Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham, an IHG HotelvsDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Doubletree by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby is the choice of most professionals compared to Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham. Doubletree by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby ranks #16 in Detroit with recommendations from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Gayot.
Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham, an IHG Hotel
 Fodor's
35270 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
From $79/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Fitness Center
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 
 "In the heart of downtown Birmingham, this hotel was completely renovated in 2004." Full review
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
525 West Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "A historic addition to Downtown Detroit." 
 "This hotel fills a historic beaux-arts building downtown." Full review