Name: Comfort Inn Detroit Downtown
Address: 1999 East Jefferson Avenue, Elmwood Park, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America, Detroit, Wayne County, US
Price range: US$88–US$285 per night
Rating: 6.95

What guests think

At Comfort Inn Detroit Downtown, travelers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, free parking, and a handy shuttle to downtown venues, while also noting a basic, no-frills setup suited to short, event-focused stays.

Reviews repeatedly mention smoke and weed odors, dated interiors, and uneven cleanliness or upkeep, with some rooms showing stains, mildew, or broken fixtures. Facilities draw mixed feedback: the elevator is often out of service and some machines fail, but breakfast is generally appreciated and there’s a small bar. The location is close to the riverwalk, arenas, and concert venues, though several guests found the surrounding area noisy or uncomfortable to walk at night. Expect friendly service and convenience, but manage expectations for condition and consistency.

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Facilities

Free parking and a complimentary shuttle to downtown/events are big positives, and there’s a small lobby bar. Recurring issues include an out-of-service elevator and other outages (ice or laundry machines, vending), so reliability can vary.

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Francois

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are clean but hotel is old and smells bad. Aircon is really noisy, need to turn it off for sleeping. Breakfast is included so no complain. A free shuttle to Downtown is available on Friday and Saturday evenings from 4pm to 12am, very convenient.

10

Terri

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in checking out was easy and staff was good. Shuttle service was excellent too Bar service stays open late as a bonus for us concert folks

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Katie

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC in the room smelled strongly of mold/mildew when running (room319). Dirty bathroom towels were left hanging on the back of the bathroom door. Ice machine on 3rd floor didnt work. Elevator was broke. Bring ear plugs because you can hear fireworks from Tigers stadium and all the street noise on the 3rd floor Front desk staff was friendly.

10

Tracy

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It had a bar inside

8

Kevin

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and facilities good for the price However elevator, vending machine and cocktail mixer were all out of order

6

patrick

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really awesome front desk staff. Clean rooms and conveniently located Downtown. Pretty decent free breakfast options including make your own waffle station. Only negative was the elevator was out and our room was 3rd floor.

10

Jessica

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an amazing stay! The ladies that checked me in on Friday afternoon were so wonderful and friendly. When they saw me leave to my car they asked me by name if I was ok and that if I needed anything. The hotel was clean and smelled good walking into the hotel. Elevator didn’t work but I didn’t mind I had my boyfriend with me to carry our stuff for the weekend.

10

Cathy

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Appreciated the shuttle service and free parking, both rare in downtown Detroit. The hotel is going through upgrades and will be much better when it is done.

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Yalonda

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was good. The pillows need to be more bigger and firmer. The washing machine was down, so we could not wash, that was a downer and there was not enough towels available on A Sunday morning, due to needing a shower. The breakfast was great, so keep that! Overall the stay was good! We will come again!

10

Joseph

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in, great location & free parking

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed, with many complaints about smoke/weed odors in halls and some rooms, stained carpets or linens, mildew, and missed housekeeping. Others report clean rooms, but standards and maintenance appear inconsistent.

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Lavalle

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Thoroughly disappointed with the experience. The hotel seemed to be plagued by maintenance issues, starting with the broken elevator that was out of order for the entire duration of my stay. Not only was it inconvenient, but it also raised some concerns about the hotel's overall upkeep. To make matters worse, the ice machine on my floor was also broken, and housekeeping failed to clean my room for multiple days. The lack of attention to detail was evident in the stains on the sheets, which were clearly not changed regularly. The most unpleasant aspect, however, was the strong smoky mildew smell that permeated my room. It was overwhelming and made my stay even more uncomfortable. Given the numerous issues I experienced, I would not recommend the Comfort Inn Detroit Downtown to anyone. The hotel's inability to provide basic amenities and maintain a clean environment fell far short of my expectations. Unless they address these issues, I would advise potential guests to look elsewhere.

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Michael

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel room was dirty not taken care of had mold around windows had water damage and had a bad smell to the room

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Erica

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel hallway smelled like cigarette smoke very badly. The blow dryer in our room was coated with brown/red sticky residue and we didn't even want to touch it. The vents on the heater unit in the room were absolutely filthy.

