Cheap accomadation in detroit

Hi, there are 6 people in my group and we are travelling from chicago to toronto over winter break, and I%26#39;m wondering if it%26#39;s worth staying in detroit for one night, to see a bit of detroit and break up the travelling. The only thing is I can%26#39;t seem to find any cheap accomadation and it seems like detroit is a dangerous/uneventful place to stay. any advice would be appreciated.

Cheap accomadation in detroit

Detroit certainly has bad areas, but there are plenty of safe places to visit, and uneventful it is not. There are other options between Toronto and Chicago, but it all depends on your interests and when you%26#39;re traveling. So:

* What are you interested in doing/seeing?

* What date would be visiting Detroit?

* What do you consider ';cheap';?

Cheap accomadation in detroit

We%26#39;d probably be interested in doing usual tourist things, any landmarks, maybe a museum or two, big shopping areas, somewhere to drink later on or see a band.

We will be going on either the 21st or 22nd.

Cheap is less then $30 per person per night.

thanks for your reply

For bars and bands the Greektown area would suit your needs well. The stadium district is very close to this area too. The Henry Ford Museum would be worth a visit but it is actually a bit outside Detroit. Same goes for shopping. You%26#39;ll need to hit the burbs. You could get two rooms at the Milner for under $200 per night. You might also consider the Holiday Inn Express near Cobo Hall.

The Holiday Inn Express and the Milner (both in downtown Detroit) might fit your budget, but read the reviews of these hotels to get a realistic idea of what to expect. Some people were very happy, while others were terribly disappointed. They might be acceptable if cost is your primary consideration.

Shopping is not a Detroit strength. The best large shopping mall area is Somerset, in suburban Troy. From downtown, it is about 35-45 minutes straight up I-75. Exit at Big Beaver Road (exit 69) and go west about a mile or two. There are closer malls, but this is by far the best, with the greatest variety and stores.

Detroit Institute of Art (DIA is the best art museum in the metro area. The Henry Ford in suburban Dearborn (allow 15-20 minutes drive time) combines an outdoor, historical village with an indoor museum of 19th and early 20th century technology. Both parts of the Henry Ford are excellent and worth a visit. There also is the Fairlane Mall in Dearborn for shopping, though it%26#39;s attraction as a shopping venue isn%26#39;t all that great.

I think it would be a shame to come to Detroit and miss seeing the Fox Theatre. It is beautiful. You can sometimes get discounted tickets on Stubhub.com or group discount through Ticketmaster.

Hello, Tescotravel.

Honestly speaking, one day and one night in Detroit would show you almost nothing of the city. But, then, previous posters have offered very good advice and options.

As you probably already know, Detroit is a hard-scrabble town; blue collar with just a bit of culture. There is a powerful local music scene here, casinos, some great and some unique dining; at least three of the greatest museums in the world, and a companion city in Windsor, just across the Detroit River.

Please ask if you want links to travel advice for Detroit, currenly on the web.

Hope you and your companions have a great winter break.