OverviewLocated about a 5-minute drive from Warren's city centre and a 6-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 696 on-ramp, the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Warren is suitable for business or vacation travellers who prefer a centrally located hotel with meeting/banquet facilities, on-site dining and easy highway access.
Each of this smoke-free hotel's guest rooms and suites comes equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a desk, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms with a living area and a sofabed, a separate bedroom and a microwave are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, meeting/banquet space, a business centre, a convenience store, laundry facilities, free parking and on-site dining at The Bistro, which serves breakfast and dinner daily. Pets are not permitted.
Red Oaks Waterpark is roughly a 10-minute drive away, while Freedom Hill Amphitheatre can be found 11 minutes away by car. Tech Plaza Shopping Center is 11 minutes away on foot and Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET) is an 18-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: November 21, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's staff, location and rooms.
Many guests praised the hotel's staff, characterizing them as friendly, accommodating and efficient. One patron noted, "I had car trouble while staying at this hotel and the staff were very caring and helpful! The front desk personnel called a local garage and arranged a cab for me. When I had to stay an extra night, they were quick to make arrangements for me".
The hotel's location was enjoyed by numerous reviewers. They found it close to downtown Warren, restaurants, shopping, Tim Hortons, a library, a liquor store and downtown Detroit.
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, quiet and well maintained, with comfortable beds. A few travellers were disappointed with their rooms, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the hotel's rooms.
Although several reviewers enjoyed their clean and comfortable rooms, a few guests criticized their lodgings. They reported dated decor, worn furniture, noisy in-room air conditioning and noise from guests in the hallways.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.2 out of 5 with a 92% recommendation rate from 86 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #6 of 19 Warren hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 56 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.8 out of 10 from 6 reviews.
The author called the hotel on November 21, 2013 to verify some information.
