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    The Atheneum

    592 reviews
    #15 of 36 Hotels in Detroit
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    1000 Brush St, Greektown, Detroit, MI 48226-2906
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    4.0 
    Very good
    591 reviews
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    Full view
    100Great for walkers
    Grade: 100 out of 100
    87Restaurantswithin 0.25 miles
    24Attractionswithin 0.25 miles
    Contact
    1000 Brush St Greektown, Detroit, MI 48226-2906
    Getting there
    Windsor Airport6 mi
    Wayne County Airport18 mi
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    Nearby restaurants
    Astoria Pastry Shop
    3 min
    Pizza Papalis
    3 minItalian
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    5 minCaribbean
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    5 minSteakhouse
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    The HandleBar Detroit
    4 minBeer Tastings & Tours
    Escape the Room Detroit
    2 minEscape Games
    Old St. Mary's Church
    4 minReligious Sites
    Greektown
    3 minNeighbourhoods
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Trip to visit Detroit

    Very hard to get a hold of on the phone. Email was down so we had to use a fax. Reservation got messed up. Hotel staff seems unorganized and adrift. Hard to get an invoice for business related expense (nothing under door at checkout or...More

    Thank Kay P
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Best staff in every way!

    Beginning with valet parking and continuing with every single staff we encountered, this is by far the best experience we’ve had in a long time. We booked because of a wedding and we all commented how friendly and accommodating the staff was. Such a treat....More

    Thank Sue M
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Awful

    Our check in was 4 o’clock. Room was not ready. Missed dinner reservations because of it. Staff couldn’t care less! Once we finally got our room it smelled like pot so strong we couldnt stand it. Will not be staying there againMore

    Thank setter1425
    Response from detroitsales, General Manager at The AtheneumResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear setter1425, We are sorry to hear that your experience was not what it should have been. Such occurrences are exceedingly rare, and we extend our sincerest apologies for you having missed your reservations. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we appreciate you staying...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Learn how to welcome a guest.

    We traveled four hours in bad traffic to attend a wedding and stay here. The woman at the front desk was so extremely rude that I could not believe it. Forget a welcoming spirit.... she was unprofessional, mean, sour and unwelcoming. We did nothing to...More

    1  Thank Wacky3
    Response from detroitsales, General Manager at The AtheneumResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Wacky3, We greatly appreciate your feedback. Please accept our sincerest apologies about any misgivings you encountered. We know that check in is your first contact with our hotel, so that should have been as excellent as everything else you experienced. Besides your concerns, we...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Wedding weekend

    Attended a wedding at old St Marys on the river, 1 block from church. Close to Colony club reception also. Clean, comfortable rooms, great service. Shuttle service available every 15 min.. Valet service was perfect for parking car and ubering to venues.More

    Thank Jan L
    Response from detroitsales, General Manager at The AtheneumResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Jan L, Thank you for taking a moment to share this review! We’re happy our central location made it easy to get to all the wedding festivities, and that got to use our convenient shuttle to explore the area. We hope you join us...More

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    Dee T
    January 26, 2018|
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    Response from Janice L | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry but I don’t know the answer to that question.
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    June 18, 2017|
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    Response from detroitsales | Property representative |
    We are located 1.5 miles from Chene Park. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you.
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    June 16, 2017|
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    Response from Karen C | Reviewed this property |
    I don't know about the shuttle but the rooms have steps. Sorry.
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    "Close to nightlife"
    174kayp
    yesterday
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    "Request a room at least floor 6 or higher to avoid the street noise as much as possible."
    U7023TNedwardc
    Jul 15, 2018
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    "Ok just don’t do hotel bar!"
    trentmichel
    Jun 20, 2018
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    "I generally like higher and faced West which had a nice view of some older Detroit buildings."
    DH_Out_and_About
    Apr 19, 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    $181 - $341 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    NUMBER OF ROOMS
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