  French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 45 Registered: 10-2006 |
Out of the choices which hotel is overall better REN CEN Marriott Omni Atheneum my cousins want to know | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 46 Registered: 10-2006 |
price does not matter!!!!!!!! | ||
Milwaukee Member Username: Milwaukee Post Number: 571 Registered: 08-2006 |
There should be a threat in archives if you check. I think the clear winner was the Omni. Everyone seemed to have good thoughts about it. | ||
Ramcharger Member Username: Ramcharger Post Number: 193 Registered: 05-2006 |
I believe that the Atheneum is the only AAA four diamond hotel in Detroit. Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 1660 Registered: 11-2003 |
I stayed at the Antheneum, very nice, all suites and lots to do in walking distance - a big plus over the Omni in my book | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 663 Registered: 04-2006 |
the Viking on Grand River. Its walking distance to Carls and Motor City Casino | ||
Dan Member Username: Dan Post Number: 1335 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ren Cen or Atheneum. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 735 Registered: 02-2006 |
I'd never stay at the Omni. Talk about middle of nowhere. | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 402 Registered: 01-2006 |
The Omni is great. I think it will be awesome for Omni guests to be able to walk downtown via the rivefront. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 47 Registered: 10-2006 |
well are any of them really bad | ||
Rickinatlanta Member Username: Rickinatlanta Post Number: 19 Registered: 07-2006 |
Courtyard Marriott on Jefferson is really nice with a great view of the river from some of the rooms. | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 665 Registered: 04-2006 |
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/ michigan/detroit/viking-motel- detroit.html#hotel-search If you are looking for luxury, the viking is not for you. You might want to add the Hilton Garden Inn. This is not your typical Hilton Garden Inn as it has a full-time restraunt. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 3390 Registered: 08-2004 |
One can hardly call ON THE WATERFRONT the middle of nowhere. Maybe the areas nearby are still in the development phase that hasn't been fully developed yet, but it is in a historic structure in the historic River Place complex. But all the folks I have talked to who stayed at the Omni have loved it. It is more like an Inn. | ||
Focusonthed Member Username: Focusonthed Post Number: 736 Registered: 02-2006 |
It looks like a nice place, but if you don't want to go to the Rattlesnake Club, you don't have many options without getting in the car. | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 4450 Registered: 10-2003 |
Cab it! | ||
Milwaukee Member Username: Milwaukee Post Number: 577 Registered: 08-2006 |
Jesus, some of you guys make the Omni sound like a horrible crack house. I've stayed at both and my vote goes to the Omni. The Ren Cen is bland and cold. The Athenium is best for walking around downtown. Omni is the nicest, its like a big mansion it feels like a home. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 4176 Registered: 11-2004 |
Not that this is a criteria for rating the three hotels, but don't most out of town sports teams that play downtown stay at the Atheneum? | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1014 Registered: 03-2006 |
yes their busses hum outside my window all day | ||
Dave Member Username: Dave Post Number: 120 Registered: 10-2003 |
One thing I really liked about the Atheneum is that their courtesy car would take me to the Eastern Market and pick me up when I called them. dave | ||
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man Post Number: 925 Registered: 11-2003 |
Focus, there are several bar/restaurant options in that area.....Stoney Creek Brewing/and at least two other bars in that area. (That I can't think of the names of right now....) | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7303 Registered: 10-2003 |
Didn't we just do this same thread a month ago? | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 95 Registered: 12-2006 |
what about that motor court motel over near Corktown where the asian tourists were held hostage during the technofest a few years back? That sounds cozy. I will say this for the RenCenMarriot, they finally installed their own gym....quite nice too, on the 40th floor....great views. They used to make you schlep your way all the way to Millender Center....walk through the gerbil tube, down to the lobby, elevator up to the fitness place....not a great use of time for those in a hurry and looking for a quick workout. My brother used to complain about that all the time when he was in town for business. | ||
