A new corporate owner and $100 million in renovations have rescued Detroit's biggest downtown hotel from the doldrums. But even with the fancy new guest lobby and all the upgraded amenities, you still might feel as if you are staying in an advertisement for General Motors. Of course, the car manufacturer's world headquarters are in the same building. But you will also find GM World, a theme museum of sorts, and GM Wintergarden, a massive retail area. The guest rooms are perfect for the business traveler, and views from many rooms and restaurants in this riverside tower, Detroit's tallest building, are spectacular. The area has nightlife within walking distance.
• Hotel Services: minibar, laundry service, restaurant, 24-hour room service, television, bureau de change, parking, safe deposit, bar, computer facilities, internet access, disabled access, business facilities, childcare facilities, air conditioning, sauna, non-smoking rooms, fitness club
• Conferences: 27 meeting rooms; 100,000 square feet of meeting space, including an 11,500-square-foot ballroom.