The Detroit Marriott sits in the Renaissance Center, the cluster of glass towers on the Detroit River that has dominated the skyline since the 1970s. With 1,298 rooms it is one of the largest hotels in the region, and its great advantage is its position: Hart Plaza and the Detroit RiverWalk are close by, and Ford Field and Comerica Park are nearby. It has a restaurant, Motor City Pantry, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a coffee shop, a bar and a lounge, and it has a terrace and garden for fine weather. Expect a big convention-style hotel, with all the convenience and the scale that implies.
Rooms and services
The hotel offers a gym, free Wi-Fi in public areas and breakfast for a surcharge. Self-parking is available for a surcharge and there is an electric-car charging station on site. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and runs to midnight, with express check-in available, and check-out is before noon, with express check-out and late check-out subject to availability. The size of the property means there is usually a room available even on busy weekends, though rates rise on event nights.
Location
The RiverWalk starts at the foot of the complex and runs for miles along the water, with views across to Windsor, Canada, and the People Mover station is in the building, which makes it easy to ride the loop. Midtown and the Detroit Institute of Arts are a short rideshare or QLINE trip away, and Eastern Market is a few minutes by car. The Renaissance Center complex is in a period of change, so check which shops, restaurants and services are open when you book.
Who it suits
Convention and business visitors, families who want space and a central location, and travelers who value a riverfront walk over nightlife. It is more functional than charming, but the views from higher floors can be striking, and the RiverWalk at your doorstep is hard to match. Pair it with the Detroit RiverWalk, Belle Isle and a People Mover loop, and use the on-site charging if you are driving an electric car. If you prefer a smaller, more characterful hotel, look at the boutique options on Woodward Avenue.
Why stay here
- ✓1,298 rooms
- ✓Motor City Pantry restaurant
- ✓Coffee shop, bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Gym
- ✓Self-parking (surcharge) and EV charging
- ✓Check-in 4 p.m., check-out noon
- ✓Close to the RiverWalk and Hart Plaza
Good questions
Where is the Detroit Marriott?+
In the GM Renaissance Center on the Detroit riverfront, close to Hart Plaza and the Detroit RiverWalk.
What are check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and runs to midnight. Check-out is before noon.
Is there parking?+
Self-parking is available for a surcharge, and there is an electric-car charging station on site.
