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Doubletree by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

3.5 of 5
525 West Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
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Tigers Game Night
Doubletree by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby
Ranked #8 of 36 hotels in Detroit
4.0 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Valet parking(10)
  • Very nice(8)
  • People mover(6)
  • Hotel shuttle(5)
  • Joe Louis arena(5)
  • Room service(4)
  • Red Wings game(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Chocolate chip cookies(3)
  • Coffee maker(3)
Traveler rating
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Clinton Township, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was lied to by staff on numerous occasions that they were sold out and that I wouldn't be able to change rooms. I knew I was being lied to so I had a friend they didn't know I was affiliated with go to the front desk. They proceeded to tell him that they had 9 available rooms available. I... More

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New York State, USA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

I stayed at the Doubletree for three nights. The warm chocolate chip cookie they give you at check-in was really, really good, and the check-in clerk was super friendly. (In fact, everyone I spoke to in downtown Detroit was very friendly.) The room was super clean and I hardly heard any noise except from the *very* loud heating/cooling system. One... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Travelers should not expect something special, whether in Detroit or in the Doubletree Hotel. the Hotel fulfills the world wide Hilton standards and is OK for a short trip to Detroit. The breakfast selection is OK but nothing special. Be aware of the selection of food and the respective payment of that. The voucher I have received as being a... More

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Edmonton
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Went there for the Red Wings game..........great location,loved the shuttle they offered,the room was huge almost like a suite,,comfortable bed,service and staff excellent,good price,good breakfast.........I found my hotel to go to next time I'm in Detroit for a game no questions asked.......loved it!!.............only suggestion would be to have a fridge and microwave.

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Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Great downtown Detroit location. Large, clean room. Bed was very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. We would highly recommend this hotel.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

The best word to describe my stay at this hotel is: Pleasant. The staff, from the doorman to the housekeeper, to room service, was very polite and helpful. I would especially note the housekeeping staff for such an excellent job, likely the finest I have seen so far. My room was very spacious and comfortable, affording far more room than... More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

the hotel was bright and clean, the rooms were big and clean and hotel staff were very nice. The hotel was walking distance to the Joe Louis Arena and lots of restaurants nearby. I was very happy and would stay again

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MA
Top Contributor
74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

I stayed here for a few nights on business. The hotel is very nice, and has a helpful staff. The rooms were a good size, and very comfortable. The only downside is that it is a little off the beaten path- pretty far from the stadiums and casinos. However, I would stay here again when I come back to Detroit.

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michigan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for just one night, arrived at 1:30 and was told by one of two women at the front desk that there was no early check in. When I asked about storing our luggage so we could get to the Tiger game she was amenable. Oddly, just five minutes later I approached the desk to ask a question and the... More

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Gurnee, Illinois
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

I am a regular patron of Doubletree hotels around the country. This one just didn't meet the mark. Don't get me wrong, the room was great, clean, bigger than we expected with a nice bathroom stocked with the normal Doubletree quality amenities, from Crab Tree and Evelyn this time. Unfortunately, we had requested feather free pillows at check-in. The clerk... More

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