Looking for a hotel in downtown Detroit? Here are 15 to consider
There's a lot to like about Detroit: the growing buzz surrounding the city's sports teams, a boom in community events and traditions, an uptick in the success of local restaurants — the list goes on and on.
And with events like the annual North American International Auto Show, the city draws in visitors from all across the globe.
Now to find a place to stay. For those looking to book their next trip to Detroit, whether it be for an event or just a fun weekend downtown, here's a list of some of the best hotels (and experiences) to check out.
Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown
Location: 600 W. Lafayette
Accommodations: Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown is home to 154 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Within the hotel there are a 24-hour gym, two on-site bars, two on-site restaurants, a convenience store and breakfast available for a fee.
Parking and transportation: limited on-site parking is available, as well as valet parking for a fee.
Nearby Food and drink: Roast, Round Bar, Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Huntington Place, MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Other unique perks: Cambria Hotel boasts an outdoor entertainment area complete with a firepit.
Customer rating on Expedia: 9.6/10
Book a room here.
Detroit Foundation Hotel
Location: 250 West Larned St.
Accommodations: The Detroit Foundation Hotel is pet friendly and has 100 rooms available for booking that include rainfall showers, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Dry cleaning and laundry service are available for a fee. An on-site restaurant and on-site bar are located within the hotel, as well as a coffee shop for anyone who needs an extra dose of caffeine in the morning.
Parking and transportation: Valet parking is available for a fee, and for quick travel the Financial District People Mover Station is a two-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Coffee Down Under, London Chop House, The Bean Bar
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Detroit Riverwalk, Huntington Place
Customer rating: 9.4/10
Book a room here.
Shinola Hotel
Location: 1400 Woodward Ave.
Accommodations: Shinola Hotel is pet friendly and has 129 rooms available for booking with free Wi-Fi. Dry cleaning and laundry service are available for a fee, and the hotel includes a 24-hour gym, two on-site bars and four on-site restaurants. Cooked-to-order breakfast is also available for a fee.
Parking and transportation: valet parking is available for a fee, and Broadway People Mover Station is a two-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Cannelle by Matt Knio, The Hudson Cafe, The Skip
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Detroit Opera House, Ford Field
Other unique perks: Shinola Hotel has a library if you're bored and in the mood for a good book; there's also a fireplace located within the lobby and an on-site spa which offers in-room massages just in case your joints are stiff after reading.
Customer rating: 9.4/10
Book a room here.
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The Inn on Ferry Street
Location: 84 East Ferry St.
Accommodations: The Inn on Ferry Street is a more unconventional hotel, with 33 uniquely furnished rooms complete with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The Inn also provides free continental breakfast and has a gift shop, terrace and garden.
Nearby food and drink: Common Pub, Ima, The Potato Place
Nearby attractions: Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit Institute of Arts, Wayne State University
Parking and transportation: Limited on-site parking and uncovered self-parking for a fee are available. The Ferry Street QLine Station is a two-minute walk away.
Other unique perks: The Inn offers free bicycle rentals for those interested in taking a ride through the city.
Customer rating: 9.4/10
Book a room here.
Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney
Location: 1 Park Ave.
Accommodations: Aloft Detroit is pet friendly and includes 136 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are a 24-hour gym, on-site bar, coffee shop and snack bar located within the hotel. Cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning and laundry service are available for a fee.
Parking and transportation: On-site parking is available, and Grand Circus Park People Mover Station is a one-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Brass Rail Pizza Bar, Cliff Bell's, Tin Roof
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Fillmore Detroit, Fox Theatre
Customer rating: 9.0/10
Book a room here.
Element Detroit at the Metropolitan
Location: 33 John R St.
Accommodations: Element Detroit is pet friendly and boasts 110 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Free continental breakfast is available daily and the hotel is home to one on-site bar, one on-site restaurant, a 24-hour gym, a gift shop and a convenience store. Dry cleaning and laundry service are also available.
Parking and transportation: Covered valet parking is available for a fee, and Broadway People Mover Station is a one-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Buddy's Pizza, The Hudson Cafe, The Skip
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Fillmore Detroit, Fox Theatre
Other unique perks: Element Detroit offers bicycle rentals, designer stores and a rooftop terrace.
Customer rating: 9.0/10
Book a room here.
Atheneum Suite Hotel
Location: 1000 Brush Ave.
Accommodations: Atheneum Suite Hotel has 174 rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, separate sitting areas and hydromassage showers. Cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning and laundry service are available. One on-site restaurant and one on-site bar are located within the hotel.
Parking and transportation: Electric car charging is available, as well as a free area shuttle which travels within a two-mile radius. The Greektown People Mover Station is a two-minute walk away.
Nearby food and drink: Fishbone's RHYTHM Kitchen Cafe, Golden Fleece Restaurant, Old Shillelagh, Symposia
Nearby attractions: Ford Field, GM Renaissance Center, Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Customer rating: 8.8/10
Book a room here.
The Siren Hotel
Location: 1509 Broadway St.