Dbc Member Username: Dbc Post Number: 22 Registered: 09-2006 |
Gambling is right about other places on Campau a stone's throw from the Omni. You have Atwater Block for microbrews and food, Andrews on the Corner for beer and bar food, They Say for live jazz and food, and Karras Bros. for beer smoke-free. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 1082 Registered: 01-2005 |
Honestly...if your cousins are going to stay in Detroit, put them up at the Inns on Ferry Street. They will have a great time there: http://innonferrystreet.com/05 /index.php | ||
Mongo Member Username: Mongo Post Number: 13 Registered: 10-2006 |
The Airport in. All the hookers and drugs you want. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 185 Registered: 10-2004 |
A friend of mine is interested in staying at the Holiday Inn Express on Washington. I know that there is a PM station nearby and that it is relatively close to everything...but would the general area and hotel be recommendable? I know that all the hotel websites contain reviews, but most are usually negative posters. Anyone on here personally stay there? (Message edited by knocturnal on January 14, 2007) | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 241 Registered: 10-2006 |
Not the nicest area of downtown, but if your friends enjoy seeing historic buildings being renovated, then it is the best place. Washington Blvd. (the street it fronts) is relatively decent, but between the hotel and campus martius there is a solid block of vacant buildings. As mentioned earlier, the Omni Hotel is prob. the nicest, but not within walking dist. of downtown. | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 396 Registered: 03-2006 |
well I wouldn't call it a solid block of vacant buildings. You'd find Lafayette and American coney island and some other small shops but generally it is vacant mainly because of the B-C and Lafayette and we all know how that is changing...but it is close to a PM station | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 153 Registered: 11-2006 |
The inside of the Holiday Inn downtown is very nice, and updated, including a new full service restuarant. Does the RenCen allow its guests to use the Millender Center pool??? | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 186 Registered: 10-2004 |
Thanks for the info, it is appreciated.  | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 246 Registered: 10-2006 |
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be cynical with my comment, but what I was trying to say is that the area behind the hotel is probably currently the most abandoned block of downtown, honestly. | ||
Drankin21 Member Username: Drankin21 Post Number: 47 Registered: 12-2003 |
Depends what your friends are here for. I've stayed at the Marriott, Atheneum, and Hilton Garden Inn and all are great. You can't go wrong with any of them but the Atheneum is best if you are here for entertainment since it's in the middle of everything. Marriott may take a People Mover or cab ride to get to some places. Hilton is about as good as the Atheneum as far as location is concerned and is best for sporting events. | ||
Fjw718 Member Username: Fjw718 Post Number: 91 Registered: 11-2005 |
I would go with the ren cen. Pay the low rate, but when you check in, ask for a Very High floor and they will be happy to give you one. The cheap rooms go all the way up to 64th or 65th floor.....you can even specify if you want a canada view or city view...they never really sell out. Nothing beats a view that high in the midwest.... (Message edited by fjw718 on January 16, 2007) | ||
Gianni Member Username: Gianni Post Number: 271 Registered: 05-2004 |
I'll second the Ren Cen. It is worth it for the view itself. And if price is no object, you could not possibly go wrong staying at the Omni and eating at the Rattlesnake, IMHO it is and has been for many years the best restaurant in Detroit. | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 776 Registered: 04-2006 |
I like the Doubletree in Detroit. I also like the Residence Inn, both are close to the Chili's, Compusa, and Office Depot which are also in Detroit. | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 159 Registered: 11-2006 |
Haha, thats true. | ||
Knocturnal Member Username: Knocturnal Post Number: 187 Registered: 10-2004 |
Again, thanks for the feedback. I believe my friend is a Priority Rewards member, so his group was looking to book at a Holiday Inn. I don't believe he will have any issues, even if he isn't in the most aesthetically pleasing area of downtown. As long as he is enjoying himself, and spending money, that is the main thing, right? (Message edited by knocturnal on January 16, 2007) |
