In 1998, after 15 years of planning and persistence, Muss Development opened the first newly constructed hotel in Brooklyn in over half a century. Its immediate success not only prompted planning for its expansion of the property but also catalyzed a wave of new hotel development across Downtown Brooklyn. 

The hotel, part of the larger Brooklyn Renaissance hotel/office complex, now features 667 guest rooms and 51,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space—including an impressive 18,000-square-foot ballroom, the fourth largest in New York City, with seating for up to 2,000 guests.  

The hotel’s expansion was completed in 2006 with the addition of a second tower, connected to the original structure via a second-floor pedestrian bridge. This growth has positioned the hotel as a premier venue for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events, further elevating its role in Brooklyn’s commercial landscape.  

In 2016, Muss Development completed a $40 million renovation of the guestrooms, lobby, and public spaces. The project included enhancements to the reception area, the transformation of the restaurant into the M Lounge, and the creation of The Bar, The Brooklyn Pantry, and the Great Room. The Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, and meeting rooms also underwent extensive upgrades.

Brooklyn Renaissance Plaza is a 32-story, mixed-use development that includes 900,000 square feet of Class A office space as well as an underground parking garage that  accommodates 1,100 vehicles, making it a cornerstone of Downtown Brooklyn’s business and hospitality community.