Detroit, which traces its roots to a French settlement established in 1701, reports the city's official tourism website, emerged as one of the most prominent cities in the U.S. during the 20th century as a hub of automobile manufacturing. And the city made its name in the entertainment realm thanks largely to Motown Records, founded in 1960. Detroit remains a center of business, culture and sports. Visitors can choose from a wide variety of hotel accommodations.
Located in the heart of the city's downtown area, the Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the Music Hall Center, the Detroit Athletic Club and the GEM Theatre, as well as the business headquarters of companies including Compuware and Ernst & Young. It is within a five-minute drive of General Motors, the Joe Louis Arena and the Renaissance Center. Room feature an ergonomically designed chair and two telephones with a data port and voicemail.
Along with the International Center and the International Banquet Centers, the Atheneum Suite Hotel is located in Detroit's historic International Center Building. Two atriums connect the major parts of the complex, which was designed by architects Gordon Lloyd and Albert Kahn and contains a 114-foot indoor waterfall. On-site fine dining is available at Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, which specializes in fresh fish and prime steaks, poultry and vegetable dishes served in an authentic New Orleans style.
Opened in 1917 as the Henry Clay Hotel, the Milner Hotel-Detroit is the city's oldest continuously operating hotel. It is known for its distinctive flatiron-style architecture. The Milner is within steps of Comerica Park, Ford Field, the Detroit Opera House and the Detroit People Mover. The hotel offers double-size rooms and suites as well as standard rooms. Nearby eateries include Coaches Corner Bar & Grill, the Detroit Seafood Market and Vicente Cuban Cuisine, all within walking distance.
Located three miles north of the Renaissance Center on the Detroit River, the Hotel St. Regis is convenient to the MGM Grand, MotorCity and Greektown casinos and the Cobo Conference-Exhibition Center. The hotel is connected by a skywalk to the Fisher Theatre, the city's main venue for touring Broadway productions. The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are also nearby. Each of the hotel's suites is inspired by and named for a different Motown musical artist.
