DETROIT
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Convention Center hotel. Formerly the Ponchartrain Hotel, the property recently underwent a substantial renovation, with upgrades to all of the guest rooms as well as to its common areas and the exterior.
It is adjacent to Detroit's COBO Convention Center and minutes away from the headquarters of General Motors and other major corporations. The hotel is also close to major sporting venues, including Joe Louis Arena and Ford Field, home to the Detroit Lions football team.
The 25-story Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Convention Center hotel has 367 guestrooms, of which more than 60 are suites. Guests can take advantage of a variety of amenities, including an indoor pool, a business center and a well-outfitted fitness center. More than 10,000 square feet of meeting space is available, with nine meeting rooms and a ballroom that can be configured to accommodate a banquet for more than 350 people. Additionally, the hotel is equipped with an executive level floor with a separate lounge, as well as concierge service and valet parking.
The hotel also includes two restaurants, a lounge and an upscale café and gift shop. Guests looking for a casual bistro environment for breakfast, lunch or dinner can visit Reflections, a full-service restaurant. For more formal dining, the hotel offers dinner at the Top of the Ponch restaurant. Guests can also find a varied menu of lunch and dinner items at the hotel's Lobby Bar, including options for late-night room service.
