How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection: $329 a night all in, Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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4-star hotel · Autograph Collection · 1 Park Avenue, Detroit
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Fire Extinguisher
Hotels in Detroita historic upscale 4-star hotel in downtown Detroit
9.0/10
Historic character and dependable comfort make this a strong downtown Detroit pick.
Hotel David Whitney is a historic upscale 4-star that earns its appeal through more than its marble atrium. Renovated and converted from Aloft to Marriott’s Autograph Collection in 2024, it pairs architectural character with updated rooms and an exceptionally convenient downtown address. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. We'd put it high on the list for a Tigers game, theater weekend or city break without much driving.
The trade-offs are mostly about room placement and extras. Some guests report noise from the atrium or nearby nightlife, while certain inward-facing rooms have limited daylight; request a higher-floor, exterior-facing room if those details matter. Valet parking and breakfast cost extra. We'd skip it if guaranteed quiet or free parking matters more than character and walkability.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · detroit.urbanize.city. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$767 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
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1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
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Room, 2 Queen Beds · refundable
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 14, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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ROOM, KING BED, CITY VIEW · refundable
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 14 to Nov 19, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Double room with atrium view (full double bed) · refundable
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Dec 1, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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ROOM, KING BED, CITY VIEW · non-refundable
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Room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Corner Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed, corner room) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Jan 7, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 17 to Dec 21, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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1 BEDROOM, JUNIOR SUITE, KING BED, SOFA · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 4, 2027 · 15 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
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1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) (king size bed, child meal not included, extra bed not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
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1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) (king size bed, child meal not included, extra bed not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 11 to Jan 13, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection: $329 a night all in, Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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Historic character and dependable comfort make this a strong downtown Detroit pick. a historic upscale 4-star hotel in downtown Detroit, scored for what it is.
Hotel David Whitney is a historic upscale 4-star that earns its appeal through more than its marble atrium. Renovated and converted from Aloft to Marriott’s Autograph Collection in 2024, it pairs architectural character with updated rooms and an exceptionally convenient downtown address. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. We'd put it high on the list for a Tigers game, theater weekend or city break without much driving.
The trade-offs are mostly about room placement and extras. Some guests report noise from the atrium or nearby nightlife, while certain inward-facing rooms have limited daylight; request a higher-floor, exterior-facing room if those details matter. Valet parking and breakfast cost extra. We'd skip it if guaranteed quiet or free parking matters more than character and walkability.
Best for: sports and theater weekends; couples who enjoy historic hotels; downtown exploring without a car
Watch out for: noise varies by room location; limited daylight in some inward-facing rooms; paid valet parking and breakfast
Location: Beside Grand Circus Park, within walking distance of stadiums, theaters and downtown transit.
Rooms: Updated, comfortable rooms; request an exterior-facing room above the atrium for better light.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across major booking sites and recent guest accounts.
Service: Warm, helpful staff receive frequent praise; occasional valet delays are reported.
Amenities: Presley’s restaurant, Library Bar, café and a complimentary 24-hour gym.
Fees and surprises: Valet and breakfast cost extra; the valet garage cannot accommodate vehicles over six feet tall.
Axel's opinion of Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · detroit.urbanize.city. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, 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 dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 21 to Oct 24, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $767 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $574 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $979 a night · non-refundable · SUITE, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $590 a night · non-refundable · 1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $399 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $403 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $398 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 3, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $605 a night · refundable · Room, 2 Queen Beds | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 1 to Nov 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $572 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 14, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $567 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 9, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $523 a night · refundable · ROOM, KING BED, CITY VIEW | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $490 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 11, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $474 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 14, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $462 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $521 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 4 adults | $566 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 14 to Nov 19, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $445 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $533 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 21, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $684 a night · refundable · Double room with atrium view (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $730 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $677 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Dec 1, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $651 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 24, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $596 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, KING BED, CITY VIEW | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $617 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $501 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $384 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $329 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Jan 7, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $668 a night · refundable · Corner Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed, corner room) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $703 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 17 to Dec 21, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $342 a night · non-refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 3 adults | $576 a night · non-refundable · 1 BEDROOM, JUNIOR SUITE, KING BED, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 4, 2027 · 15 nights · 3 adults | $603 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults | $655 a night · non-refundable · 1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) (king size bed, child meal not included, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 3 adults | $685 a night · non-refundable · 1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed) (king size bed, child meal not included, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $581 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 11 to Jan 13, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $581 a night · refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $582 a night · non-refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $567 a night · non-refundable · Double room with city view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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