Best Pool Hotels in Detroit

Bringing a little bit of Las Vegas to downtown Detroit, this MGM outpost doubles as a luxury hotel and a mammoth casino. Take your pick between more than 121 table games or 3,500 slots and a multi-table poker room. Or skip the slots and indulge in the hotel's other amenities, like the plethora of restaurants, entertainment options and a resort-style spa with an indoor infinity pool. After, retreat to your lodgings, which recent guests report are both spacious and clean. Guests also praise the friendly staff and the large bathrooms with marble showers and dual shower heads.

After a $200 million renovation in 2008, The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit (now included on the National Register of Historic Places) is back to its distinguished glory. Built in 1924 in the Italian Renaissance style, this hotel was – at the time – the world's tallest hotel. Now, it's fitted with Westin's signature Heavenly beds and baths, as well as ample meeting space and several dining options, including celebrity chef Michael Symon's ROAST restaurant. Recent guests praised the spacious rooms and said you can see the renovations represented throughout the entire property. Guests also appreciate the Westin's downtown Detroit location on Washington Boulevard. Visitors report that you can easily walk to surrounding restaurants and shops if you want to explore beyond your digs. Members of the Marriott Bonvoy program can earn or cash in rewards here.

Originally built in 1931, this Dearborn, Michigan, hotel once occupied the grounds of Ford Motor Company. After undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation, The Dearborn Inn has managed to maintain its historic past while providing the creature comforts of the Marriott brand. You'll find The Dearborn Inn about 13 miles west of downtown Detroit, but it's just a quick walk from the Ford Museum (though you'll have to cross a busy street). Guests call it a gorgeous hotel for either a low-key vacation or an event: Its well-maintained grounds are lined with a picturesque jogging trail, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The Dearborn Inn's four floors contain 205 rooms and 24 suites, each boasting a marble bathroom, Bath & Body Works toiletries, a flat-screen TV and high ceilings. Guests report the rooms are spacious, but the bathrooms are small. Recent visitors also compliment the friendly and accommodating staff and point out that the two on-site restaurants serve quality American cuisine. Marriott Bonvoy members can accumulate or cash in points by staying here.

If you're a fan of the Westin brand but would rather not spend the night at the brand's property at the Detroit airport, then the Westin Southfield Detroit could be a worthy alternative. The Westin Southfield Detroit caters to business travelers, since it's located northeast of the city center near a number of Fortune 500 companies. Because of its location in an office park, some recent guests who weren't in Detroit on business said the hotel lacks character. However, visitors do praise the accommodating and friendly staff, the hotel's flat-screen TVs and pillow-top signature Heavenly Beds. Leave your room to taste the American food at Tango or stop by the lounge or coffee shop. You should also note that the hotel has an indoor heated pool and fitness center to help keep you moving during your stay. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

The Henry, Autograph Collection is located in Dearborn, Michigan, just about 12 miles west of central Detroit. Guests frequently praise the hotel's prime setting, characterizing it as both safe and convenient to downtown. Along with the hotel's location, guests applaud the clean, comfortable rooms, which boast comfy linens, marble bathrooms and free Wi-Fi access. If you're not in the mood to venture beyond the hotel for meals, there's TRIA, the on-site restaurant that serves seasonal and organic American fare. Recent guests said the restaurant's dishes are delicious and well-priced. When it's time to burn off the calories, there's a fitness center and an indoor pool. Recent guests give The Henry a solid review, citing its attentive staff as friendly and knowledgeable. And because The Henry belongs to Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy members can accumulate or cash in reward points here. 

You'll find this hotel on the campus of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It's attached to the Edward H. McNamara/Northwest World Gateway Terminal, but there's 24-hour shuttle service to the North Terminal, making it a cinch to catch flights. Guests say that this hotel is ideal for early morning departures, and that valet parking is both convenient and economical. Plus, the hotel is fitted with all of Westin's signature amenities, from a fully equipped fitness center to those cloud-like Heavenly Beds. Recent guests also report the cuisine at the on-site restaurant, reflections, is tasty, but a bit overpriced. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.