Element Detroit occupies the Metropolitan Building, a 1925 jewelers' tower on John R Street, and it is one of the most practical bases in the city for a stay of several nights. The hotel has 110 rooms, and some room types come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, including the two-queen rooms and the studio, which is a real advantage for families and long stays. A free continental breakfast, a small grocery and convenience store and an on-site restaurant, the Monarch Club, save time and money, and there is a rooftop terrace for evenings. The address is 33 John R Street, which puts almost everything on foot.
Location
The Detroit Opera House is about a minute's walk, Comerica Park three minutes, the Fox Theatre five, Ford Field six and Little Caesars Arena ten, and Broadway Station on the People Mover is a minute away. The Detroit Institute of Arts and the GM Renaissance Center are within easy reach by streetcar, rideshare or a longer walk. Few hotels in Detroit put so many venues so close together, and for a stadium weekend that is the draw.
Rooms and services
Beyond the kitchenettes, the hotel has a gym, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a lobby television, a computer station, three meeting rooms and luggage storage. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and runs to midnight, and check-out is at 11 a.m. Parking is by valet and charged per night at a rate that can add up over a long stay, so factor it in if you are driving, or use a nearby garage.
The building's older bones mean room sizes and layouts vary, so it is worth asking for a room type that suits your party.
Who it suits
Families who want a kitchen and breakfast included, sports and theater fans, business travelers on longer assignments and budget-conscious couples who still want to be in the middle of things. It is less of a scene than the boutique hotels on Woodward, but it is practical, central and comfortable. Combine it with a morning at Eastern Market or a day in Midtown, and take advantage of the grocery on the ground floor to stock the kitchen for easy mornings.
Why stay here
- ✓110 rooms in the 1925 Metropolitan Building
- ✓Kitchenettes and kitchens in some rooms
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Grocery and convenience store
- ✓Monarch Club restaurant
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Gym and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Walk to the Opera House, Comerica Park and the Fox Theatre
Good questions
Where is Element Detroit?+
At 33 John R Street in downtown Detroit. The Detroit Opera House is a minute away, Comerica Park three minutes and the Fox Theatre five.
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Some room types have kitchenettes or full kitchens, including the two-queen rooms and the studio. There is also a small grocery on site.
Is breakfast included?+
The hotel offers a free continental breakfast. Check the details when you book.
