Originally built around the automotive industry, Detroit is also known as the birthplace of Motown. Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the 10th largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in the state. The metro Detroit area boasts of numerous hotels and many that offer catering services for meetings and events.
An all-suites hotel, The Atheneum offers 174 suites each featuring skyline views and whirlpool or soaking tubs. Amenities include high speed Internet access, 24 hour room service and an in-room mini bar. The hotel offers 26,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space including a 10,800 square feet ballroom featuring 22 feet vaulted ceilings with skylights and panoramic views. Catering menus include plated and buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner options as well as passed or displayed hors d'oeuvres. Other selections include passed or displayed sushi, iced seafood bar, chocolate fondue fountain and stations featuring entrees such as prime rib, roasted pork loin, or roasted whole turkey. The catering menu also includes a hosted standard and premium bar packages and extensive wine selections. Audio visual equipment such as LCD projectors and sound equipment are also available.
The Atheneum Suite Hotel
1000 Brush Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
313-962-2323
antheneumsuites.com
Situated on the RiverWalk, adjacent to Hart Plaza, the Detroit Marriott offers 1,298 guest rooms and suites on 72 floors. Guest rooms offer high speed Internet access, in-room coffee/tea maker and daily delivery of a newspaper. With 19 meeting rooms and over 100,000 square feet of meeting space, the Detroit Marriott's catering menu includes plated and buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner options. With hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, carving and dessert stations, the hotel's catering menu offers many options for all types of events and meetings. The catering menu also features healthy options including low cholesterol, low fat and carbohydrate conscious selections.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Drive
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
marriott.com
A historical property in the River Place district of Detroit, the Omni Detroit Hotel offers 108 guest rooms and suites with complimentary morning and evening shuttle transport to designed downtown areas. The hotel features five meeting rooms totaling 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Riverfront Pavilion, the hotel's largest meeting room, measures 3,157 square feet with 18 feet ceilings and a banquet capacity of 275 people. Meeting rooms feature European design and views of the Detroit River and the Canadian coastline. As of September 2010, the Omni is offering a complimentary honeymoon stay at select sister hotel properties for wedding receptions held at the hotel.
Omni Detroit Hotel at River Place
1000 River Place
Detroit, MI 48207
313-259-9500
omnihotels.com
