Hotel Courtyard Downtown, Detroit
Sitting right on East Jefferson Avenue, the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown offers an incredibly practical setup for exploring the Motor City. Built in 1984, the hotel is housed inside the sprawling Millender Center complex. It recently underwent a massive, top-to-bottom reimagining led by the Detroit-based team at Neumann/Smith Architecture alongside The Gettys Group, stripping away old hotel cliches for a sleek, highly contemporary look.
One of the coolest, most unique structural quirks of this hotel is its seamless connectivity. Guests can walk directly from the lobby into a climate-controlled skywalk that links straight to the iconic General Motors Renaissance Center. Even better, it has its very own integrated stop for the Detroit People Mover—the city’s elevated light rail transit loop—meaning you can navigate downtown without ever having to step outside into a harsh Michigan winter.
Inside, the property breaks from the standard hotel mold by featuring fully operational, full-service IHOP and Applebee’s locations right in the lobby. For those looking to burn off those breakfast pancakes, the hotel boasts a massive, state-of-the-art “COR” fitness facility that includes a dedicated yoga studio and a cardio center with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Detroit River and the Canada skyline just across the water.
The location is a paradise for sports and entertainment fans. You are just blocks away from both Comerica Park, where the Detroit Tigers play, and Little Caesars Arena, home to the Red Wings and Pistons. Legendary music venues like the historic Fox Theatre and the Fillmore are a quick ride away, putting Detroit’s world-famous music legacy right at your fingertips.
If you are looking for culture, a quick hop on the nearby QLINE streetcar takes you straight up Woodward Avenue to the Midtown cultural district. There, you can explore the world-renowned Detroit Institute of Arts, housing Diego Rivera’s famous industrial murals, or check out the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, making the hotel a perfect launching pad for everything the city has to offer.
Expert reviews
“One of Detroit’s more modern hotels, the Courtyard is connected by skyway to the Renaissance Center; the People Mover links the hotel to the rest of Downtown.”
What guests liked
- Great views
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
3 December 2025
Exceptional staff and a great value.
Proximity to the People Mover was a big bonus as well as having a restaurant in the lobby. Everything you could need is right there.
Nothing
4 November 2025
Beautiful hotel in a convenient location!
The pool and hot tub were great! It was also super convenient that the people mover stop was attached to the hotel!
The ihop/applebees staff weren't the friendliest and the order was messed up a couple times.
22 October 2025
Good overall stay
Good location for our needs. Rooms looked like they had been recently renovated.
Pretty expensive but probably because of events taking place in the city.
20 September 2025
We were visiting for a concert and had only been to Detroit one other time. The staff was incredible with helping map ou
Very convenient for the people mover to get around town safely!
19 September 2025
Enjoyed our stay here.
Great location, friendly staff , clean and the room was spacious and comfortable
I didn’t like that the parking was not in the same building as the hotel. But glad that at least there was parking available.
5 September 2025
It served our needs as we were attending theJazz fesr for the weekend.
Close to the jazz festival, nice view of the Detroit River.
Noisy from traffic noise on Jefferson. People playing loud music at 3 am. The food at IHOP was cooked in oil and was very greasy.
2 September 2025
Would stay there again
The staff was exceptionally friendly. I had a scooter delivered, and the staff were very helpful. The neighborhood was central, and the front desk was very efficient. Valet parking worked very well.
I had no complaints
20 August 2025
Great experience and wonderful staff.
location
nothing
16 August 2025
Great location for getting to the game and the room was very comfortable.
Was not aware that breakfast was available as part of the stay. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Location close to downtown attractions and the tram for getting to the stadium was a plus for us.
10 August 2025
Room was perfect. Staffed gave wrong info about valet, I was over charged
Proximity to the location we were going to was amazing, nice burger, joint with walking distance also their restaurants located at the hotel.
Check-in time is 4 PM, I had asked for an early check-in between 2 and 3 PM because we were coming from upstate and going to a concert. We had an Uber set up to pick us up at 5 PM. When I arrived, there was a lobby full of people which is to be expected because of everything that was going on this weekend. I got to the desk and it was approximately 340 Ish only to be told that they did not have any rooms available at all and we would have to wait in the lobby and put one became available The. We’re not sure when it would be available could be as soon as 20 minutes but as most as an hour and 20 minutes, which would put us over our check in time. The guy that has didn’t really seem to get her to him. He was busy. He hit a line of other people and just told us to go have a seat. Waited for approximately 40ish and then a room was available. When we first pulled up, I asked for parking was was towed. It was around the corner. I was not interested in walking around the corner after the drive. I saw the sign that said valet was $65. I confirmed with the person that it was $65 I remember saying how much is parking she said 65 and I jokingly said oh you could take the 65 right now And decided to valet. Upon receiving my email for checkout I saw that I was charged $80 for valet. When I went to the desk to clarify what happened the same lady was at the desk and I was like no I told you it was $80 which I knew for a fact, it was not what she told me and then her coworker was like 65 is for short term parking $80 is for long-term. I don’t understand Why nobody explain that and also if I am arriving at 3:40 and my checkout time is 11 AM the next morning why is one overnight visit not considered short term I would never agree to pay $80 to park no matter how tired I am, at that point we would’ve just unloaded and then I would’ve walked around the corner after our parking.
