DETROIT
The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center has completed a massive, one-year renovation project transforming 1,298 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of meeting space with an investment of $30 million.
The 70-floor hotel remained open throughout the project; only a few floors of guest rooms underwent reconstruction at a time, and meeting space remodeling was done in phases to enable group functions to continue without disruption.
The color palette now consists of neutrals and greys with teal accents, providing the perfect backdrop to eye-catching photography of Detroit architectural landmarks that adorn the walls.
As part of the guest room renovation, the hotel’s 52 deluxe suites on floors 62 to 70 have all been redesigned to further enhance their flexibility. Many suites now have dedicated space for hosting small events, conducting executive board meetings or casually entertaining guests.
The meeting space at the Detroit Marriot spans three floors with 34 separate rooms and the renovations enhanced functionality as well as aesthetics.
Perhaps most importantly, the public areas outside the meeting rooms were totally rethought to allow for the addition of pre-function space for small group gatherings. All-new flexible seating areas and workspaces have organically-shaped and ultra-contemporary furnishings. An overhead canopy helps to define separate areas of congregation and lighted wall panels feature a stylized skyline of Detroit and the Ambassador Bridge.
The Detroit Marriott also completely refurbished its two-level concierge lounge located on the 56th and 57th floors. Hotel visitors might also notice the new look of the Starbucks cafe, which resides in the same location on level one of the hotel, which now features a cool, slick décor, compliments of the Detroit Marriott.
As part of the overall brand transformation, Detroit Marriott guests will enjoy new technological innovations and amenities, including free Internet access for Marriott Rewards members who book directly on Marriott.com, luxurious 12” King mattresses, plus updated bedding and linens.
High-tech innovations include the installation of touchscreen electronic reader boards located in the main lobby, by Starbucks, in the first floor Motor Lobby, and also near the meeting room space on all three levels. For music lovers, the Presidential, Governor’s and Chairman’s Suites are equipped with Bluetooth technology to sync with a guest’s mobile device and deliver music through speakers mounted in the bed.
Additionally, in recognition of an increasing number of guests who need to stay “charged” at all times, the Detroit Marriott is one of 29 Marriott Hotels in a pilot program to provide Kube Systems’ portable charging stations in Greatroom lobbies. Mobile guests can now more conveniently charge their power-hungry iPhones, Android devices, iPads and more, using Kube Systems’ Qi technology – the global standard in wireless charging.
The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is located on the riverfront in the heart of downtown Detroit. The property has 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate up to 2,200 guests. The hotel is within the General Motors Renaissance Center complex, 25 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport and five minutes from Windsor, Ontario.
