Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
- friskycelery
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
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- 12
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Nice downtown location with a great view!
- October 23, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I stayed at the hotel for one night on business and I will definitely come back for pleasure. One of the best features is the downtown location, with close access to restaurants and Detroit sports and exhibition spaces. Even though I was only at the hotel for one night I made the most of it and used the fitness centers which is one of the largest I've seen in a hotel in a long time. Even the views from the gym were amazing. The hotel staff (front desk, concierge, etc) are professional. Even though it's a large hotel, the check-in process was quick and the room service in the morning arrived in a timely manner. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable. Also, I love that they have Starbucks in the lobby which is a must before early morning meetings.
"Big-city ambience"
- August 28, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is a huge hotel complex designed for big conventions and special events. The front desk personnel was efficient and friendly. When we got to our room after accessing special elevators, the room was beautiful, clean, and well appointed. Being on a higher floor allowed us to see the river and Windsor Canada. It was breathtaking at night. The bed was clean and very comfortable.
Winter Break Away
- March 26, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Four of us chose to stay at this location the night prior to attending the boat show at Cobo Hall. The cost was higher than other hotels, but well worth the value in return. We truly enjoyed our stay there and are planning another weekend trip during the summer with my familiy to enjoy the outside areas. The complex has numerous options for dining, plus easy access to more options via the Detroit People Mover. We all felt safe and secure at all hours and areas that we visited. The confort and view from our room was excellent. I found that we enjoyed being in the room as much as touring the city. This place helps to make Detroit a top notch place to visit and I'm looking forward to returning to the Marriott and Detroit in a couple of months!
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Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
- March 20, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
RoBoNC from Indianapolis, Indiana
The Renaissance Center is an impressive set of buildings located in the heart of downtown Detroit overlooking the International Riverfront. The Renaissance Center is seven interconnected skyscrapers which are all owned by General Motors and is also the site of their world headquarters. The central tower houses the Detroit Marriott making it the tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere and is the largest building in Detroit.
For anyone who has ever stayed at a Marriott hotel, the name is synonymous with luxury, comfort, quality, and excellent customer service. The hotel consists of seventy-three floors with 1,298 rooms and 27 meeting rooms with a total of 100,000 square feet of space and able to accommodate 2200 people. The rooms are immaculate with many of the amenities that are customary in hotels such as these with a few extras added in. All of the rooms come with wireless high speed internet and 32 inch flat panel TV's. Marriott is my preferred hotel chain and the major reason is the beds. All of Marriott's hotels have plush down comforters and an abundance of pillows, so after a hard day of seeing the sights and eating the food, I am out like a light when I hit the bed. The hotel also offers 52 suites for added luxury, a concierge level, and a 2 tier lounge.
The hotel and surrounding towers offer many dining options for those who prefer not to leave the hotel. The central tower has a sushi bar and Japanese cuisine at Musashi by BarOne and the RiverCafe boasts American comfort foods while offering breathtaking views of Canada and the river. Coach Insignia is a fine dining restaurant located on the top floor of Marriott Renaissance Tower. In the nearby towers, Andiamos serves up Italian food and Seldom Blues is a jazz restaurant. Sweet Lorraine's Cafe and Bar serves American style dishes and was voted one of Michigan's Top Ten Favorite restaurants in the Zagat guide. But if you are like me, I pass on the hotel restaurants and with Greektown just a few blocks away; you guessed it, the best Greek food anywhere.
Enterprise has a car rental facility on site and for those with vehicles the rate is $12 daily for self-parking and $20 for valet. If you plan to stay in downtown, the easiest and cheapest way is the People Mover, Detroit’s subway system. A system resembling Chicago's elevated train, the People Mover is a driverless train. The People Mover runs until midnight Sunday thru Thursday and on Friday and Saturday until 2 am. The People Mover has to be one of the cheapest public transportation systems in the county. Fares are only $.50 per ride, no matter how far you travel. There are thirteen stops on the People Mover with one of those stops at the Renaissance Center on Level 2 of Tower 200. Other stops include the Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Center, Greektown, Bricktown and Grand Circus Park with easy access to Comerica Park and Ford Field.
As of 2007, tours are now offered free of charge four times a day of the towers and an elevator ride to the 72nd floor. On a clear day, the view extends for thirty miles. The Renaissance Center is also located directly next to the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel towering above the city while welcoming guests from the north.
From journal Father & Son Trip to the Northeast Part 2
nearly 5 stars
- January 31, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Awesome hotel, stunning views, incredible architecture. The room as just superb but man did it get COLD. Woke up every hour, heat on - too hot, heat goes off, room freezes. Also don't venture out beyond Greektown or COBO hall and take the people mover - just too many pan handers hitting you up if you venture too far on foot.