We chose the Siren due to its excellent location on Broadway - in the middle of downtown with lots of good bars and restaurants a few minutes’ walk away. It is in a unique building which makes imaginative use of the limited space available, given how narrow it is. We were aware the rooms were very small and so booked a Parlor room which was on the 8th floor. It was still on the small side but had 3 big windows with a great view of the Detroit Athletic Club building, Opera House and Tigers stadium. There was the usual city noise but this didn’t bother us at all. The room had nice bedding, a slim sofa, table and chair. There was no storage or hanging space for clothes due to space but a couple of hooks on the wall with hangers. There was no safe which was disappointing, and also no fridge. There was a cupboard under the TV with ironing board and fan/heater which we felt would have been better used for the above items. Quirky bathroom with nice but limited toiletries. Unfortunately there was no dine-in breakfast option available at this hotel - at our time of booking, they had this in the Ash Bar as well as a weekend brunch, but these were stopped a few weeks before our stay. You can get coffee and a pastry in the lobby. Also no happy hour which was previously listed. It seems like they don’t have much demand for this bar as it was closed at random times. Hopefully these will come back. We did have a drink at the Candy Bar which was fun. There was no coffee in the room, and no complimentary water anywhere. The corridors and communal areas are extremely dark which takes some getting used to, but not really a problem as you aren’t in them for long. Staff interaction is minimal but courteous. Would recommend.
I spent one night at the Hollywood ****** at Greektown. I did not visit the ******. I was looking for a nice place to stay for the night. The hotel grounds were 4-stars. I arrived around 7 PM. It took some time to check in because I had to wait for a number of others who qualified for the VIP check-in line.
I stayed in a basic, twin queen room. The room and bathroom were nice and modern. Shortly after getting into my room, bright exterior lights turned on - shining in the direction of my room. I couldn't see what they were illuminating, but if I had to guess, it was perhaps the hotel name written on the exterior. Those lights stayed on all night. The drapes didn't completely cover the windows, so my room was illuminated all night. The room stayed one temperature despite what the thermostat was set to. There was an intermittent hum coming from the in-wall heater as if it was revving up. I ultimately slept with earplugs.
I am have been able to overlook the illuminated room, dysfunctional thermostat, and intermittent hum if I was there for other reasons than to sleep, like to visit the ******, or go out.
For a luxurious weekend getaway, The Athenium Suite Premium is elegantly appointed, with plush accomodations, featuring large living spaces, with high ceilings, and ambient dimmer lighting, accomodating office space. clean comfortable furniture, modern decor, large marble jacuzzi tub. large full mirrored bathroom with shower, a huge sunken bedroom with large double sliding glass door closets. spectacular nightime views of the downtown Detroit skyline! ' The service is 1st rate. where the staff anticipates your every need and efficiently seques the transitions of luggage transport, on-the-spot valet parking, friendly 24 hour shuttle service within a 5 mile radius. ' ' The hotel is in the heart of Greektown offerings, and within minutes of all the arenas and sports stadiums, as well as the performing arts snd stage houses. ' The Athenium will delight and pamper you!
My wife and I wanted to do a staycation with our two young sons (5 and 7), and we could not have picked a better location. The Cambria is absolutely beautiful! They staff were are courteous and provided excellent service, the ambiance and aesthetics were flawless, and the surrounding amenities and attractions are spot on. I loved everything about our stay! In addition, I was fortunate to meet one of the hotel executives (Nick), and he is the man! Super cool guy, laid back, and showed me that he truly cares about guests having a wonderful experience. That was a tremendous bonus during our time, and I look forward to our next visit. Definitely recommend staying here for any occasion or celebration. A.T.
Yyoma_luWe chose this hotel because of its location. In that sense, it served its purpose. The hotel is, however, a disappointment in almost every regard. It is the result of the renovation of an historic Detroit hotel, a renovation that completely purged any character and charm that the building might have had. This is an example of corporate design run amuck. When you are in this Westin in Detroit, you could just as well be in a Westin in Dubai or Stockholm or Halifax. It is impersonal, bland, colorless. The signage is poor. Even the reception/registration desk is unmarked. In our large room, space was wasted. There were no good reading lamps. There was a sofa that must be the most uncomfortable sofa ever invented. On top of the hefty price for the rooms in this hotel, you must pay a high price for internet access.
• The owners are growing their brand and currently renovating this property. • The owner seems to genuinely care about the property, the guests and the quality of service. • Overall the front desk staff is professional and cordial; but, there is on bad apple in the bunch - - a guy who is imperious and overbearing and who acts as if the guests are somehow beneath him. If you ever get flagged as a ”bad guest,” it was done by this guy; check your credit card bill for a ”ghost charge” (i.e. one you did not make or authorize). • Given time, this property may be a quality go-to boutique hotel. Hopefully, without any ”bad apples”.