Options for a hotel in Detroit

I will be in Detroit on business in mid-March. My training facility is located on East Bethune Street, adjacent to downtown. Would I be better off staying at the Omni or staying farther out in someplace like Southfield? I have heard that downtown is pretty much dead after 5 pm. Howver I am traveling alone and am not interested in venturing out by myself for shopping or nightlife.Once I am in for the night, that%26#39;s it. I am not a morning person so I would like to stay at a location convenient to my training, but I don%26#39;t want to put myself in an uncomfortable location either. Which location would you choose? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Options for a hotel in Detroit

The Omni isn%26#39;t really convenient to where you%26#39;ll be.

Dearborn or Southfield would be within a 20-30 min commute and both offer several options on hotels. You don%26#39;t say how long you%26#39;ll be there, but there are extended-stay hotels in both cities that would offer you a bit more room and the option of having a kitchen in your room.

The downtown hotels would put you about 10-15 minutes from your training, but there would be the added expense of parking. The Marriott Ren Cen and Courtyard face each other on Jefferson. Ren Cen has several restaurants inside the building. The Atheneum is a couple blocks north and all three adjacent to the People Mover, an elevated tram that circles downtown. So, if you did want to venture out, it would be easier.

All are also close to Greektown which offers several restaurants and has the casino. I believe the Greektown Casino hotel will be open by March.

The Westin, DoubleTree and MGM Casino have all opened within the last year, but are farther away from other restaurants, etc.

One last option which is only about a half-mile from your training site is the Inn on Ferry Street. It%26#39;s a small hotel operated by the Institute of Arts that%26#39;s located in several historic houses in the Cultural/University District.

If I wanted a long-term hotel, I%26#39;d opt for Spring Hill Suites in Dearborn. (It%26#39;s a little newer than the Residence Inn there.) You%26#39;d have less chance of a traffic problem than commuting from Southfield and it%26#39;s closer to the airport. If I wanted an large downtown hotel, I%26#39;d pick the Marriott at Ren Cen. Great views (ask for a room above the 40th floor, so you%26#39;re not looking into someone%26#39;s office) and convenient to lots of restaurants.

Options for a hotel in Detroit

You must be going someplace near the Wayne State Campus - or Orchestra Hall. I see ';violinist'; in your screen name.

I would say Inn on Ferry Street would be a good choice - straight shot up Woodward to get where you%26#39;re going w/o too much rush hour traffic. I think there is a good sushi place nearby called Wasabe.

Downtown Hotels are going to cost for parking.

I agree - Southfield or Dearborn wouldn%26#39;t be bad choices - no more than 30 min to your location in the morning.

Here is a write up on the Japanese resto

…detnews.com/detroit-mi/…

There are other good places, too. Maybe your colleagues at the training center will join you for dinner. Dining alone can be a drag.

If you want suggestions, just holler.

Presumably you%26#39;ll have a rental car?

You don%26#39;t say how long you%26#39;ll be here, but if for more than a couple days and for something a bit different you might consider one of these lofts. The actual location is close to Comerica Park (where the Tigers play now), not the old Tiger Stadium.

vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/…detroit

The building has secure parking, and is within a couple miles of Bethune St. Location is between Downtown and the Wayne State campus/museums area.

Downtown Detroit is actually not entirely dead in the evening. People do go to restaurants and bars. There%26#39;s just not much/anything in the way of shopping.

Here are a bunch of reviews. http://www.yelp.com/detroit

Anyplace from Downtown to Hamtramck, from Eastern Market area to Mexicantown is within a few minutes drive. Ferndale and Royal Oak, out 10 miles/15 minutes to the north, offer varied dining and a lively bar scene.

The Inn at Ferry Ave. is a great choice. They offer free shuttle service anywhere in the downtown Detroit area (restaurants, theatre, other hotels, etc.). When you are ready to be picked up, you simply call the phone number on the business card they hand you. It really works out well. I recommend dinner at Sweet Georgia Browns. Excellent food and wonderful jazz!

I loved staying there last May. The rooms are beautiful and the service is excellent. Breakfast is included in the price and is delicious. One suggestion though, if you are woman traveling alone, I would request to be in the building where the main living room and reception desk are located. There is a bit more action. When I travel alone, I prefer not to be located too far from other people....it%26#39;s just my thing.

Have a great trip! Moms

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