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Justin

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty room and smelled like smoke in the room.

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Brendan

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Blood on the bathroom door. Loud, gross and not worth it

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Tiffany

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was blood on our comforter and place was run down

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Kelly

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was meh to poor. Checking in was poor. As I walked in someone walked out. Turned out she was the front desk clerk. She didn’t come back till she was done with her cigarette. She also only checked me in for half of my nights causing issues the next day. The lobby stunk of pot and cigarettes to the point of disgusting. The hotel is not clean. There was hair on the bathroom walls, mildew, and what looked like blood stain on one of the pillows. The carpet looks about 30 years old of dirt thru out the building. The furniture was broken and in disrepair. The door had about an inch gap all the way around. The ice machine had some vomit looking crud in it. The next morning cleaning crew had the back doors propped open and they were nowhere in site. Overall a crummy hotel. It is a fake comfort inn to be sure. It is the absolute worst one I have stayed at. I thought I would be safe with the brand I was wrong.

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Linda

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in at 4pm. Two rooms were dirty had not been cleaned from previous guests chicken bones on floor and blood in room. Just plain nasty. The third room stunk so bad you could not stay there. Tried to call Expedia but could not contact anyone. Very disappointing!!! They finally assigned us three different rooms. Will never ever pay Expedia for a nonrefundable room. If my money was not on the line I would not have stayed there.

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Traci

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is located near downtown - area has a descent number of transient folks. The hotel was clean, but is in need of updating. The carpets and drapes reeked of smoke and for a non-smoking establishment this is unacceptable.

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Kamila

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hair all over the floor, bed, towels. Room was 80 degrees. Room had a bad smell. Elevator didn’t work.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and dated with worn furnishings and sliding bathroom doors that offer limited privacy; some equipment like remotes or hair dryers doesn’t always work. Beds are often comfortable, but thin walls and street noise are reported.

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Dawn

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was more in the “motel” condition in appearance and quality. It was mediocre at best. I would not choose to stay here again in the future.

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Venkatraman

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and great. Elevator was not working and had to climb stairs every time. Breakfast was good buy coffee was not hot. Room was decent, but the toilet was too low to sit. The bathroom has no handle for support. Sound proofing was not great and was hearing people talk even after midnight. The walkway was full of cigarette smell and hope they catch the ones who were smoking inside the walkway with the cameras that were installed everywhere. The fitness center had no ventilation and had a bad smell. Overall it is a hotel for some stop by for a day, but not for vacation.

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Corey

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms smelled of smoke badly. No lock on our bathroom either.

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clemmie

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator was broken. Things happen Even though we did not have but two pieces of luggage, the reservation clerk stopped her duties to assist and support our efforts. That was very kind of her. She got one of the guys working there walkec us to the 2nd floor. I am 83 years old and the kindness shown us was most appreciated. Great employee . We will most certainly recommend your hotel to our friends. Thank you so much. Please let your Reservation clerk know we appreciated her.

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Rachel

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and the room was quiet. It served it's purpose, just a place to sleep and shower. The parking lot was well lit so I felt my car was pretty safe while there

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Annette

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Comfort Inn Downtown was just what one expects from a mid priced hotel in a busy city. The staff was friendly and efficient. Check in was at 2 pm and one room in our group of three was not ready so we were quickly moved to a new room. One feature we did not enjoy was the sliding barn style bathroom doors. They provide no privacy. Bathroom activities should stay behind closed doors!

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John

5 Feb 2024

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We checked in Friday night , the place seemed ok Not long after we got into the room i heard this door constantly opening and closing - exit at end of the hall - right beside our window - super noisey The next prize we were given was a group of women that were yelling and carrying on until midnight, then back at it at 530 am ! What a joke ! THE WALLS ARE PAPER THIN !! Talk to reception the next morning to find out that group had checked out Skip to Saturday evening- we get back from our event and go to our room - then the sh*tshow starts .... It sounded like a heard of cows were running a marathon on the floor above us, then, the guys across hall start yelling back and forth - I tried my best to let it go , nope ! We packed up and headed to the lobby at 1030pm , and wouldnt you know it , its packed with 20 yr olds having a GD party in the lobby - The attendant was serving booze to this group and could care a less about the level of noise throughout the hotel !! I told him we were checking out , he just shrugged his shoulders and told me I could call management in the am !!! I would never book there again and they should really rethink if they are a hotel or a bar .....

