Located in Wayne County, the city of Detroit is Michigan's largest city and home to many world-class museums, family attractions and casinos. Those desiring to stay at a waterfront hotel have plenty of options that give easy access to area attractions. The nearby three-mile RiverWalk is ideal for biking, jogging and sightseeing.
The Courtyard Detroit Downtown features 242 guestrooms and 18 suites that overlook the Detroit River. The waterfront downtown Detroit hotel offers standard room amenities including marble counter-top bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, safes, 37-inch cable televisions and work desks.
Easily accessible attractions include the Fox Theatre, Comerica Park and Ford Field. Guests with kids can opt to visit the Belle Isle Zoo or the Boll Family YMCA. The hotel is a non-smoking facility that has a state-of-the-art fitness center with an indoor pool and jogging track. There is an on-site cafe and bar that serves wine and beer, and dinner and lunch items including burgers, pizzas and quesadillas. Those desiring to eat outside the hotel can choose from nearby restaurants such as the Greek restaurant Mosiac and Italian restaurant Andiamo. Business travelers will also be able to use the hotel's business center and the nine on-site meeting rooms. On- or off-site guest parking is available for an hourly charge, as well as valet service for a daily fee.
Courtyard Detroit Downtown
333 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
313-222-7700
detroitdowntowncourtyard.com
The Omni Detroit Hotel at River Place is situated on the riverfront of the Detroit River. With its European decor, the non-smoking hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and 108 guestrooms and suites equipped with robes, safety deposit boxes, easy chairs, cable television and high-speed Internet access. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the hotel's restaurant, which also has a riverfront patio, flat-panel televisions and a pool table. During summer months guests can enjoy a series of concerts on the hotel's riverfront patio. A health club and spa are on the premises, and guests can also use the dry cleaning service, shoe shine service and valet parking service. Pets under 25 pounds are allowed to stay for a fee.
Attractions nearby include the Motown Museum, Belle Isle Park and Eastern Market. AAA members, seniors and government and military personnel get discounts on room rates. Upon check-in, guests can inquire about the complimentary shuttle service that goes to select attractions in the downtown area.
Omni Detroit Hotel at River Place
1000 River Pl.
Detroit, MI 48207
313-259-9500
omnihotels.com
The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is situated on the RiverWalk of the Detroit River. According to the hotel's website, the facility is ideal to accommodate both business and leisure travelers. The 72-floor non-smoking hotel has 52 suites and 1,246 guestrooms providing either city or river views. Standard amenities in the rooms include 37-inch flat-panel televisions, hair dryers, coffee makers, work desks, alarm clocks and safes. There are two on-site restaurants; one serves American Cuisine and the other serves lighter, healthier fare. There is also a Starbucks coffee shop on the premises.
Neighborhood restaurants include the Tom Oyster Bar, Opus One and Fishbones. Business travelers can utilize the 19 meeting rooms as well as both wired and Wi-Fi Internet for a charge. Aside from room service, there is also a dry cleaning and concierge service. Both valet and off-site parking are available for a daily or hourly fee. Self-parking, free of charge, is also available.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center - 400 Renaissance Dr.
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
marriott.com
