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The best hotels in Greektown & Riverfront, Detroit, ranked

2 hotels in Greektown & Riverfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 5% less than Expedia.

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#2 of 6 places to stay in Detroit

Axel's take on Greektown & Riverfront

6.6/10

Stay for late nights and stadium walks, not guaranteed quiet.

Getting around
7.6
On your doorstep
4.5
Hotels
5.9
Value
4.7
Axel’s verdict
8.0

Greektown puts Monroe Street taverns, Greek bakeries and casino gaming close together, with Ford Field and Comerica Park within walking distance. Toward Jefferson Avenue, the mood changes to big buildings, river views and the RiverWalk. Stay here if you want evening plans without arranging a ride after every stop.

Those two sides aren't interchangeable: Monroe favors late nights, while the waterfront means a longer walk from the stadiums. The streetscape redesign was still nearing completion in September 2026, so check for remaining work before booking. Skip it if quiet sleep or a low-key residential setting matters more than nightlife.

Best for
nightlifesports fans
Skip it if
You are sensitive to weekend noise; You want residential streets
Getting around
Walk to downtown sights and stadiums; Greektown, Bricktown and Renaissance Center People Mover stations serve different blocks; from DTW, take DAX then walk or transfer, or use a taxi.
After dark
Monroe Street draws late bar and casino crowds; expect a livelier nighttime setting than a quiet waterfront retreat.
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The best hotels in Greektown & Riverfront, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $300 a night.

  1. Atheneum Suite Hotel
    #1 in Greektown & Riverfront

    Atheneum Suite Hotel

    A traditional 4-star all-suite hotel in downtown Detroit’s Greektown

    8.3/10

    Generous suites and a handy downtown location outweigh dated touches.

    • Sports and concert weekends
    • Families wanting spacious suites
    • Downtown sightseeing without much driving
    Axel
    $224 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

  2. Hollywood Casino at Greektown
    #3 in Greektown & Riverfront

    Hollywood Casino at Greektown

    a 4-star downtown casino hotel geared to game nights and weekend breaks

    8.0/10

    A strong downtown base for games and nightlife, with housekeeping and access caveats.

    • sports fans staying downtown
    • casino and nightlife weekends
    • couples exploring Detroit
    Axel
    $176 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 11 to Jan 13, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

  3. Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
    #5 in Greektown & Riverfront

    Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

    a self-service downtown apartment hotel, not a full-service 4-star

    7.9/10

    A practical downtown base with apartment space, but uneven polish and noisy nights.

    • independent downtown explorers
    • longer stays with cooking and laundry
    • travelers prioritizing space over service
    Axel
    $182 /night
    Expedia
    $192 /night
    $10/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

More deals seen in Greektown & Riverfront this week

  • The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

    The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $243 /night
    Expedia
    $265 /night
    $22/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

    Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $182 /night
    Expedia
    $192 /night
    $10/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Quality Inn Detroit Downtown

    Quality Inn Detroit Downtown

    ★★
    Axel
    $109 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown

    Hollywood Casino at Greektown

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $279 /night

    Includes $28/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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  • Atheneum Suite Hotel

    Atheneum Suite Hotel

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $287 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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2 hotels in Greektown & Riverfront seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 5% less than Expedia.

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Axel's take on Greektown & Riverfront: #2 of 6 in Detroit, 6.6/10

Stay for late nights and stadium walks, not guaranteed quiet. Strong access and character put Greektown second, but hotel choice, nearby variety and value trail Downtown, and Monroe Street favors nightlife over quiet.

Greektown puts Monroe Street taverns, Greek bakeries and casino gaming close together, with Ford Field and Comerica Park within walking distance. Toward Jefferson Avenue, the mood changes to big buildings, river views and the RiverWalk. Stay here if you want evening plans without arranging a ride after every stop.

Those two sides aren't interchangeable: Monroe favors late nights, while the waterfront means a longer walk from the stadiums. The streetscape redesign was still nearing completion in September 2026, so check for remaining work before booking. Skip it if quiet sleep or a low-key residential setting matters more than nightlife.

  • Best for: nightlife, sports fans
  • Skip it if: You are sensitive to weekend noise; You want residential streets
  • Getting around: Walk to downtown sights and stadiums; Greektown, Bricktown and Renaissance Center People Mover stations serve different blocks; from DTW, take DAX then walk or transfer, or use a taxi.
  • After dark: Monroe Street draws late bar and casino crowds; expect a livelier nighttime setting than a quiet waterfront retreat.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $300 a night

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The best hotels in Greektown & Riverfront, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Atheneum Suite Hotel 8.3/10, traditional 4-star all-suite hotel in downtown Detroit’s Greektown. Generous suites and a handy downtown location outweigh dated touches. $224 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Courtyard By Marriott Detroit Downtown 8.1/10, renovated mid-range chain hotel in downtown Detroit. A strong downtown base with roomy accommodation, friendly staff and parking costs to weigh. $258 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Hollywood Casino at Greektown 8.0/10, 4-star downtown casino hotel geared to game nights and weekend breaks. A strong downtown base for games and nightlife, with housekeeping and access caveats. $176 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown 8.0/10, practical 3-star in downtown Detroit’s stadium district. A strong game-night base, with friendly staff and downtown extras to budget for. $193 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit 7.9/10, self-service downtown apartment hotel, not a full-service 4-star. A practical downtown base with apartment space, but uneven polish and noisy nights. $182 a night with Axel against $192 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $10 a night less (5%). Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center 7.2/10, large full-service convention hotel on Detroit’s riverfront. Choose it for river views and event convenience, not freshly updated rooms. $252 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  7. Quality Inn Detroit Downtown 5.9/10, basic budget motel near downtown and the Riverwalk. Helpful staff and free parking, but room upkeep makes this a gamble. $96 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Greektown & Riverfront

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 16, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel · 4-starNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$243 a night · refundable$265 a night on Expedia$22 a night less (8%)Sign up free to book
Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit · 4-starNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$182 a night · non-refundable$192 a night on Expedia$10 a night less (5%)Sign up free to book
Quality Inn Detroit Downtown · 2-star, Choice HotelsNov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$109 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hollywood Casino at Greektown · 4-starNov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$279 a night · includes $28 a night paid at the hotel · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Atheneum Suite Hotel · 4-star, Summit Hotels & ResortsNov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$287 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book

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