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Viking Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to MotorCity Casino

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Located in downtown Detroit, Viking Motel offers a comfortable base with amenities like a terrace and free in-room WiFi. Guests enjoy self parking, a vending machine, and 24-hour front desk staff. MGM Grand Detroit Casino is just a short distance away.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop workspace
Desk
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2720 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201

What's nearby

  • MotorCity Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Little Caesars Arena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Comerica Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ford Field - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Detroit Station - 4 min drive
  • Times Square Station - 14 min walk
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BetMGM - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bucharest Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪the roasted bean detroit - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Detroit Shipping Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Radio Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Viking Motel

Motel near MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Close to MotorCity Casino and Detroit Masonic Temple, Viking Motel provides amenities like a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Viking Motel have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and soap
  • Separate sitting areas, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Administrative fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Viking Motel Motel
Viking Motel Detroit
Viking Motel Motel Detroit

Frequently asked questions

Is Viking Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Viking Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Viking Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Viking Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Viking Motel located?

Located in Midtown, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of MotorCity Casino and Detroit Masonic Temple. MGM Grand Detroit Casino and Little Caesars Arena are also within 15 minutes. Times Square Station is 14 minutes by foot and Montcalm Street Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Viking Motel Reviews

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Staff & service
Great service ok stay location perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For the price, it’s great!

For the price it’s amazing. Doesn’t look like much from the outside but on the inside it exceeded my expectations. Amazing location and comfy stay! Front desk was wonderful. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Economical choice

Our check in was quick and friendly, and the owner was great. The room was clean, and tidy. Its fairy bare bones, 1 soap bar 1 roll of TP. The bed and pillows aren't very comfortable, but i would stay again. It was a great price, and a reasonable walking distance to downtown. Upside, the property had a really friendly cat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price the room was fine, there was a bed, running water, and heat/ac-there was a microwave and small refrigerator as well. I like the hardwood floors, not a fan of carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at desk was nice. Male was very rude. Shower drain backs up and takes awhile to drain.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

AKIHIKO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
今まで宿泊した中で一番良くなかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Our honest review.

The good: We were allowed to check in early, which was nice. The beds were comfortable. The woman at the check-in desk was nice. The bad: When we pulled in the lot, there was someone working on a car - with parts strewn about on the ground. There was no soap in the room - or cups. The water was warm only - no cold water. (We got back late from a concert, so it was too late to ask staff about these things.) No nightstand by beds. Red stains/spots on wall near bed. The bathroom door doesn’t close. There was a woman sitting a few doors down from our room on the second floor - for hours. (Kind of odd that staff wouldn’t ask her to leave.) Not trying to be mean here. Just giving input. The cost was not cheap, either.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Our honest review.

The good: We were allowed to check in early, which was nice. The beds were comfortable. The woman at the check-in desk was nice. The bad: When we pulled in the lot, there was someone working on a car - with parts strewn about on the ground. There was no soap in the room - or cups. The water was warm only - no cold water. (We got back late from a concert, so it was too late to ask staff about these things.) No nightstand by beds. Red stains/spots on wall near bed. The bathroom door doesn’t close. There was a woman sitting a few doors down from our room on the second floor - for hours. (Kind of odd that staff wouldn’t ask her to leave.) Not trying to be mean here. Just giving input. The cost was almost $200 for the night, with taxes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Should be closed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the fact it was with in walking distance of anything you need. We felt safe walking day time or night. It was not the fanciest motel but it served its purpose for what we needed. Would definitely stay again if we go back to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Walking distance to major sports stadiums and cheap, with parking. Room was clean, but A/C was weak.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Got the job done

For what it is, it got the job done pretty well. It’s cheap, very close to dt, and an ok place to crash quickly. The bed was clean and comfortable, there were clean towels and hot water, and free cable tv. The AC worked great, and the minor water issue we had was resolved in no time. It sure beat the $400/night staying dt det.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean-Marie

Needs improvement but too old. Good customer service!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Haylie

Will never stay here again. No desk no outlets by the bed no coffee maker a bit dusty in spots in my room. I’m in room seven by the way luckily it’s only for one night. Which means no places to eat at except sitting on the bed. No chair either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cheap motel at a good distance from the downtown area. The motel room itself was clean and had a nice smell. Very solid for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diaa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mir Nur A Rahman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jared

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a walkable area. Go here if you want to take your life into your own hands.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Needs updating but very convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Id stay here again. It has a good vibe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was very convenient to Little Caesars Arena. There is free parking at the hotel. The unit was clean, but unit needs updating with its bed linens. We had only one pillow and the quilt was on the light side. The unit had a microwave and a mini fridge. There was a coffee maker , but no coffee or glasses for the coffee. The tv didn’t work as it needed to be specifically programmed to get any stations and there were no instructions as to how to do it. The lady at the desk was very friendly and helpful in letting us know how to get to the arena. I would stay again for an overnight stay as it was reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but rundown

The hotel is clean and the people are friendly! But it is rundown! It is in a prime location! We wanted to be in a place with walking distance and for one night! If I can get that deal somewhere else I would take it! But it is safe and I love the parking lot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's a nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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