Dan W

Review of Westin DTW

This 8-story modern, moderately-luxurious hotel is...

This 8-story modern, moderately-luxurious hotel is located next to the airline ticketing area (south) of the McNamara Terminal (outside security). The check-in desk is a decent trek inside which was not intuitive, nor well marked.

My room was on the 8th floor with a sweeping view of the airport tarmac/runways. It was average-sized but very clean (you can tell housekeeping does a great job) and featured one of the best hotel beds I ve slept in, in a while. The bathroom was elegantly modern and well stocked with Westin s own White Tea Bath & Body products; definitely a cut above the normal stuff.

The most striking feature of this property is the covered 8-story atrium/lobby with plenty of relaxing meeting space. There is a separate restaurant and open air (erm, atrium) bar which has a great late-night dining menu and friendly staff to boot.

Being a Marriott Platinum (now Platinum Premiere) I had access to the Executive Club Lounge. This is best hotel lounge I ve been to across the several I ve visited. Open 24 hours, it s complete with an expresso machine and good selection of drinks/snacks. Two thumbs up for the club breakfast; excellent, especially for not being full, sit-down service. I highly recommend upgrading to a club level room if not already a Platinum Premiere.

One unique feature of this location is the direct terminal access from the lobby. Of course, this doesn t help us folks who don t fly out of the McNamara Terminal (there s a terminal transfer bus), but I still think that s an awesome idea they just need a mini-Westin at the North Terminal As one of the best high, mid-tier hotels, I highly recommend staying here if you need a place close to the airport: !