CRAIN's LIST: LARGEST MEETING Facilitiesranked by Total Square Feet of Meeting Space

CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Total </li><li style="flex:1">Capacity of largest </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">meeting room </li><li style="flex:1">square Square feet </li><li style="flex:1">Number </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">feet of of largest theater/classroom of </li><li style="flex:1">Facility </li></ul>Address Phone; website meeting meeting space space banquet/cocktail meeting Rank <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Top executive </li><li style="flex:1">style </li><li style="flex:1">rooms Amenities </li></ul>Thom Connors general manager 897,500 27,000 544,020 22,000 439,380 30,197 2,880 / 1,800 1,800 / 2,200 70 Free Wi-Fi, 2,200 on-site parking spots, concierge and business center, on-site catering, contractors on-site to provide services to meetings and trade shows Cobo Center 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.cobocenter.com" target="_blank">(313) 877-8777; www.cobocenter.com </a>1. Patricia Mooradian president 600 / 200 600 / 5,000 20 Horse-drawn carriages, Model T rides, historic carousel, steam locomotive, historic re-enactments, entertainment, tours, curators, audiovisual, fireworks, gardens and private courtyards with most venues, organic and local menus available The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.thehenryford.org" target="_blank">(313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org </a>2. 3. Tom Wilson president and CEO, Olympia Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings 20,000 / 10,000 2,500 / 3,500 120 Unique event location for meetings, events, fundraisers, private ice skating parties and corporate experiential opportunities Joe Louis Arena 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit 48226 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.olympiaentertainment.com" target="_blank">(313) 394-7593; www.olympiaentertainment.com </a>Tom Lewand president 375,000 100,000 350,000 215,000 200,000 19,500 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">24 Caterer, stadium tours, on-field activities, attached parking structure </li><li style="flex:1">65,000 B/ 500 </li></ul>1,200 B/ 3,500 B Ford Field 2000 Brush St., Detroit 48226 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.detroitlions.com" target="_blank">(313) 262-2000; www.detroitlions.com </a>4. 5. 6. 7. Blair Bowman owner and president 12,000 / 6,000 6,000 / 6,000 30 Attached 126 room Hyatt Place Hotel, 25,000 square feet of pre-function space, 18-foot ceilings, wireless Internet access, more than 2,700 parking spaces Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi 48374 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com" target="_blank">(248) 348-5600; www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com </a>Roger Sobran president 4,404 / 650 1,144 / 1,144 35 Space for corporate functions with two theaters, ample break-out rooms, two ballrooms, full-service catering, audiovisual capabilities and valet or self-parking options The Masonic of Detroit 500 Temple St., Detroit 48201 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.themasonic.com" target="_blank">(313) 832-7100; www.themasonic.com </a>Tonya Matthews president and CEO 128,500 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">8,500 </li><li style="flex:1">240 / 225 </li></ul>600 / 2,000 11 Preferred vendors for valet parking, catering and AV. On-site cafe, wheelchair access, event management team, traveling exhibits, hands-on exhibits, five theaters Michigan Science Center 5020 John R St., Detroit 48202 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.mi-sci.org" target="_blank">(313) 577-8400; www.mi-sci.org </a>Tom Wilson president and CEO, Olympia Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings 125,000 20,305 5,000 / 400 800 / 1,000 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">3</li><li style="flex:1">Historic venue in Foxtown restored to its original splendor. Fox Grand Lobby offers </li></ul>dinner and cocktail reception space, and multi-levels can be used for strolling events. Stage and theater can accommodate close to 5,000 guests. Fox Theatre 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.OlympiaEntertainment.com" target="_blank">(313) 471-3333; www.OlympiaEntertainment.com </a>8. Shonda Johnson area general manager 100,000 25,801 2,100 / 1,200 1,800 / 2,200 34 Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, bar/lounge, room service, wheelchair access, Internet access, self or valet parking, fitness center, concierge lounge, movie theater, food court, shops Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit 48243 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.detroitmarriott.com" target="_blank">(313) 568-8000; www.detroitmarriott.com </a>9. 10. 11. 