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Atheneum Suite Hotel
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Neighborhoods: Downtown Detroit, Greektown
1000 Brush St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-2323
1000 Brush St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-2323
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6 reviews for Atheneum Suite Hotel
I recently stayed at the Atheneum for one night. That was all the time necessary for me to know that I was in... a convention hotel.
The hotel was recently remodeled (in the last 5 years I think) and the rooms are very nice. My room had a living room with flat-panel TV right when you walk in, and then a large bathroom with soaking tub. Down some steps (within the room) was the bedroom with two queen beds and another flat-panel TV. The view out the floor-to-ceiling windows was nice, but remember that you're in Detroit. Its not some architectural marvel.
The real issue I faced with giving this hotel a better rating was the cleanliness. While in the hotel, every ledge and surface seemed to have a thick layer of dust on it. As I took the glass elevator up, I could see the edge of each floor as I went up, and every one of the ledges had a thick layer of dust. If they were paying any attention to detail at all, they should have caught this. Additionally, the windows in the room had fingerprints all over them which tells me the housekeeping hadn't cleaned the windows between guests.
I don't think many people stay at the Atheneum for the hotel itself. I got the distinct impression that people stayed there for class reunions and small conferences.
One more thing, the "continental breakfast" included all of the following: Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Coffee, Tea, one type of muffin, and a tiny plate of pineapple chunks. A joke, to be honest.
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This is Detroit's only 4-star hotel. Considering this hotel is located in the middle of a sad, dumpy area, that's not saying much about Detroit.
I had to stay here overnight for a business trip and I cannot imagine why they suggested this place for 2 young women to stay at (our meetings were an hour north of the city). The location is seedy. I'm no suburban princess or anything, heck I don't bat in eye in SE D.C. or even in downtown Baltimore, but this place was no joke. I didn't leave the hotel alone at night.
The upsides: The room was really nice. I got a junior King suite, which had a nice huge TV and a really nice bathroom with soaking tub. The continental breakfast was actually decent, aside from the coffee and juice, there was fresh pineapple and strawberries, muffins, and a good assortment of pastries. The pastries weren't fresh or anything, but they were good enough.
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This was surprisingly a decent hotel? They let us check in a couple hours early (as we were camping out in the business center). The rooms were pretty big suites, clean, and comfortable. I think the bathroom was bigger than my first NYC apartment. I have no complaints. It's in a bit of a random location but I didn't feel unsafe or far from where I needed to be (a few blocks away). For $129/night I thought it was very good value.
We stayed here for DEMF weekend. We'd originally booked a double suite, but upon arrival, the manager was summoned by the front desk clerk and we were then told that there were some kids in that room the night prior that "were partying too hard and trashed the room." She offered us a room w/ a king bed and pull out couch. We conjured that she was afraid we would be those kids and trash the room, so she offered us a downgrade. I guess I don't blame her given it was the weekend of DEMF, however, we didn't have glow sticks in hand, raver pants on, or pacifiers in our mouths.
on to the room! It was a smoking room...w/ no windows that could be opened or vents either! Not even an exhaust fan in the bathroom. How could something like this happen, you ask?? B/c we were in detroit, that's how!!! The sound transfer between rooms was very good...this being a BAD thing. We could hear the couple next to us fighting and we even heard a glass being thrown.
Apparently, from what we've heard, the Atheneum is one of the nicer hotels in Detroit. yikes!!!!
I had a wonderful experience at the Atheneum Suite Hotel. I stayed there just to get away one weekend. My room had a jacuzzi per my request. I didn't have a major event or any thing like that happening so I wasn't rushing around or in a panic. Room service when ordered was timely, check in was swift and my time spent in the bar and restaurant were enjoyable. My room was also clean and the concierge was hospitable. Overall, I had the weekend I needed.
Those that come to Atheneum must understand upfront that it is always busy with something. This is one of the hotels in Detroit that hosts a lot of patrons for various annual events, as well as high school homecomings and proms. Therefore, I suggest checking with the reservation staff before booking your room, if you wanted to perhaps have a quiet weekend. The Atheneum is actually a nice hotel and appears to be getting better with upcoming renovations. It is right in the heart of the city (located across from the Casino), so you are definitely in walking distance to fun activities.