The AtheneumvsDetroit Foundation Hotel
The Atheneum and Detroit Foundation Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Atheneum ranks significantly higher than Detroit Foundation Hotel. The Atheneum scores 80 with praise from 5 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
The Atheneum
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
1000 Brush Ave., Greektown, Detroit, MI 48226
From $165/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "The Atheneum certainly has location working for it: it’s right in the heart of Greektown’s vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene and convenient to theaters... and Ford Field football stadium." Full review
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While spacious and well-appointed, rooms are being updated in 2008 with new furnishings, so ask for a renovated room.
Rough Guide "At this upmarket hotel In Greektown, visitors can look out at the skyline from their rooms, or just use their luxurious In-room soaking tubs."
Michelin Guide "A two-story lobby mural of Trojan War figures sets the scene for trendy Greektown's popular all suite property."
DK Eyewitness "The Atheneum Suite Hotel is situated in the middle of Greektown and provides access to the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit and to Greektown dining and nightlife."
Fodor's "Business travelers and visiting celebrities favor this downtown property. The spacious, individually decorated suites have Greek overtones." Full review
Detroit Foundation Hotel
Tablet
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
National Geographic
250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226-4469
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Tablet19.3
"Nobody builds hotels anymore, at least not from scratch — and now that repurposed and reused structures are in high demand among the hoteliers of the world, the city of Detroit suddenly..." Full review
Lonely Planet "This 1929 fire station in the heart of the city was transformed into a boutique hotel that blends modern convenience and style with original architectural features and a strong sense of history." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The institutional vibe is warmed up considerably by generous helpings of local artwork, as well as contemporary design furniture in the public spaces and the guest rooms." Full review
National Geographic "The Detroit Foundation Hotel, once headquarters of Detroit’s fire department, has retained firehouse designs and details; 100 guest rooms pair salvaged wood with exposed brick, while..."
Condé Nast Traveler
