GM Renaissance Center
GM Renaissance Center
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Multi-towered skyscraper is the tallest building in Detroit that features an observation tower on the 72nd floor.
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Fabrizio Giovenco
Luvorno18 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The real estate complex that houses the General Motors Rebirth Center (also called Ren Cen) was designed by the architect. J.Portman and stands on the coast of Great Lake Michigan.
For us Europeans it is a triumph of modernity with numerous activities inside, including a mega hotel with breathtaking views over which the Roof Restaurant stands out.
The top turns on itself offering a spectacular view while you sit at the table.
For us Europeans it is a triumph of modernity with numerous activities inside, including a mega hotel with breathtaking views over which the Roof Restaurant stands out.
The top turns on itself offering a spectacular view while you sit at the table.
Written April 29, 2024
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marcain
Washington DC, DC211 contributions
Aug 2023
Quite amazing architecture, GM HQ. Not very easy to find the entrance, not very ped friendly and for a visitor probably a nightmare to find a parking place. Navigation once you're inside is ridiculous. Several signs for those who know the code, but for a first time casual visitor it's like entering the Minotaur's Labrynth. It's "easy" to go up to the 71st floor for a drink or just a lap around the restaurant for the views, but first you have to find the one elevator to that facility and give info to a very pleasant palace guard.
Worth a visit, but give yourself some time to decode the signs and directions. I enjoyed the visit, but became frustrated several times trying to get anywhere. We met one person in the elevator who had taken a half hour to find her hotel room.
Worth a visit, but give yourself some time to decode the signs and directions. I enjoyed the visit, but became frustrated several times trying to get anywhere. We met one person in the elevator who had taken a half hour to find her hotel room.
Written August 15, 2023
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DannyWasserman
Virginia Beach, VA4,649 contributions
Jun 2022
This is an amazing center with beautiful buildings along the Detroit Riverfront. We walked in, had lunch, walked the main building, took a look at all the future cars in production. This is a monster of a building with glass walkways, shops, office buildings, an atrium for lunch and dinner, and so much more,
Written June 25, 2022
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Visitingfor experience
Cleveland, OH2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We didn’t know the building was closed since pandemic but one security let us in to look around since we already parked in their expensive parking building. Two idiots on the other side told us leave a building so we were trying to get back where we parked. Then one was acting like he owns building and the other one was put his hand on his gun treating as we were trespassing even after how we got there. Even our 7 years old kid was with us! We had to go outside and walk all the way around the building to the parking. Yes it was winter and Christmas eve! Thanks for good memories for our trip!!!
I wonder who is in charge for the security and that person doesn’t know how to train their employees and how to treat their guests.Be careful go in that building people!!!
I wonder who is in charge for the security and that person doesn’t know how to train their employees and how to treat their guests.Be careful go in that building people!!!
Written December 25, 2021
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jonhopsing
Naperville, IL4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
If you like pot this is your place. Lobbies and elevators reek of marijuana, hell, they sell it right outside the hotel. Do not eat in the restaurant period. Front Marriott entrance is very scary because there are lots of pot smokers street erchants and misfits loitering around. Staff seems very nice. Rooms were clean, but don't expect it to be cleaned daily. Overall it was okay, just shocked they allow the riff raff to hang outside their front entrance and do nothing.
Written August 24, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,833 contributions
Apr 2022
The GM center stands in the middle of Detroit Riverwalk. With its several adjoined skyscrapers it's the tallest Detroit edifice easily seen and recognizable from all around.
It's a huge complex with office space, hotel, food court and GM cars displayed down in the lobby (free and clean restrooms by them if you're walking the Riverwalk).
It's a huge complex with office space, hotel, food court and GM cars displayed down in the lobby (free and clean restrooms by them if you're walking the Riverwalk).
Written May 27, 2022
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debbie W
14 contributions
Mar 2022
Andiomos was great food. A great waiter the first night but the waitress not so good. Potbellies was good and the MAriott was nice and the gentleman who checked us in was very accomodating but the other lady really couldn't be bothered with anything . Fuel at the Mariott wa good and the guy that worked there was great - after the first day he remembered us and knew our coffee order. But the bar and restaurant are not open weekdays. Also we stayed multiple days along with another couple. Be aware they do not clean your room daily unless you request it.
Written March 8, 2022
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AG
Prince William County, VA73 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Nothing to do. GM World is closed for “maintenance,” even though all the cars are right there, security guards won’t let you take any pictures (even if there’s nothing to photograph), the Wintergarden is a sad set of benches and a dying Panera. Definitely worth skipping if you’re short of time in Detroit.
Written May 29, 2023
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Jim W
9 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Attempted to find a tour. Nothing available. No observation deck. Hotel staff had no info. Called the hotel in this building and they said no way to see from up high without paying huge dollars for the very expensive restaurant.
Too bad, would have been interesting.
Too bad, would have been interesting.
Written September 16, 2024
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Hassie P
3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Business
I recently stayed at this Marriott as part of a flight crew. I’d like to take a moment to praise one of your front desk workers, Angelique Averett. Her customer service skills were suburb. I stay in hotels often and it was so refreshing to experience such a level of care from her. She is a great asset to your team. Thank you, Angelique.
Written August 20, 2022
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Can you take a glass outside elevator all the way up to the top of the GM restaurant?
Written June 29, 2024
L A
Detroit, Michigan
Is there a restaurant in the building that serve a drink named bananadana. I had one called that back in the late 80's in the revolving restaurant on the rooftop of the ren cen thanks for any info
Written October 3, 2019
Roof top restaurant has changed owners several times. You might call and ask. It changed again after our last visit.
Written October 4, 2019
Is there an observation deck - open to public
Written September 10, 2019
Hi Miss Klaas
I only visited the riverwalk once after being away for over 13 years and I do believe I seen observation viewers along the riverfront.
GM's headquarters does have a revolving restaurant, observation deck at the very top of the Ren Cen.
Hope this helps and enjoy your travels!
Written September 10, 2019
Hola Gabriela, tiene este edificio guias de habla hispana? gracias
Written August 24, 2018
can you still go up to the revolving lounge to see the view of the detroit river and canada ? was there in the late 80's and went up the glass elevator and had a drink at the revolving lounge was the most breath taking view at night. Would love to share the view with my Husband , Thanks for any help on this subject.
Written August 8, 2017
I worked in the RenCen for a couple years. The top two floors, one a restaurant, one a lounge, revolved when I visited and dined there in the 1980s. It took exactly one hour for it to make a 360-degree revolution. Those two levels were closed for many years, then was re-opened as Coach Insignia for a number of years including when I worked at the RenCen between 2012 - 2014. I spoke to the manager about the movement. When they took over the space they hoped to re-activate the revolving floor. What they found was that the gears, motor and chain mechanism was badly damaged, worn, and rusted from the lack of use and maintenance. It was going to cost a fortune to repair it. The repairs would have created a huge delay in opening the space and required re-engineering for modifications and space renovations needed. The mechanism was therefore removed and the floor fixed into place for safety reasons. As others have mentioned Coach Insignia closed a few years ago.
Written November 11, 2017
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