11. James Jacobs president 90,000 80,000 80,000 75,000 61,000 NA 2,880 / 300 300 / 61,000 10 Sports & Expo Center, John Lewis Conference Center, free parking and Internet, complete in-house audiovisual and catering services Macomb Community College, south campus 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren 48088 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.macomb.edu" target="_blank">(586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu </a>Paul Glantz founder and chairman 475 / 475 250 / 600 18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies for strolling dinners and cocktail parties Emagine Canton 39535 Ford Road, Canton Township 48187 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.emagine-entertainment.com" target="_blank">(734) 721-3456; www.emagine-entertainment.com </a>Paul Glantz founder and chairman <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">NA </li><li style="flex:1">475 / 475 </li></ul>250 / 600 18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies for strolling dinners and cocktail parties Emagine Novi 44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi 48377 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.emagine-entertainment.com" target="_blank">(248) 468-2990; www.emagine-entertainment.com </a><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Barb Zanetti </li><li style="flex:1">NA </li><li style="flex:1">370 / 50 </li></ul>230 / 500 12 On-site catering available. Extensive menu options available. Full bar service available. Palladium 12 250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham 48009 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.UptownEntertainment.com" target="_blank">(248) 723-6240; www.UptownEntertainment.com </a>senior director of business operations, Uptown Entertainment 13. James Jacobs president 74,000 71,000 70,000 67,000 65,000 64,500 41,400 NA 1,271 / 250 250 / NA 10 Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, University Center/Professional Development Center, free parking and Internet, complete in-house audiovisual and catering services Macomb Community College, center campus 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township 48038-1139 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.macomb.edu" target="_blank">(586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu </a>14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Paul Glantz founder and chairman 350 / 350 250 / 700 14 Two private party areas: one that can seat up to 250 and another for a party of 50-60 people. All areas combined (including restaurant area) can host up to 600 people on two levels. Star Lanes at Emagine Royal Oak 200 N. Main St, Royal Oak 48307 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.emagine-entertainment.com" target="_blank">(248) 414-1000; www.emagine-entertainment.com </a>Dennis Mannion president 30,000 19,604 5,500 64,000 3,000 / 1,500 2,000 / 3,000 14 Built-in LCD projectors, built-in drop-down screen, private entrance, catering, natural stone and marble, granite surfaces, show kitchens with open stone ovens, Pistons Hall of Fame, championship trophy display, guided tours, custom menus Palace of Auburn Hills 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills 48326 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.palacenet.com" target="_blank">(248) 377-0100; www.palacenet.com </a>Marian Ilitch owner 2,200 / 1,379 1,500 / 2,200 11 Audiovisual, including video and teleconferencing capabilities, individualized HVAC meeting rooms, dedicated meeting concierge, pre-function areas, wireless Internet throughout, automobile accessible MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit 48201 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.motorcitycasino.com" target="_blank">(866) 752-9622; www.motorcitycasino.com </a>Roger Roels president 450 / 300 325 / 325 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1</li><li style="flex:1">Newly remodeled, on-site catering services </li></ul>Crystal Park 17099 Champaign, Allen Park 48101 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.crystalgardensonline.com" target="_blank">(313) 388-9001; www.crystalgardensonline.com </a>Greg Wallace manager 500 / 240 500 / 500 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">2</li><li style="flex:1">Computer-controlled theater-style lighting. Audiovisual capabilities: 9'x12' </li></ul>retractable screen, projector, Internet, four wireless microphones, podium, complete audio speaker system, and two 58-inch plasma screens. Separate conference room features boardroom table and AV and Internet. General Motors Heritage Center 6400 Center, Sterling Heights 48312 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.gmheritagecenter.com" target="_blank">(586) 276-1498; www.gmheritagecenter.com </a>19. 