Hotel Reviews for Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
3.5out of 5Based on 403 guest reviews, Average
Based on 487 traveler reviews
Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Excellent
115
Very Good
198
Average
100
Poor
42
Terrible
32
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“Overpriced for what you get”
May 14, 2013
M K, Redondo Beach, California | Trip type: Solo travel
Nice place to stay but a little pricy for what you get which is a standard room. What makes it nice is the location and the restaurants/shops/riverfront that you have...
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Nice place to stay but a little pricy for what you get which is a standard room. What makes it nice is the location and the restaurants/shops/riverfront that you have easy access to. The price they charge is similar to what I have paid for the JW Marriott Hotels which are much nicer. « less
“It was nice”
May 13, 2013
thecolonel1215, Malibu, California | Trip type: Solo travel
Detroit needs some 5 star hotels. That being said The Detroit Marriott was very comfortable as you would expect from a Marriott. It is big and could use a redo,...
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Detroit needs some 5 star hotels. That being said The Detroit Marriott was very comfortable as you would expect from a Marriott. It is big and could use a redo, It's starting to show it's age. In Detroit you really only have 3 choices downtown. The Marriott, The Book Cadilac and the Doubletree. I am not one to stay at a casino. The bed was great the view was nice and the bathroom a bit small. I thought the staff was very nice and helpfull. I was only in for a couple days so it was fine. But for $200. throw in the parking. « less
“Okay for a conference”
May 12, 2013
Greg C, Concord | Trip type: Business
Stayed here for an entire week. The rooms and view, whether river or city are wonderful. The layout is really odd and hard to get around. Key is to stay...
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Stayed here for an entire week. The rooms and view, whether river or city are wonderful. The layout is really odd and hard to get around. Key is to stay off the second floor. There is no access to elevator. Overall like the place but only for conferences « less
“An island of splendor”
May 12, 2013
Pete B | Trip type: Business
The Marriott at the "RenCen" as some locals call it, overlooks the wide Detroit River that separates the US from Canada. An area of concrete steps on the river side...
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The Marriott at the "RenCen" as some locals call it, overlooks the wide Detroit River that separates the US from Canada. An area of concrete steps on the river side is a popular place for viewing Windsor, Canada, with its Caesar's Casino, and watching the ships pass by. Andiamo's Italian Restaurant has a small outdoor seating area and provides comfortable, well-prepared dishes at moderate price. There's also a Joe Muer Seafood restaurant whose upscale prices sent me, via the 'Peoplemover' tram, to nearby Greektown for a more affordable meal.
My room on the 27th floor offered fascinating views of the river, Cobo Center, a riverboat, and also the queue where vehicles line up for the US-Canada tunnel. Rooms were clean and well-appointed, although there was a noisy conversation among the staff in the hall one afternoon. The ice maker across the hall was a little annoying sometimes as well.
Perhaps, my major complaint was the confusing lay-out of the walkways on the lower floors. Floor numbers don't seem to match up and the elevators and escalators require GPS to find your way to lower level shopping and eating areas. It took me a couple of days to find my way to the Starbucks, for example --- but never mind, I found a nice coffee shop elsewhere in the complex -- and it is a complex. I also found it interesting that some of the signage that is supposed to help you has arrows that point in opposite directions for the same destination. I wish they'd make up their mind! And if you're bored with your meeting, you can visit a showroom of GM vehicles on the lower level (I don't know what floor number to call it). The talking elevators tell you to use your key card to access the upper levels, which is fine, but after a few rides up and down, it tends to be a trifle annoying.
Overall, this is a nice property in which to hold a conference for over 1000 people. « less
“large and impersonal, but comfortable”
May 10, 2013
RFSAtlanta, atlanta | Trip type: Business
This is a huge hotel, which caters to conferences and conventions. I stayed for three nights in connection with a conference. All the rooms are the same. I stayed in...
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This is a huge hotel, which caters to conferences and conventions. I stayed for three nights in connection with a conference. All the rooms are the same. I stayed in a "concierge level" room, which is the same as all the other rooms except that you have access to the lounge, which serves a nice breakfast and has a cocktail hour in the evening, but you must pay for anything alchoholic. The room was reasonably comfortable except for a few small annoyances that you would not expect in a top class hotel: several large stains on the carpet, furniture somewhat worn and dated, no glasses in room, not even in bathroom, only paper cups. The staff were polite and responsive. I would stay here again in connection with a conference at this hotel, but probably not otherwise. Note: for internet in the room you must pay $12.95/day. « less
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Room Types - Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Concierge Room
1 or 2 beds. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, pay movies, and connection for laptop, MP3 player, digital camera, and video games. Clock radio. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer.
Deluxe
One King Bed or
Two Double Beds
This room overlooks the city or river. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided while a refrigerator can be requested. You will have a shower/tub combination, as well as complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A desk, complimentary weekday newspapers, and a wake-up call service are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Deluxe
One King Bed or
Two Double Beds
This room overlooks the city or river. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided while a refrigerator can be requested. You will have a shower/tub combination, as well as complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A desk, complimentary weekday newspapers, and a wake-up call service are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Junior Suite
One king bed. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, pay movies, and connection for laptop, MP3 player, digital camera, and video games. Clock radio. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Amenities - Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Breakfast in room
Car rental
Central location
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health centre
Garage
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Ironing facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Quiet location
Radio in room
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Sauna
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shop
Shower
Shows or evening entertainment
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Travellers cheques accepted
TV room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
18 miles from DTW, about 25-30 minute travel time
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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Previously Known As: Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center
Based on 487 traveler reviews 
Value
Rooms
“Overpriced for what you get”
Concierge Room
Junior Suite