Hotels in Detroit

Detroit Introduction

The mention of Detroit conjures up a unique mix of impressions. Music lovers will remember it fondly as the home of Motown, car enthusiasts know it as the 'Motor City,' birthplace of many automotive classics, fans of natural beauty appreciate its dramatic location at the gateway to the Great Lakes, and wildlife aficionados recognize its importance as the site of the only international wildlife refuge in North America. Art experts, too, acknowledge the global significance of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ prestigious collection. Add fabulous shopping, great restaurants, and a buzzing nightlife scene, and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect city vacation.

Hotels in Detroit

Hotels in Detroit cater for every eventuality, from overnight business stops to freewheeling family vacations. The choice is as wide as you’d expect from a major U.S. city, ranging from luxurious 4-star inns with a wealth of on-site amenities to cheap-and-cheerful motels offering basic but comfortable accommodations. Book ahead for the best Detroit hotel deals and surprise yourself with what you can get for your dollar. With very little seasonal price variation, it’s often possible to negotiate an upgrade if you shop around. Maximize your benefits with a package that includes free breakfast, complimentary WiFi, and unlimited use of leisure facilities.

Where to stay

Hotels in Detroit's downtown area offer the chance to easily visit all the cultural sights and enjoy the buzz of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Check into the Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront and enjoy panoramic views across the Detroit River to Windsor, on the Canadian side of the water, or head along East Jefferson Avenue to find a stylish inn within easy walking distance of the charming Belle Isle Park. Choose a motel on the main artery of Interstate 94 if you’re on a whistle-stop trip, or head west to the suburb of Dearborn and be close to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, a Detroit must-see.

Things to see

Music lovers from all over the world come to stand in Studio A of Hitsville, U.S.A., the headquarters of the Motown label. Detroit’s musical legacy stretches back to the blues clubs of the 1940s, but it was the swinging sixties that brought Motown to the attention of the international record-buying audience. Visit the Motown Museum to see where the likes of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and The Jackson 5 recorded their epoch-defining hits. See another side of the city’s rich cultural heritage at the Detroit Institute of Arts. This venerable institution boasts one of the best fine-art collections in the U.S. in a landmark building of striking white marble. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll through Belle Isle Park to admire the work of visionary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and see the unique display of orchids in the park's conservatory.

How to get to Detroit

Detroit’s strategic location at the crossroads of the North American continent ensured its position as an important transportation hub from its earliest days. Not surprisingly, the center of the automotive industry is nowadays well served by the highway network, with many transnational interstates converging in the city. Detroit International Airport, 20 miles south of the city, is a major global gateway and one of Delta Air Lines’ busiest hubs. There is a variety of options for public travel in Detroit, including a handy downtown elevated rail system and a network of regional bus routes.