Even better than expected! You can tell it's not a new hotel but it's super clean, well maintained and the staff is absolutely incredible. The room cleaning staff is especially wonderful asking us how our stay was and just striking up a genuine conversation all the time. Will 100% come back. Location is great also, walking distance to pretty well anything downtown Detroit.
Ernie Laureys
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June 23, 2026
We went last night because we went to a Tigers game. The room was huge, and seemed a little too extravagant for my taste. Room has a living room, then steps down to the bedroom, as well as a huge bathroom with a soaker tub. My wife liked the tub in the room. The main issue was the noise last night. We got back to the hotel around 9, and they had a fireworks show. Loud booms until 11 pm, and on top of the fireworks there was tons of noise from down below. Cops on every corner, yet several motorcycles revving engines and other noises from outside; was not able to get to sleep until midnight (and we were on the 7th floor). Costs you 40 bucks for valet service on top of the 250 dollar hotel room cost, then look at bill and see several charges for weird taxes on the bill. I went to find a vending machine after 10, and realized there are none around our level--only ice machines on all levels. When I walked out of room to check, heard tons of loud voices coming from first floor. Toilets don't flush like they should, and be careful taking a shower with the deep tub. Overall, it was OK...just not worth the price or the extravagances (to me).
Breanna Addison
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July 03, 2026
My children, ages 5 and 6, have life-threatening anaphylactic food allergies to dairy, egg, wheat, nuts, soy, and seafood. Because of the risk of cross-contamination, we travel with our own allergy-safe food and often need access to a microwave or assistance warming food.
I asked hotel manager Leo Swilling whether a staff member could help warm food for my children. We were not requesting special meals or food preparation. We were only requesting assistance warming food that we had brought due to medically necessary dietary restrictions. My request was denied, and no alternative accommodation was offered.
Because of my children's severe allergies, we cannot simply order takeout or eat at most restaurants. In previous hotel stays, staff have either provided access to a guest microwave or offered to warm our food in a staff area when a guest microwave was not available. I have never encountered a hotel that was unwilling to offer any assistance whatsoever.
Adding to my disappointment, my family selected this hotel for our family reunion and reserved multiple rooms for out-of-town guests staying at the property. Given the number of family members and guests the hotel was hosting as part of our event, I had hoped for a more accommodating and customer-focused response to a request involving the safety of two young children with life-threatening allergies.
The experience left me feeling that the needs of guests with serious medical dietary restrictions were not taken into consideration. As a result, I do not plan to stay at this property again and wanted to share this feedback so that future guests with similar needs can make an informed decision.
Traci
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July 04, 2026
Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing. While the staff was friendly and courteous, the condition and layout of the room made the experience uncomfortable enough that I would not stay here again.
The room itself felt very dated, with unattractive decor and carpeting that appeared worn and unclean. The bathroom was especially problematic and seemed in need of a complete renovation. The glass block wall allows light to shine directly into the bedroom whenever someone uses the bathroom, which is not ideal at night. The tub/shower was difficult to step in and out of, and the bathroom door opened directly into the toilet, making the layout awkward and cramped.
Temperature control in the room was also frustrating. The air vent was located at the far end of the room, so we had to keep the temperature extremely cold just to make the opposite side comfortable. In addition, the traffic and street noise were very loud throughout the night. At 1:30 a.m., I could clearly hear music from outside as though I were sitting in someone’s car.
Another disappointment was the valet pricing. We were told valet would be $25 when booking, but upon arrival it was $40, which felt misleading. I also requested housekeeping service during our stay, but no one ever came. I ultimately gathered and disposed of my own trash.
The friendly staff was the one positive aspect of the experience, but overall the accommodations and service issues outweighed that, and I would not choose to stay here again.
Tim Kondrat
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July 20, 2026
This "was" a four star hotel... Sometime in the 90s. Now - Ive stayed in nicer laquintas or best Westerns. This whole place is drab, used, and not old in a charming way, just beat up and out dated - would be the nice way to put it.
For the price I would literally stay anywhere else.
Rooms are big, but hideous, awkwardly aid out, and falling apart. The cleaning staff does a good job, but some of it is so old and dingy it's beyond cleaning.
We weren't uncomfortable - just felt more like the state of a motel in 9 mile area as far as structural abuse, and neglect.
Obviously they want you to buy their overpriced garbage breakfast. Nothing is complementary here - not even the $5 bottled water in your room.