20. Adrienne Pumphrey global head of Adoba brand 62,000 60,000 17,000 6,000 1,800 / 1,050 1,200 / 3,800 17 Restaurant and lounge, room service, indoor pool, sauna/whirlpool, fitness center, free parking, valet parking, breakfast, lunch, dinner, high-speed Internet access, wheelchair access, business center Adoba Hotel Dearborn/Detroit Conference Center 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.adobadearborn.com" target="_blank">(313) 592-3622; www.adobadearborn.com </a>Deborah Duyck district executive dean 812 / 130 NA / 200 12 Free parking, wireless Internet, large theater, exhibit gallery and enclosable rehearsal space Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center 21000 Northline Road, Taylor 48180 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.wcccd.edu/about/" target="_blank">(734) 374-3512; www.wcccd.edu/about/ </a>PerformingArtsCenter.htm 21. Jenny Carson conference coordinator 55,000 55,000 50,019 48,000 42,000 3,900 9,000 10,450 6,700 9,000 300 / 180 120 / 100 40 Full-service catering and high-tech rentals; single classroom and campuswide rental; free parking; computer lab, meeting rooms and multimedia conference rooms; free Wi-Fi; electric vehicle charging stations Walsh College-Troy campus 3838 Livernois Road, Troy 48083 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.walshcollege.edu" target="_blank">(800) 925-7401; www.walshcollege.edu </a>22. 22. 24. 25. Lynn Rich manager 600 / 900 600 / 400 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">7</li><li style="flex:1">20 acres of parking, central public address system, heated and insulated, off- </li></ul>premises catering permitted, banquet facility, 400-foot track area with bleachers and sound system, 62 electrical campsites, dump station on grounds, DSL, ATM Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org" target="_blank">(734) 429-3145; www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org </a>Graham Beal director, president and CEO 1,100 / NA 650 / 500 15 Experienced staff, caterer, wireless Internet, gallery tours, custom menus, wedding receptions and corporate or social events Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.dia.org" target="_blank">(313) 833-7900; www.dia.org </a>Paul Wegert general manager 700 / 375 375 / 550 22 Four-diamond hotel, complimentary wireless Internet, on-site catering, 27-hole golf course, outdoor gardens and courtyard for cocktail receptions, two restaurants The Inn at St. John's 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth 48170 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.theinnatstjohns.com" target="_blank">(734) 414-0600; www.theinnatstjohns.com </a>Tom Lamb general manager 1,000 / 300 600 / 750 44 Championship golf course and clubhouse on property, IACC-approved conference center, on-site audiovisual services, tiered auditorium, outdoor event areas, free WiFi, indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, tennis courts, fitness facility Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti 48197 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.marriott.com/dtwys" target="_blank">(734) 821-6162; www.marriott.com/dtwys </a>26. 27. Jill Baran manager, event and guest services 41,154 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">12,350 </li><li style="flex:1">500 / NA </li></ul>NA / 600 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">7</li><li style="flex:1">Behind-the-scenes tours, Paws appearances, AV </li></ul>Comerica Park 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 (313) 471-2283; mlb.mlb.com/det/ballpark/events/index.jsp This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Information is provided by the venue unless otherwise noted. It is not a complete listing but the most comprehensive available. NA = not available. B 65,000 capacity theatre-style using the stadium seating, up to 5,000 capacity banquet-style and 7,500 capacity cocktail/strolling supper-style on the field. Indoor exhibit area includes field and concourses. LIST RESEARCHED BY BRIANNA REILLY CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Total </li><li style="flex:1">Capacity of largest </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">meeting room </li><li style="flex:1">square Square feet </li><li style="flex:1">Number </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">feet of of largest theater/classroom of </li><li style="flex:1">Facility </li></ul>Address Phone; website meeting meeting space banquet/cocktail meeting Rank <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Top executive(s) </li><li style="flex:1">space </li><li style="flex:1">style </li><li style="flex:1">rooms Amenities </li></ul>Daniel Duffy general manager 31,313 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">15,905 </li><li style="flex:1">2,000 / 1,076 </li></ul>1,420 / 2,000 16 Certified executive chef, automobile and large display exhibit entry, complimentary high speed (t-3) wireless in facility plus hard-wired Internet in all meeting rooms, full-service hotel adjoining with 246 guest rooms and suites, restaurant on-site, Loon River Cafe, adjoining indoor water park Best Western Plus Sterling Inn Banquet and Conference Center 34911 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights 48312 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.sterlinginn.com" target="_blank">(586) 979-1400; www.sterlinginn.com </a>28. John DelSignore CEO 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 29,973 23,000 9,890 2,300 / 1,200 1,600 / 2,000 12 Wi-Fi facility, videoconferencing services, audiovisual equipment and technicians to assist, more than 8 acres of free parking, digital marquee to advertise events, easy access to I-96, I-275 and M-14 Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center 39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia 48150 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.laurelmanor.com" target="_blank">(734) 462-0770; www.laurelmanor.com </a>29. 