Marriot Renaissance Center: Tried and True

December 14, 2004 at 8:32 AM | by mindswing | Comments (0)

[Editor's note: mindswing, one of our favorite biz travelers, is back. In the past the 'swing has given us hot tips on how to save while on the road, and has contributed a couple of hotel stories. Nowadays, it looks like his company has him in Detroit quite often. Ahh, nothing like Detroit in December. Enjoy mindswings two latest hotel stories.]

Located in the heart of Detroit in a massive sky scraper complex, this hotel delivers a consistently good experience with one minor flaw.

When I travel to Detroit, this is my hotel of choice. While it's not an luxury boutique hotel, this property has a lot going for it.

The Good:

Located in a massive skyscraper complete with a mall, attached people mover, and a small company called General Motors.

Sweeping views for upper floors of the river and Canada.

Good high speed internet and wifi in the lobby.

The "Rivercafe" attached is a good bar and restaurant. Try the french onion soup.

Friendly staff

Great concierge lounge if you can get access

(The bad, the ugly, and the verdict, after the jump)

The Bad:

Hard as a rock bed with uncomfortable sheets.

Expensive parking

The Ugly:

Um, well when the Democratic convention was there I saw a couple ugly teamster women. Otherwise, nothing ugly to be found.
[Editor's Note: Did we miss the memo? We thought the DNC was in Boston? Maybe years ago it was in Detroit? Is mindswing dating himself?]

The Verdict: Stay here when in Detroit. Don't forget to complain about the beds so they get replaced.

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