Rent The Runway Teams Up With Major Hotel Chain to Redefine Packing
Rent the Runway and W Hotels have teamed up to change the way women travel.
Now, for the first time ever, travelers can have access to all the perks of Rent the Runway on the road, with the launch of the Rent the Runway (RTR) Closet Concierge at select W hotels around the country. Guests of W Aspen, W South Beach, W Washington D.C. and W Hollywood now have access to the ultimate travel wardrobe, curated by Rent the Runway for each destination and waiting for guests when they arrive - no packing or baggage required. This new service allows travelers to save time and money and board flights with lighter carry-ons.
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Upon booking their room, W Hotel guests are able to choose four styles to rent for their stay from Rent the Runway's Unlimited Closet for only $69 USD. Guests have access to the entire Unlimited Closet in addition to being able to select from a destination-ready assortment tailored to each unique W hotel location incorporating Rent the Runway's proprietary data on trending colors, designers, silhouettes and the climate of each location.
The fresh wardrobe additions will be waiting for them in their W hotel room. To return, guests simply drop-off the items at the Welcome Desk at check-out.
"Traveling without luggage has always been my dream,” said Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway. “We are thrilled to partner with W Hotels to bring the RTR Closet Concierge to life, so travelers can simply show up and have their dream closet waiting for them in their hotel room.”
"W is always looking for ways to give our guests new/next experiences that empower them to express themselves and upgrade their travel experience, and the RTR Closet Concierge does both," said Anthony Ingham, global brand leader at W Hotels. "Collaborating with Rent the Runway -- such a creative, conscious and trend-setting brand -- allows us to reinvent the way our guests pack and dress as they travel. Skipping the packing process is a whole new level of luxury for our guests and is yet another surprising way continue to reinvent hospitality."