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Gregory

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls were paper thin, you could hear everything and every room just about. There was a fight next to our room beginning at 2:00 a.m. and lasted until almost 4:30 a.m. . I had to call the front desk. The staff was very efficient and nice.The curtains and blinds need to be updated.

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Stacey

5 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has some of the smallest hotel rooms I have stayed in. It smells like it used to be a smoking hotel from years ago. It’s not terrible, and it was not expensive so we aren’t complaining. Just don’t expect much more than simply a place to sleep. The breakfast area is very small and our group couldn’t sit together. There were plenty of people that couldn’t find a chair. The front desk staff was very helpful and friendly. We really appreciated the included shuttle!

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Sara

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great and the shuttle drivers were fantastic. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I was not aware that this hotel is in a less than desirable location. I was concerned about our car in an unsecured lot. We were given a first floor room where we spent the night listening to people talking in the parking lot, car alarms, and the sound of base up and down the road. Room-- bed was ok, pillows were not. Curtains were falling apart. You get what you pay for

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Service

Staff and shuttle drivers are widely described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, improving many stays. Occasional lapses occur, including slow or absent front-desk support, check-in issues, and one-off security or follow‑through concerns.

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Stephanie

31 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is pretty basic, but they did offer a daily shuttle to downtown and a hot breakfast each morning. Also, the service was great. Everyone at the front desk was nice, especially Steve. The shuttle drivers were great! Very kind, gave us suggestions where to go, and took us to the airport and which made our stay more enjoyable. Thanks to all the staff we encountered!

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Jennifer

19 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I can not praise the staff at this hotel enough! From check in to check out everyone was pleasant and friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early, help me get a roll away bed for a guest who could not drive home, the shuttle around town; all excellent customer service.

10

Darren

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding service. Shuttle was helpful! All staff were pleasant to talk to.

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Styn

28 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff, security and drivers were all amazing, helpful and made us feel at home. See you next year!!!

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Adriana

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shuttle transportation was great, Rich especially:)

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Kelly

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was meh to poor. Checking in was poor. As I walked in someone walked out. Turned out she was the front desk clerk. She didn’t come back till she was done with her cigarette. She also only checked me in for half of my nights causing issues the next day. The lobby stunk of pot and cigarettes to the point of disgusting. The hotel is not clean. There was hair on the bathroom walls, mildew, and what looked like blood stain on one of the pillows. The carpet looks about 30 years old of dirt thru out the building. The furniture was broken and in disrepair. The door had about an inch gap all the way around. The ice machine had some vomit looking crud in it. The next morning cleaning crew had the back doors propped open and they were nowhere in site. Overall a crummy hotel. It is a fake comfort inn to be sure. It is the absolute worst one I have stayed at. I thought I would be safe with the brand I was wrong.

10

Anne

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was incredible. When I returned from my concert, the woman working asked how it went and asked the name of the band again. Earlier she and a man were very helpful and so nice. Very enjoyable stay because of the great customer service!

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Shelley

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It took a while to get someone at the front desk. The shower head barely put out any water and it was a small stream. We used the shuttle and the driver was incredibly rude. He snapped at me when I asked him for the phone number to call for a pickup. He cursed several times on the way.

10

matt

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here fairly often and have a great experience every time! Love the staff, and especially Rose!

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Austin

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had heat on full blast walking up stairs and the elevator was broke so there was no way around it. Also the front desk night working gave some body a key to my room because they said they was my family and I was still out on the town. Gave them a key without hesitation or calling my phone to make sure it was okay.

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Location

Convenient for downtown, the riverwalk, and stadiums, with easy access and a shuttle that reduces the need to drive. Several guests found the immediate area busy or sketchy, and some avoided walking at night.

