Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
This 260-room hotel is connected by the skyway to the famous Renaissance Center and is less than 25 miles from Detroit Metro Airport. Within walking distance of the hotel are the Tiger games, a casino and numerous restaurants. Rest in your guest room that has a flat-screen cable television, Internet access, a coffee maker, a hair dryer and iron, and daily newspapers that are delivered to you every morning. Enjoy the facilities of the hotel such as the fitness center, spa tub and sauna, an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor track for jogging. Have a meal at Sweet Lorraine's Cafe and a libation at its lounge. Pat as little as $145 (as of 2009) for a night's stay.
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
333 East Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48226
(313) 222-7700
marriott.com
The Atheneum Suite Hotel
This 174-room hotel has earned the highest award from the AAA and it is the only one in Detroit to be so lauded. It is next to the Greektown Casino, and there are numerous restaurants and entertainment venues within walking distance. You'll be luxuriously ensconced in your private suite with its oversized bathroom in marble with either a whirlpool bath or a soaking tub. Enjoy the two cable televisions and other amenities, as well as the complimentary hot breakfast you'll receive each morning. The Atheneum has a fully-equipped fitness center, Fishbone's Rhythm Cafe, which is a favorite among locals, and The Delphi Bar where you can relax with your favorite libation. Pay as little as $109 (as of 2009) for one night.
The Atheneum Suite Hotel
1000 Brush Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48226
(313) 962-2323
atheneumsuites.com
Detroit Marriott At the Renaissance Center
The Detroit Marriott is a 1298-room hotel that can be noted on Detroit's skyline and is only a few blocks away from Greektown Casino and Joe Louis Arena and is on the city's newly regenerated Riverwalk. As you check in, marvel at the guest lobby that's more than two-stories high. Work out in the hotel's well-equipped fitness center, and eat a meal or two, or have a libation at the hotel's restaurant and bar that overlook's the Detroit River. The Marriott is connected to Detroit's People Mover, which allows you easy access to many of the city's attractions. Relax in your guest room with its flat-screen cable television, a two-line telephone with data ports and voice mail, a coffee maker, a safe to keep your valuables, and an iron and a blow dryer. Pay as little as $219 (as of 2009) for a night there.
Detroit Marriott At the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48243
(313) 568-8000
marriott.com
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