast.

/ contracts

Contracts and pricing

Rate sheet
RFP-driven (not published)
F&B minimums
Published meeting rate sheet not exposed publicly; Marriott Bonvoy convention properties typically run F&B minimums tied to room block.
Outside vendors
Marriott convention properties commonly designate Encore as preferred audio-visual partner with associated waiver-fee policies for outside vendors. Confirm with sales.

/ operations

Operations and logistics

Move-in / move-out
Setup and teardown windows to be confirmed with Marriott Convention Services. Modern 2011 build; standard high-rise convention-hotel load-in.

/ safety

Safety and risk

Fire suppression
Specification gated; ask sales team. Modern 2011 high-rise; standard convention-hotel fire suppression expected.
Venue insurance
Specification gated; ask sales team.

/ reputation

Reputation and notable events

Notable events hosted

  • Property opening · 2011 · Opened October 10, 2011 as a Wampold Companies development under Davidson Hotels & Resorts management

Awards

  • 4-Diamond luxury hotel positioning · globenewswire.com 2011 opening announcement
  • Louisiana artwork by renowned artist CC Lockwood throughout the property · globenewswire.com

/ map

Map

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard · Baton Rouge, LA · 70810

30.38790, -91.07600

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Last verified 2026-05-05 by hunter.lott. Some fields are self-reported by the venue or pending verification with the meetings team. Spot something wrong? events@simpli-fi-os.com.

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