Detroit Michigan Hotels - City Information

Known as “Motown” or “The Motor City” or “The D”, Detroit, Michigan wears a lot of hats. Settled by the French in 1701 as a post, Detroit enjoys a beautiful setting on Lake Erie giving some Detroit, Michigan hotels great views. The metro area exceeds five million, so you can expect to find every kind of service you might need when you visit.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) offers over 1,200 non-stop departures and arrivals per day with a variety of convenient Detroit, MI hotels surrounding.  Once there, getting around is easy by car; additionally, the Detroit People Mover, an elevated transit system, is available in the central business district for a minimal charge.

Headquarters to famous automobile makers Ford and General Motors, visitors enjoy exploring the Automotive Hall of Fame to see your first car – or maybe your grandfather’s first car! The Henry Ford Estate, a National Historic Landmark, is in the process of combining with the Edsel Ford House to create one united property. The automobile changed history and Detroit has worked hard to preserve this history for generations to come.

If you enjoy museums, tour the Institute of Arts Museum or the Arab American National Museum. The Motown Historical Museum explores the growth of Motown and its enormous world-wide impact. Families with a love of music and popular culture will enjoy touring this museum. You will be thrilled with the number of excellent discount hotels we offer in this area - they are just a click away!

Take the kids to the Cranbrook Institue of Science where you can see 90 bats at the Bat Zone. The Detroit Science Center provides a variety of interactive experiences. A fun and informative undertaking is performing various activities and determining how many calories you burned. That just might make you want to pass on the fries next meal! With a little advance planning you can schedule a special experience at the Detroit Zoo, such as Breakfast with the Butterflies or the Giraffes. Keep in mind as you are planning that it might be advantageous to choose a family-friendly hotel near the attractions you are visiting in order to save time; of course, you can also save a little money by selecting one of those discount hotels! Another savings tip is to watch for special weekend rates offered by business hotels.

For all you sports fans, Detroit is home to the NFL’s Lions and the Tigers for professional baseball. For extreme action, see a popular NHL Red Wings game. NBA action is found with the Detroit Pistons. After the game, try your luck at the casinos, MGM Grand or Greek Town Casino. Detroit is the place to play hard!

When visiting Detroit, don’t forget it’s right on a river, Great Lake Erie and nearby Lake St. Clair. Enjoy fishing, boating and other water-related activities, plus hiking, camping, biking and wakeboarding, all within a short drive. Plan ahead and you will be sure to have a memorable visit to Detroit!