Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown is the straightforward choice for travelers who want a reliable brand in the middle of things without boutique prices. It is at 351 Gratiot Avenue, on the east side of downtown, a short walk from Greektown and its restaurants, from Ford Field and Comerica Park, and from Campus Martius Park. The People Mover loops nearby, so the Renaissance Center, the riverfront and Huntington Place are a quick ride away, and the QLine on Woodward is a few blocks west. The hotel has the familiar Hilton Garden Inn set-up: comfortable rooms with good beds and work desks, an on-site restaurant and bar serving made-to-order meals, room service, and a fitness center. Full breakfast is available for a fee. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out at noon, a usefully late departure. Pets are welcome, up to two per room and seventy-five pounds, for a non-refundable fee.

Location and getting around: this is the most convenient of our hotels for sports fans, with Ford Field and Comerica Park within walking distance and Little Caesars Arena a short ride north. Greektown's restaurants and the casino are steps away, and the downtown food tour finishes in Greektown, so you can walk back after the last bite. For the museums of Midtown, take the QLine up Woodward, and for The Henry Ford in Dearborn, use a car or rideshare.

The rooms: rooms are clean, modern and functional, with king or two-queen beds, which suits families and friends sharing. Higher floors have city views and less street noise. Hilton Honors members can earn and use points here.

What to know: there is no self-parking; valet parking is available at a significant daily charge with in-and-out privileges, so travelers without a car save the most here. Breakfast is extra, but downtown has plenty of coffee shops and bakeries within a few minutes, including stops on the sweet treats tour. Rates rise sharply on game days and convention weeks, so book early if your dates coincide with a big event.