Vacations Close To Eastern Michigan University

What is great is the area is quiet and clean and no traffic and literally 5 min from all the downtown business if that is what you’re looking for. Also the parking is gated which felt secure.

Had a great stay, good location, staff was helpful. Felt like a safe area, about 10-15 mins walk from ballpark.

Their check-in process is a joke. Parked in self-parking to discover the elevators in the parking structure were out of order. Signage was not helpful in directing me where to enter for the hotel. Found a door that led into the casino where I was greeted by security guards who required a photo ID in order to enter the premises. Again, signage is not very well placed to help you determine the path to the hotel check in desk. After pulling my suitcase thru the casino for 10 minutes I came to another security check point and had to ask where the check in desk was located. With not much entusiasm, the security guard pointed down a hallway. Finally, made it to the check-in desk after a 10 mintue stroll thru the casino between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. The person at the desk asked for my ID and credit card and stated that they did not have a room yet ready for my check-in. She asked me for my cell number and said that I would receive a text when the room was available and I could come back to the desk to finalize my check-in. So, I went back towards the casino and had to show ID again to enter the area. Went to the sports bar and ordered a beer. After another 90 minutes of waiting and not receiving a text message, I went back to the check-in desk and got the same clerk. I told her it was well past their check-in time of 4:00 pm and that I needed to get in to a room so I could change clothes to attend an event. She checked and said that the room was ready, No apology for the del

The Foundation is a lovely historic hotel in downtown Detroit with modern amenities and beautiful furnishings. The rooms are large and tastefully decorated (with a wonderful cozy robe!), the restaurant/bar is lively and the gym is large with a full range of equipment, including Peloton bikes. I will definitely stay there again!

We stayed here for two nights. It’s close enough to downtown to be walkable. We walked to and from Comerica Park with ease. Valet service was quick and convenient (cost $40 per night). We booked a King room through Expedia but when checked in we got two double/full beds. The front desk was able to switch us into a king because they had availability. The staff at the front desk was kind and helpful. My husband forgot his toothbrush and was able to get both a toothbrush and toothpaste from the front desk. Each guest gets a complimentary Faygo or bag of Bettermaid chips with their stay for a “taste of Detroit” which we thought was cool. We did not visit the Trolley Room during our stay. Likewise, room service was available but we did not use it. The room was clean, and the bed was soft. Not loud within the hotel but Friday night was loud outside the window until about 12:00-1:00 AM. Blackout curtains were in the room. The shower pressure isn’t favorable and depending on the time of day you shower, there may not be much hot water left. I showered in the morning around 8:30/9:00 and the water was lukewarm. Housekeeping staff was friendly. Overall this was a great stay for us and one of the more budget friendly options that stayed close to downtown Detroit.