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Wheat

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

6

William

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility was very dated. The area was sketchy. Random people loitered at the entrance. My final comment is that someone was in the parking lot Blasting music at 1am.

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Heather

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked thatbwe could walk to dinner and also to the river. The Aretha Franklin amoitheater was also withing walking distance. It was close to everywhere I needed to go.

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Kathy

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was convenient for me to stay at. It was clean, has breakfast and the staff was very nice. I have stayed here many times and will continue to stay more days in the upcoming months. Has also plenty of parking, easy access to the down town area.

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Jerry

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great downtown location.

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Les

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service. Easy parking. Quiet. Close to downtown and Belle Isle.

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Joseph

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would highly recommend this hotel. It was close to all the casinos, including the one in Canada. Right near the tunnel. Would have line waffle or pancake as bkft item. Parking was tight. The room was really nice snd bed was comfy.

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Brian

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The smoke smell was absolutely awful. Took away from very comfy beds and a very great staff. Location is close to downtown but not safely walkable. It was the least expensive option downtown so I guess it was worth what I paid.

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Sara

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great and the shuttle drivers were fantastic. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I was not aware that this hotel is in a less than desirable location. I was concerned about our car in an unsecured lot. We were given a first floor room where we spent the night listening to people talking in the parking lot, car alarms, and the sound of base up and down the road. Room-- bed was ok, pillows were not. Curtains were falling apart. You get what you pay for

10

Jason

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay close to Downtown attractions

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Dining

The free breakfast is generally well liked, with hot items and waffles, though supplies sometimes run low or coffee isn’t hot. A small on-site bar is a plus for some.

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Terri

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in checking out was easy and staff was good. Shuttle service was excellent too Bar service stays open late as a bonus for us concert folks

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Tracy

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It had a bar inside

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Stephanie

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved that they provided breakfast, with bananas, for the runners the early morning of the race. They opened up earlier than normal to make sure that all the runners for the Detroit Free Press Marathon had food to eat.

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Pauline

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast options were limited

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Scott

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Staff, like so many Hotels..make or break your stay! The Staff was friendly and accommodating. The Breakfast was all you hope for in a " breakfast included" option. Plenty of protein options, hot and cold egg items, sausage, yogurts, breads, bagels, cereal waffles etc. The gym was perfect for someone obsessed with getting their 15k steps in and also do a free weight workout! The elevator was out at my time..but, I used the opportunity to replace stair master workout. The fridge and micro, iron and board all made my stay perfect!

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Jacqueline

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was good. Staff were extremely friendly. Property is older and lacks updates but was clean. Shuttle was convenient.

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Allison

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed breakfast options! Clean but could use updated bathroom facilities.

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Tom

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Property a little dated. Room and public areas were clean. Hallways, not so much. Breakfast was tasty and had good options. Needed more than one coffee dispenser that was always empty, one toaster was not working which caused a line and some complaints.

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Christie

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the staff was excellent. It is an older property but they work hard to make your stay pleasant. The breakfast was typical with hot and cold selections, and the attendant kept everything stocked and cleaned up. Parking was limited but the free shuttle to Little Caesar's Arena was a real bonus!!

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Todd

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was super nice. Rooms were quiet and clean. Transportation to and from the concert was included. The breakfast was nice and many options. I would definitely use again.

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Month	Average price
January	US$101
February	US$118
March	US$114
April	US$122
May	US$160
June	US$137
July	US$143
August	US$148
September	US$142
October	US$150
November	US$121
December	US$113

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $222
20 $91	21 $112	22 $104	23 $155	24 $131	25 $190	26 $248
27 $112	28 $90	29 $115	30 $111

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $124	2 $116	3 $117
4 $88	5 $100	6 $97	7 $98	8 $124	9 $132	10 $207
11 $112	12 $267	13 $285	14 $226	15 $150	16 $194	17
18 $139	19 $158	20 $122	21 $131	22 $143	23 $258	24 $263
25 $178	26 $119	27 $116	28 $118	29 $152	30 $186	31

Comfort Inn Detroit Downtown

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