"The room was clean and up-to-date, the hotel staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. However, we were disappointed that our room was dark and had no natural light. We couldn't open the curtains or window because we faced into the building by the noisy children's activity area. The phone didn't work.2016-08-05"
"Affordable and pet-friendly. The room was immaculate, and the employees were the friendly, most helpful and courteous people. Great breakfast. This was the best hotel I've stayed in.2018-03-13"
"Clean, nicely equipped room. One issue was the high bed in the handicap room. The hotel staff was welcoming and helpful. I recommend staying here.2017-09-27"
"Nice, quiet hotel with good service. I'd stay again.2017-06-14"
"Check-in was noisy with yelling guests, and my room was right where the commotion was. I felt unsafe. The door had gaps around it, and there was no coffee machine. Find another motel.2019-06-18"
"I couldn't change channels on the TV in my room, and the volume was either on or off. The coffee machine didn't work, either. A warm blanket would've been nice. The hotel clerk was super helpful, friendly, and accommodating.2023-11-23"
"I expected a lot more from an expensive hotel. The pool water was freezing. An unsatisfactory stay.2017-05-15"
"A bit difficult to access. Good hotel. Everything was clean, and the staff was helpful.2015-06-20"
"The hotel was clean and up to my standard. The employees were polite. Don't think twice; just stay here.2018-01-04"
"This hotel was more than good for a budget stay. The staff was friendly. Nice experience.2016-02-03"
"Overpriced for an old hotel. Room badly needed refurbishing. Sofa was stained and torn. Ceiling vent in the bathroom was disgusting. Good staff. Don't recommend and won't stay again.2015-02-03"
"The hotel was beautiful, but the employees were downright rude. After checking out, I realized I'd lost my ID, and the clerk gave me attitude and wouldn't help me.2023-04-04"
"A decent hotel, but don't expect too much. The carpeting was smelly and looked unclean. The vending machine on the 4th floor didn't work during my 4-day stay, and no information was provided about other options. Housekeeping didn't answer the phone after 6 PM. The front desk clerks were courteous, and so were the housekeepers.2017-09-19"
"Good hotel with super friendly, helpful employees. No on-site restaurant, though, and breakfast got boring after 3 days. There was only 1 elevator in operation.2019-02-08"
"This hotel wasn't the greatest. Security was rude and slightly aggressive toward my friends who came to hang out in my room. I wasn't pleased.2018-11-20"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. I didn't like paying to park, though.2018-01-29"
"Convenient to everything along the waterfront. I enjoyed my hotel stay, but the elevators were out of service. There were so many children in the pool that I couldn't use it. I absolutely loved the breakfast. Great place.2019-02-19"
"Great hotel. The room was clean and just like home, and the staff was excellent. Conveniently located, too.2017-10-30"
"The room was beautifully decorated, and the beds were comfortable. The hotel had few amenities, though. There were no drinking glasses or alarm clock in the room. The coffee bar in the lobby wasn't complimentary. No daily housekeeping. Parking cost $17 per night.2023-12-07"
"The hotel was fairly new, and we were quite pleased.2023-04-21"
"The hotel was clean and attractive. The room was nice and comfortable, and I loved having a sofa. I recommend staying here.2018-11-27"
"I heard traffic noise all night, even on the 18th floor of the hotel. No hair dryer and not enough towels. The employees were great. Bring ear plugs.2018-08-07"
"Convenient downtown location; easy to access from highways. Good value. The hotel room was comfortable and quiet, and the employees were friendly and accommodating. This was the perfect place for us to stay after a Tigers game. Highly recommend.2016-09-13"
"The hotel room was clean, the view was excellent, and the bed was comfortable. The front desk service was exceptional; the clerks handled all inquiries and problems in a friendly, courteous manner. The amenities looked great, but we didn't have time to use them. OK food at the restaurant, but the menu was limited. No continental breakfast. We were charged for an extra day of parking because of a late checkout, but we were able to sort that out. We recommend staying here.2019-07-21"
"We stayed at this hotel on New Year's Eve, and it was a horrible experience. The rates were too high, it took about a half hour to get a drink, and the bar ran out of basics. We ordered food at 10 PM, but the kitchen closed at 11 and we never got our food. Don't stay here.2018-01-03"
"Great hotel with clean rooms and friendly personnel.2017-10-23"
"I enjoyed my stay, and the service was terrific. The blueberry pancakes at breakfast was great. The only negative was that my "atrium" view was of a concrete wall. I'd definitely stay here again and recommend it.2018-08-30"
"We had a pleasant stay at this hotel, and got a shuttle ride to our venue. All the employees were nice. We ate at the new on-site restaurant, and the food was good.2022-10-17"
"The hotel looked nice, but the room was dated. The carpet and bathtub were dirty, and the walls were stained. The bottled water in the fridge cost $3-$4, and both were half-empty. There was tape on the walls. The valet person was unfriendly and pushy, and parking cost $28 per night. There were noisy kids running around in the lobby. Find another place to stay.2019-08-20"
"An amazing experience. Great hotel; go for it.2018-10-15"
"This was our worst hotel stay ever. The AC in our room barely worked, the alarm clock was from the 1960s, and there was no hot water. We told the front desk clerks; they said they'd call maintenance, but we never saw any maintenance workers. The room had 2 fridges, neither of which worked well, and the cabinet was dirty. The room wasn't carpeted. The hallways had dirty carpeting and scuffed walls. The vending machine in the hallway was empty, and the ceiling above it was torn out. We left early in the morning. Don't stay here.2019-09-25"
"The rates were a bit high, but the hotel was clean and comfortable. I recommend staying here.2018-03-14"
"Ideal location for the many events and attractions in the downtown area. The hotel staff was accommodating, courteous, and helpful.2017-10-30"
"Close to stadiums and the QLINE station. The room was nice but small, and there was nowhere to hang clothes. No table or luggage rack. The carpet needed cleaning. I expected more luxury for the price. The valet staff was friendly.2017-09-22"
"The hotel staff was professional and laid-back. Great place to stay.2017-02-02"
"Close to Comerica Park. The room was nice and clean, and the hotel staff was nice. The restaurant was open, and there was no pool. Good restaurants nearby.2021-08-14"
"Clean hotel with welcoming, helpful personnel. The room, bed, and pillows were amazingly comfortable. Wonderful breakfast in the restaurant. We'll definitely stay here again.2017-12-07"
"The hotel staff was great to me. I enjoyed my stay very much.2015-04-13"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
