This enormous, 72-story convention hotel is located in the heart of downtown Detroit in the Renaissance Center, known locally as the "Ren Cen." While public and private efforts have been made to add something..anything...to the Motor City's hub, it is still a vibe-less concret
Price: Moderately Expensive
It's refreshing to find new hotels built in historic buildings, especially in downtown Detroit. This Westin is filled with character, charm and spacious accommodations, all qualities of early 20th Century buildings.
Another basic accommodation with a bunch of freebies. The Drury Inn is located two parking lots away from one of our recommended LA Fitness locations.
Price: Least Expensive
Located near Fairlane Town Center Shopping Mall, Adoba's location is convenient for time spent beyond the hotel. However, spending a night in one of Edward's 772 rooms is satisfying as well.
Price: Moderately Expensive
Just west of Highway 75, Embassy's proximity to the awesome Lifetime Fitness club is its winning attribute.
Price: Moderately Expensive
North of the Detroit River and south of Comerica Park and Ford Field, the Hilton Garden Inn makes our list for downtown location and an amazing community center relationship.
Price: Moderately Expensive
The Henry is near the top of metropolitan Detroit's hotel food chain. For some reason, finding a true luxury property in the Motor City is as difficult as locating a mint condition '53 Corvette.
Price: Expensive
In the heart of downtown Birmingham, Townsend is one of the most lavish accommodations in metropolitan Detroit. This quaint suburb's upscale shops and cafes are the Townsend's neighbors, and Oakland County's corporate community is a short drive away.
Price: Expensive
Located in the Southfield Town Center complex, a mixed-use center home to corporations, retailers and restaurants, the 12 floor Westin caters to the business crowd.
Price: Moderately Expensive
The Comfort Inn is within 1.5 miles of the fantastic Ford Community Center, a $12/day state-of-the-art workout facility.
Price: Least Expensive
Courtyard is within 1.5 miles of the fantastic Ford Community Center, a $12/day state-of-the-art workout facility.
Price: Least Expensive
Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills is one of the more athletic-minded options in this popular business-travel area.
Price: Moderately Expensive
The former Homestead Studio is now a full-blown Extended Stay America hotel. Accommodations have kitchenettes and appliances, but bedding and furnishings are budget-quality.
Price: Least Expensive
A 5-minute walk to Birmingham's main drag, Holiday Inn Express is a small 64 unit mid-rise hotel. Holiday Inn Express' rooms are not going to win any style awards, but guests will enjoy a litany of freebies from this clean and reliable accommodation.
Price: Least Expensive
Hyatt Place properties are appealing to the senses and the pocketbook. Expect comfortable bedding, desirable decor, flatscreen televisions, free WiFi, and new furnishings in all the rooms.
Price: Moderately Expensive
This hotel review comes courtesy of one of our MVPs (Shawn Burke) who recommends this Westin as an "awesome accommodation alternative if you're on a quick trip to Detroit." Shawn reports that the hotel is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from downtown and it's located inside...y
Price: Moderately Expensive
A few miles south of Embassy Suites, Hawthorn Suites offers similar quality accommodations as Embassy and a free off-site workout option.
Price: Moderately Expensive
We are reluctant to put "Bronze" next to this hotel's name; but with the dearth of appealing properties in downtown Detroit, this bare bones New Center hotel got our nod for its across-the-street location from the phenomenal FitnessWorks Athletic Center.
Price: Least Expensive