The Westin Book Cadillac is one of downtown Detroit's grand old hotels, and it has the scale to match. The tower dates from 1924, was designed by the architect Louis Kamper, and reopened as a Westin in 2008 after a long closure and a thorough restoration. Today it has 453 rooms, which puts it among the larger full-service hotels in the center of the city, and it sits on Washington Boulevard within a short walk of the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park, with Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena also close by. The setting matters: you are in the middle of the downtown theater and stadium district, so a walk to a game, a show or dinner takes minutes rather than a rideshare.
Rooms and facilities
It is a full-service property, and the facilities back that up. There is an indoor pool, a hot tub, a steam room and a gym, with the fitness center open around the clock. Dining includes The Motor Bar for dinner, as well as a bar and a coffee shop or cafe, so you can eat in the building without leaving on a cold night. Check-in begins at 4 p.m., check-out is before 11 a.m., and express check-in and check-out are available. The minimum age to check in is 21.
Getting around
Parking is by valet, and there is a surcharge, which is typical for downtown hotels but worth budgeting for on a multi-night stay. The People Mover and the QLINE streetcar are both a short walk away, which makes it easy to reach Midtown and the museums without a car, and the downtown stadiums and theaters are on foot. If you are driving in from the suburbs for a weekend, the valet is straightforward, though it adds to the nightly cost.
Who it suits
Couples on a Fox Theatre night, sports fans, business travelers who want a recognizable brand and a pool, and first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of downtown. The hotel is large, so expect the feel of a busy city property rather than a boutique, and book early for game and concert nights, when downtown fills up.
Families will appreciate the indoor pool on a cold day, and anyone who likes old buildings will enjoy the lobby and public rooms. Pair it with a day at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a stroll to Campus Martius.
Why stay here
- ✓453 rooms in a restored 1924 tower
- ✓Indoor pool, hot tub and steam room
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓The Motor Bar for dinner
- ✓Bar and coffee shop
- ✓Valet parking (surcharge)
- ✓Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.
- ✓Walk to the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park
Good questions
Where is the Westin Book Cadillac?+
On Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit, a short walk from the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park, with Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena nearby.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, plus a hot tub, a steam room and a gym, with the fitness center open 24 hours.
How do I park?+
Parking is by valet and carries a surcharge. The People Mover and QLINE are a short walk away if you would rather leave the car.