Overall waste of money, trashy, dated, with a mediocre staff experience as well...
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Even better than expected! You can tell it's not a new hotel but it's super clean, well maintained and the staff is absolutely incredible. The room cleaning staff is especially wonderful asking us how our stay was and just striking up a genuine conversation all the time. Will 100% come back. Location is great also, walking distance to pretty well anything downtown Detroit.
We went last night because we went to a Tigers game. The room was huge, and seemed a little too extravagant for my taste. Room has a living room, then steps down to the bedroom, as well as a huge bathroom with a soaker tub. My wife liked the tub in the room. The main issue was the noise last night. We got back to the hotel around 9, and they had a fireworks show. Loud booms until 11 pm, and on top of the fireworks there was tons of noise from down below. Cops on every corner, yet several motorcycles revving engines and other noises from outside; was not able to get to sleep until midnight (and we were on the 7th floor). Costs you 40 bucks for valet service on top of the 250 dollar hotel room cost, then look at bill and see several charges for weird taxes on the bill. I went to find a vending machine after 10, and realized there are none around our level--only ice machines on all levels. When I walked out of room to check, heard tons of loud voices coming from first floor. Toilets don't flush like they should, and be careful taking a shower with the deep tub. Overall, it was OK...just not worth the price or the extravagances (to me).
My children, ages 5 and 6, have life-threatening anaphylactic food allergies to dairy, egg, wheat, nuts, soy, and seafood. Because of the risk of cross-contamination, we travel with our own allergy-safe food and often need access to a microwave or assistance warming food. I asked hotel manager Leo Swilling whether a staff member could help warm food for my children. We were not requesting special meals or food preparation. We were only requesting assistance warming food that we had brought due to medically necessary dietary restrictions. My request was denied, and no alternative accommodation was offered. Because of my children's severe allergies, we cannot simply order takeout or eat at most restaurants. In previous hotel stays, staff have either provided access to a guest microwave or offered to warm our food in a staff area when a guest microwave was not available. I have never encountered a hotel that was unwilling to offer any assistance whatsoever. Adding to my disappointment, my family selected this hotel for our family reunion and reserved multiple rooms for out-of-town guests staying at the property. Given the number of family members and guests the hotel was hosting as part of our event, I had hoped for a more accommodating and customer-focused response to a request involving the safety of two young children with life-threatening allergies. The experience left me feeling that the needs of guests with serious medical dietary restrictions were not taken into consideration. As a result, I do not plan to stay at this property again and wanted to share this feedback so that future guests with similar needs can make an informed decision.
Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing. While the staff was friendly and courteous, the condition and layout of the room made the experience uncomfortable enough that I would not stay here again. The room itself felt very dated, with unattractive decor and carpeting that appeared worn and unclean. The bathroom was especially problematic and seemed in need of a complete renovation. The glass block wall allows light to shine directly into the bedroom whenever someone uses the bathroom, which is not ideal at night. The tub/shower was difficult to step in and out of, and the bathroom door opened directly into the toilet, making the layout awkward and cramped. Temperature control in the room was also frustrating. The air vent was located at the far end of the room, so we had to keep the temperature extremely cold just to make the opposite side comfortable. In addition, the traffic and street noise were very loud throughout the night. At 1:30 a.m., I could clearly hear music from outside as though I were sitting in someone’s car. Another disappointment was the valet pricing. We were told valet would be $25 when booking, but upon arrival it was $40, which felt misleading. I also requested housekeeping service during our stay, but no one ever came. I ultimately gathered and disposed of my own trash. The friendly staff was the one positive aspect of the experience, but overall the accommodations and service issues outweighed that, and I would not choose to stay here again.
This "was" a four star hotel... Sometime in the 90s. Now - Ive stayed in nicer laquintas or best Westerns. This whole place is drab, used, and not old in a charming way, just beat up and out dated - would be the nice way to put it. For the price I would literally stay anywhere else. Rooms are big, but hideous, awkwardly aid out, and falling apart. The cleaning staff does a good job, but some of it is so old and dingy it's beyond cleaning. We weren't uncomfortable - just felt more like the state of a motel in 9 mile area as far as structural abuse, and neglect. Obviously they want you to buy their overpriced garbage breakfast. Nothing is complementary here - not even the $5 bottled water in your room. Overall waste of money, trashy, dated, with a mediocre staff experience as well...