29. 29. 29. 29. Godfrey Renee manager 1,000 / 500 620 / 700 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">8</li><li style="flex:1">Meeting rooms are dividable, on-site catering with full menus, wheelchair access, </li></ul>free parking, production-level audiovisual equipment, AV and event planning staff Ford Conference & Event Center 1151 Village Road, Dearborn 48124 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.cec.ford.com" target="_blank">(313) 621-2900; www.cec.ford.com </a>Steve Zanella president and COO 14,000 14,000 8,000 1,200 / 900 900 / 1,200 20 Complete line of basic audio, video, lighting equipment, wireless Internet and video conferencing; convenient freight access MGM Grand Detroit LLC 1777 Third St., Detroit 48226 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.mgmgranddetroit.com" target="_blank">(877) 888-2121; www.mgmgranddetroit.com </a>Tom Schoenith owner 700 / 500 550 / 1,000 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">3</li><li style="flex:1">Computerized theatrical lighting, valet parking, free parking, panoramic water view, </li></ul>outdoor spaces, cascading fountains, professional sound system The Roostertail Catering Club 100 Marquette Drive, Detroit 48214 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.roostertail.com" target="_blank">(313) 822-1234; www.roostertail.com </a>Donna Schultz general manager 866 / 420 520 / 1,000 13 Westin Workout, indoor pool, spa, three restaurants, bar, valet parking, 24-hour inroom dining, business center The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 (313) 442-1600; westin.com/bookcadillac <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">James Ryan </li><li style="flex:1">7,471 </li><li style="flex:1">600 / 400 </li></ul>400 / 1,000 16 Advanced telecommunications throughout the facility, with on-site AV and IT support, flexible furniture configurations in most meeting rooms and an on-site catering service and restaurant VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia 41852-2696 (734) 462-4610; vistatech.schoolcraft.edu executive director of development and governmental relations Brenda Durling conference center manager 34. Starsky Assadi general manager 28,000 27,000 26,000 26,000 17,300 6,325 400 / 250 700 / 800 11 Renovated all-suite property, free Wi-Fi in guest suites, public space and banquet rooms, free shuttle service within a five-mile radius, adjacent to the People Mover, valet parking Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center 1000 Brush Ave., Detroit 48226 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.atheneumsuites.com" target="_blank">(313) 962-2323; www.atheneumsuites.com </a>35. 36. 37. 37. Barbara Niemi director, event services 600 / 198 400 / 400 22 Restaurant, G-store, Ethernet, on-site catering, located on University of Michigan campus Michigan Union 530 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48109 (734) 763-5750; uunions.umich.edu/munion John Reed general manager <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">7,600 </li><li style="flex:1">800 / 500 </li></ul>500 / 1,000 26 Only four diamond airport-area hotel; only direct connect in terminal property; private access from hotel lobby to 90 shops and services, valet parking, indoor pool and fitness center, DEMA Restaurant and Lounge, 24-hour room service Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport 2501 Worldgateway Place, Detroit 48242 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.westin.com/detroit" target="_blank">(734) 942-6500; www.westin.com/detroit </a>Joseph Shurmur general manager <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">12,210 </li><li style="flex:1">1,200 / 600 </li></ul>800 / 1,200 16 AAA four diamond hotel, 308 guest rooms and suites, complimentary wireless HSIA, on-site AV, TRIA Restaurant, fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, spa services, buisness center, free parking, on-site art collection The Henry, Autograph Collection 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.behenry.com" target="_blank">(313) 441-2000; www.behenry.com </a>This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Information is provided by the venue unless otherwise noted. It is not a complete listing but the most comprehensive available. NA = not available. LIST RESEARCHED BY BRIANNA REILLY

CRAIN's LIST: LARGEST MEETING Facilitiesranked by Total Square Feet of Meeting Space

Details

Download

Copyright

We respect the copyrights and intellectual property rights of all users. All uploaded documents are either original works of the uploader or authorized works of the rightful owners.

Support