Accommodations: The Siren Hotel is pet friendly and home to 106 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Two on-site restaurants, four on-site bars and a coffee shop are available within the hotel, as well as breakfast, dry cleaning and laundry service.
Parking and transportation: Covered valet parking is available for a fee and Broadway People Mover Station is a one-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Buddy's Pizza, The Skip, Vincente's Cuban Cuisine
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Fillmore Detroit, Fox Theatre
Other unique perks: An art gallery, designer stores, indoor pool and garden are all located within the hotel.
Customer rating: 8.8/10
Book a room here.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Location: 1114 Washington Blvd.
Accommodations: 453 rooms are located within The Westin, which include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The Westin offers a 24-hour gym, express check-in/out, a coffee shop, convenience store, on-site bar and restaurant, and is pet friendly. Breakfast, dry cleaning and laundry service are also available.
Parking and transportation: Covered self-parking and valet parking are available for a fee, and the Michigan Avenue People Mover Station is a three-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Avalon Cafe and Bakery, Lafayette Coney Island, Roast
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, GM Renaissance Center, Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Other unique perks: Your stay at The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit includes access to the indoor pool, hot tub and spa.
Customer rating: 8.8/10
Book a room here.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby
Location: 525 West Lafayette Blvd.
Accommodations: DoubleTree Suites contains 203 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, as well as a coffee shop, an on-site bar, on-site restaurant and 24-hour gym. Breakfast is also available for a fee.
Parking and transportation: Self-parking and valet parking are available (for a fee), as well as wheelchair-accessible parking. The Fort Cass People Mover Station is a three-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Lafayette Coney Island, Roast, Round Bar
Nearby attractions: Campus Martius, Comerica Park, Huntington Place
Customer rating: 8.6/10
Book a room here.
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Location: 1200 St. Antoine St.
Accommodations: 400 rooms are available for booking and include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is also home to a 24-hour gym, two on-site bars, an on-site restaurant, and offers dry cleaning and laundry service.
Parking and transportation: Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking are available, and the Greektown People Mover Station is a two-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Basement Burger Bar, Firebird Tavern, Golden Fleece Restaurant
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Ford Field, GM Renaissance Center
Other unique perks: Hollywood Casino offers a casino VIP room, 85 casino gaming tables and 3,000 slot machines.
Customer rating: 8.4/10
Book a room here.
MGM Grand Detroit
Location: 1777 Third St.
Accommodations: MGM's 400-room hotel offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning and laundry service, express check-in/out and is pet friendly. Within the hotel there is a pool, hot tub, spa, nine on-site restaurants, three on-site bars, a coffee shop and a gift shop.
Parking and transportation: Free self-parking is available, and valet parking is available for a fee.
Nearby food and drink: 32 Degrees, Bookies Bar & Grille, Bucharest Grille
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena
Other unique perks: MGM Grand Casino has nearly 2,800 slot machines and offers tables games, poker and even a sports betting lounge.
Customer rating: 8.4/10
Book a room here.
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Location: 2901 Grand River Ave.
Accommodations: MotorCity Casino Hotel is pet friendly and home to 400 rooms which include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are three on-site restaurants, four on-site bars, a coffee shop and a snack bar located in the hotel, as well as a hot tub and spa. Breakfast, dry cleaning and laundry service are also available.
Parking and transportation: Free self-parking and valet parking are available on-site.
Nearby food and drink: 32 Degrees, Bucharest Grill, Detroit Shipping Company
Nearby attractions: Little Caesars Arena, Masonic Temple, MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Other unique perks: MotorCity Casino features over 2,500 slot games, a variety of tables games, poker and plenty of entertainment for when you're ready to relax.
Customer rating: 8.4/10
Book a room here.
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown
Location: 351 Gratiot Ave.
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn has 198 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, is pet friendly, offers breakfast, dry cleaning and laundry service, and has a 24-hour gym and business center, a gift shop, one on-site bar and two on-site restaurants.
Parking and transportation: Wheelchair-accessible van parking is available, as well as valet parking for a fee. Cadillac Center People Mover Station is a three-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, Old Shillelagh, The Skip
Nearby attractions: Comerica Park, Ford Field, Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Customer rating: 8.2/10
Book a room here.
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
Location: 333 E. Jefferson Ave.
Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriot Detroit Downtown is home to 260 rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers express check-in/out, dry cleaning and laundry service and has an on-site bar and restaurant, a snack bar, gift shop, hot tub and pool.
Parking and transportation: Parking for wheelchair-accessible vehicles is available, and Millender Center People Mover Station is a one-minute walk from the hotel.
Nearby food and drink: Checker Bar, Highlands, Sweetwater Tavern
Nearby attractions: GM Renaissance Center, Hart Plaza, Saint Andrews Hall
Other unique perks: A hair salon is located within the hotel for those looking for a refreshed style, and Courtyard by Marriott also offers bicycle rentals.
Customer rating: 8.0/10
Book a room here.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Best hotels in downtown Detroit: 15 to consider
