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4.0 of 5
1000 Brush Ave., Greektown, Detroit, MI 48226
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Ranked #10 of 36 hotels in Detroit
4.0 of 5 stars 136 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(5)
  • Room service(5)
  • Only complaint(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Easy walking distance(3)
  • Strip club(3)
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Cincinnati, Ohio
1 review
“Christmas in Detroit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

We stayed here Christmas night after a long drive and it was surprisingly quiet and seemingly under booked. We were able to walk right in because the valet was a breeze. I wasn't feeling well and I was appreciative of the easy and friendly service. Then...a wonderful Christmas present awaited me in our room...a huge deep soaking tub just calling my name. The room was a split level modernly decorated suite where the bedroom was essentially "sunken" (down three stairs) separating the living room and bedroom areas. The bathroom, again was huge and enclosed in glass block (a little 80's but still tastefully updated).

Great view of the streets and some lights from the casino...good location and access to Greektown.

Parking cost was $20, whether you valeted or parked your own car in any surrounding lot, so naturally we opted for the valet.

Overall, the hotel is more than sufficient and we would definitely return.I stayed here for business a few years ago and was equally impressed.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Lubbock, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very unusual hotel!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Great customer service. Very clean rooms. The layout of the suites are not the most convenient with the bedroom being on a different level from the bathroom. Enjoyed the overall ambience of the hotel.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Western Ireland, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Very nice stay at The Atheneum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The rooms are very spacious, on two levels and clean. Area near hotel felt safe enough. Service was very good in the hotel. Hotel is next to 'Greek Town' so some good restaurants nearby. Had breakfast at HAMS, an american 'greasy spoon' just around the corner.
Will stay at the Atheneum again.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Grand Rapids, MI
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
“Great Location, Spacious Suites, $ Reasonable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

I've stayed twice at The Antheneum, both times prior to an appointment at Karmanos Cancer Center. The hotel offers 'Karmanos-rates' to patients/families from out of town. The rate in March 2001 was $99- a steal!- and the rate last week was $149. The rooms are enormous, and could easily accomodate 4 people (2 in the king bed and 2 on couch). There are 2 levels to each suite- bedroom on farther, lower level; sitting room/bathroom on upper level closest to door entry. Very clean, 2 flat screen TVs (one for each level, but you really can't watch 2 diff channels at same time since they're not seperated by a wall.....), large bathroom that could easily fit 2 - 3 people at once, lighted closet with iron/ironing board. Nice touch in bathroom is connected vanity to sink with pull-out seat and lighted make up mirror. I usually sleep with earplugs, and had no problems with the noise, even tho my room was right across from the People Mover/Greektown Casino. The staff is quite friendly, valet is quick. Next door is Fishbones- no walking outside in the winters- quite the perk. Would stay again even if I'm not going to Karmanos.

Room Tip: Higher up and away from the casino.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bangalore, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A little expensive for Business Stays, cannot complain about anything else”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

Stayed there for about 2 days, in Nov 2011.

Neat and clean. Murals and paintings at the entrance are something special.
Complaint: not-too-god WiFi.
Food was consistently good. Shuttle service is made available if asked for.

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Location: Downtown Detroit.

The location for our business meeting was excellent - comfortable, with great service..

It's a little on the expensive side for business stays or long stays, but cannot complain otherwise.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1000 Brush Ave., Greektown, Detroit, MI 48226
Price range (per night):* INR8,724 - 12,638

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