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All Abuzz I-75 DIRECTIONS We are centrally located in the heart of downtown Detroit. If you're flying in from afar, the nearby Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is your best bet - 25 minutes from the hotel. Once you are here, get across town easily via the Detroit People Mover, the city's monorail, or take in local sites by foot. ALL ABUZZ I-75 ALOFT® DETROIT AT THE DAVID WHITNEY Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney One Park Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 1 313 237 1700 Marriott.com/DTWAL Earn. Redeem. Experience. Join Marriott Bonvoy™ today to enjoy free Wi-Fi, get exclusive member rates, earn points for free nights and more. It all starts at marriottbonvoy.com. ©2019 Marriott International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All names, marks and logos are the trademarks of Marriott International, Inc., or its affiliates. EXPERIENCE ALOFT HOTELS WHAT’S NEARBY Designed for global travelers who love open Stay & play in style at Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney spaces, open thinking and open expression, located within the historic David Whitney Building. this is where travel creates possibilities. Surround yourself in a vibrant social scene and stay Where style is necessary. Connectivity keeps socially connected with technology that keeps up with up with you. Social scenes are vibrant. And the you. Whatever brings you to the Motor City, there's only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels. something for everyone to enjoy. Comerica Park Guest rooms Ford Field Airy 9-foot-high ceilings, plush platform beds, Little Caesars Arena fast & free Wi-Fi, 42" LCD TVs, our signature coffee, walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, custom Eastern Market ® Aloft bath amenities by Bliss Spa and more. The Fillmore Detroit Re:mixSM lounge Detroit Opera House Sip a drink, enjoy fast & free Wi-Fi or pick up Fox Theater a game of pool, with day-to-night lighting and music to switch up the vibe. W XYZ® bar Mix it up over music and cocktails. The fun flows with everything from pints to pinot noirs to signature drinks, plus a full menu, cool music and can’t-miss events. Re:fuel by AloftSM Perk up or chill out with grab-and-go food options at Re:fuel, the 24/7 one-stop shop for snacks and bites at Aloft. Discover a menu of sweet, savory, fast and fresh options including salads, sandwiches and snacks. Our focus on the future extends to the new Re:fuel Breakfast Pots that offer a fresh, flavorful option for guests looking to enjoy their meal in the hotel or on the fly. Re:chargeSM gym Sprint, stretch, lift and pump — day or night. Plus, Peloton bikes, stationary bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines — all the tools to keep you fit 24/7. Tactic Meetings Spark great ideas in our sleek meeting space equipped with state-of-the-art A/V, plasma TV and fast & free Wi-Fi. Aloft hotels are smoke-free..
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