OverviewThis hotel and casino is adjacent to the John C Lodge Freeway, just north of the downtown area. With an on-site casino, an entertainment venue and multiple restaurants, this property is well suited for guests looking for resort-style accommodations.
All rooms are smoke free and include free Wi-Fi and free remote printing, an iPod docking station, on-screen in-room flight updates, 300 thread-count linens, marble bathroom fixtures, an in-room coffeemaker, a mini-bar, a desk and individual climate control.
Free self- and valet parking are available on site. While not permitted in guest rooms, smoking is allowed on the casino floor. Pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $125 per stay.
There are multiple on-site dining options at this property, including a buffet restaurant, fine dining and casual dining restaurants. Room service is available 24 hours.
The on-site casino features over 2,900 slot machines, 59 gaming tables and a poker room. The on-site D-Tour Spa offers massage, body treatments, a hot tub and steam rooms. Other on-site amenities include a theatre (Sound Board), night clubs, a fitness centre, a business centre and a gift shop.
Access to Interstate 75 is a 1-minute drive away. The downtown area, which is about a 5-minute drive away, features the Detroit Opera House, the Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Comerica Park baseball field, Ford Field, the Riverwalk, and the University of Detroit Mercy Law. The Ambassador Bridge to Windsor, Ontario is about 6 minutes away by car.
The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is a 20- to 30-minute drive away, depending on traffic. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on December 18, 2013: Pet policy.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed impressed with the quality of the rooms. Reviewers frequently described the rooms as clean and well appointed with modern furnishings. Some guests added that the rooms were spacious and that the bathrooms were luxurious, while one reviewer described her rooms as "sleek". Several reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable, while a few guests praised pleasant views of the downtown area.
The staff throughout the hotel were often complimented by guests for their friendly service.
A few guests enjoyed having multiple on-site dining options, while a few reviewers praised the food served at the on-site restaurants. A couple of guests thought that the prices at the on-site restaurants were reasonable.
A couple of reviewers enjoyed services at the on-site spa.
The Bad
There were few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests complained about cigarette smoke on the casino floor.
While many guests complimented the staff, a few reviewers thought that some of the front desk agents seemed disinterested in their concerns.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.4 out of 5, with 94% of 1,326 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #9 out of 34 hotels in Detroit, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 241 reviews.
The author called the hotel on December 18, 2013 to verify some information.
