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Detroit Westin Airport Hotel Soundproof?

Where: 2501 WorldGateway Place [map], Detroit, MI, United States, 48242

We recently found ourselves at DTW checking out the Detroit Westin Airport Hotel.

It looked like a damn fine park-n-fly solution. Situated in the new McNamara Terminal, this hotel appeared to have it all, a slick lobby, brand new rooms, and a sushi joint. However, here is what a musician type who stayed there said:

As I was escorted to my room I was told, among other things, "we have over 400 soundproof rooms". Heh--I didn't sleep a wink. My room was anything but soundproof, located right across from an elevator. All night long, every time the elevator arrived at my floor, a stinking "F"  note could resonated clearly in my room.

I can not recommend a hotel that claims to be soundproof, and isn't. If I don't sleep, the hotels star rating becomes irrelevant. The allure of decor and amenities can quickly fade in such a scenario.

We agree. But, damn, this place still has that "new hotel" smell. Hopefully they will soundproof further. Meanwhile, if you overnight here be sure to ask for a room away from the elevator--it is probably a much different experience.

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