10 August 2025
Our stay was very comfortable.
I liked how it was close to the event I was attending. Also, the rooms were very clean and comfortable. Staff was absolutely amazing.
I have no complaints
1 August 2025
Good clean affordable convenient option
Meets the need for a convenient and clean and generally affordable stay.
Nothing to report.
30 June 2025
Noah helped us get our room figured out when Booking.com didn’t send the correct voucher showing we paid. He was very c
It was close to comerica park and was very clean
27 June 2025
Great location with good walkability.
Location and facilities.
Pool was closed early for fireworks so kids couldn't swim. Cold showers in the mornings.
25 June 2025
Great location in the heart of the city.
Location is ideal and close to everything downtown. I went there for the Indycar Detroit GP and would happily stay next year.
The valet process wasn’t clear at first, but we eventually figured it out. The Applebees closed at 10… which seemed early for a Saturday evening.
3 June 2025
Excellent stay at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown!
Location was great as it was within walking distance to the conference we were attending. The hotel is newly renovated, so everything felt brand new!
Nothing I can recall.
26 May 2025
A good hotel to stay for 5 days. There is not a major issue, so I suggest staying here.
View was very nice, and the bed was comfortable.
Near my room there was an ice breaking machine that I think made noise during the night.
13 May 2025
Wonderful hotel convenient location
I loved the friendliness of staff and cleanliness of room.
Got into shower in morning only to find body wash was completely empty and only had 2 Kleenex’s in box
22 April 2025
Enjoyed the city of Detroit
Breakfast was great. Loved the location
Everything was good
7 April 2025
Will stay again, was prefect hub for a weekend of downtown Detroit.
The hotel and facilities were amazing. Have never experienced a hotel fitness center as nice as this one. Everything was clean and well maintained. Staff was very nice and helpful with tips about navigating the city. Walking distance to Comerica, Ford Field, and Little Caesars Arena. Felt safe walking to all of these venues and for coffee and lunch throughout the day.
Wish the rooms had a microwave, but there was one available to use in the lobby. The fridge was also pretty small, made it tough to plan healthy meals.
16 January 2025
Came in for Auto Show- was a wonderful experience. Will plan to stay again!
So clean, close to Detroit People Mover, great views, spacious room, nice tv, convenient IHOP and Starbucks. Kind and helpful staff :)
Nothing noted
11 January 2025
I can’t wait to visit again
How clean it was, how beautiful it was and how great the security is
I liked everything
9 January 2025
Excellent stay in a comfortable spacious modern hotel with outstanding staff, from front desk to housekeeping.
The property was really clean, fresh and modern. The lobby was spacious lots of plants and seating and the rooms were spacious with great views of Detroit, the rooms were also super clean and very modern.
28 December 2024
I loved it.
The staff was exceptionally warm and welcoming. The lobby was beautiful and festive.
Everything was good.
12 November 2024
I love my stay and my room view was nice
It was nice and clean
I didn’t like valet service they were very slow and unorganized
11 November 2024
Nice especially for a short stay
Very beautiful and remodeled
Loud area, cars racing, and no microwave but wouldn’t stop us from revisiting
11 November 2024
It's a beautiful hotel, just right in the hearts of detroit a lot to see close to everything walking
The hotel was excellent. The lady at the desk, she was very helpful. We wanted a joined room. She made that happen. Complementary water, the room was clean. It's been renovated, nicely, definitely coming back in December.
Applebee's, the restaurant connected to the hotel was disgusting. There was a nail in my son's burger.
They took that off the bill and gave us a 20% off. That's not acceptable disgusting and can make people sick 😒 we're sure I'm not going back again.
6 October 2024
The front desk staff Richard and Noah were absolutely amazing, so nice and professional
Location close to all the main attractions, staff was amazing Richard and Noah at the front desk were superb. Staff at the IHop/Applebees was very nice and helpful. It was just an overall amazing experience
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - ATM/cash machine on site
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Fitness
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Minimarket on site
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool

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7 December 2025
This place is great!