Atheneum Suite Hotel

I love this hotel. I try to talk my husband into a night here each time we’re in Detroit. Its a great location in Greektown, we can walk to everything, but I don’t have to deal with the casino or smokers. Although, if you want to save money on parking, you can park at the casino for free and just cut through the casino to the hotel.
The rooms here are huge and I love the layout, especially with the sunken bedroom. Its not the fanciest place we’ve stayed for the money, but for some reason I just love it there. The only downside to our stay there this weekend was our room was literally between the elevator shafts. It wasn’t too bad until about 8am when people started being very active. Most of the noise could only be heard from our bedroom, but the constant elevator dings rang nice & loud all the way to our bed. As did a lot of conversations of people waiting for the elevators. I didn’t realize when we checked in that it would be so loud in the morning, so I didn’t ask to be moved, but definitely will if it happens again in the future. Given we stayed in the most expensive king suite option, it was disappointing to deal with the noise when I wanted to sleep in after a late night on the town!

Stayed here for the weekend, in town for the Raiders game. The hotel is walking distance from everything you’d ever need. The rooms are so big and spacious, loved them. Not much lighting in the rooms, kind of annoying at night.
Also, some of the floors, especially by the stairs, are so thin that you feel like you’re going to fall right through them. You also hear everyone else going up and down the stairs in their own rooms. If you can get past the constant «boom boom boom boom», you’ll be ok. Parking is hard to find but they comped our parking which turned out to be great.
If I ever go back to Detroit (doubt it), would definitely be staying here again.

I stood at this hotel for a a few short days. I was in Detroit on business. It’s a good location because you’re right in Greek town. There’s a casino, a few restaurants and bars.
The folks that work at the Atheneum were very nice. The room was okay but the bed was very uncomfortable for me. It was a bit too firm and I had a hard time sleeping my first night there. Not sure what else is available in Detroit as far as hotels but someone told me that is the go-​to hotel for celebs and business folks from out of town.

The only positive about this hotel is the location. Other than that, my stay was subpar at best. There was a constant smell of drugs throughout the hotel, which when notified to hotel staff, they seemed put out. Also, there was a huge fight on one of the floors at around 1am on one of the nights. Cops were called and people were arrested. After calling down twice to the front desk thinking people were going to come crashing through my door, the response I received was «it’s being taken care of.» Word of advice, if you stay here, pack your flak jacket.

I have a soft spot for Detroit and hotels like the Atheneum is one of the reasons why. For less than $ 150 you get a large, super clean sweet, with a comfy beds, luxury linens, a kick-​ass bathroom and right out their back door you are in Detroit’s little Greek Town! What’s not love? Not to mention, they have free shuttle service with one of the nicest men I’ve ever met as the driver. The people mover is also right outside your door and on-​site is the restaurant Fishbones, a cajun inspired seafood restie that also serves breakfast and a Sunday brunch. I’d skip this place and hit up Greek Town but it’s nice to have a full-​service restaurant on-​site. There is also a convenience store on site. While in Detroit, I went for a walk outside of Greek Town and met a hooker with two missing teeth, wearing a purple bra outside of her tank top with her pimp and they asked me if I wanted to party! How cool is that!!!

Amazing location that was in the heart of greektown with a very short walk to the Tigers game. Check in was prompt, and they even gave me a free room upgrade. I was able to pay for my overnight valet upon checkin. The room wasn’t pristine clean and the whirlpool didn’t have much power but those were my only cons.

This hotel is a diamond in the rough and the location is prime but there are a few things I would expect to be standard for a $ 200+ room. The staff at the hotel is very friendly however booking a room or talking to anyone on the phone is terrible. I called a few times to get some additional details (parking and such) and every time I spoke to someone they were completely ghetto and rude. I have never called a hotel and talked to someone that didn’t possess the basic conversational etiquette that should be required to work the phones. Anyways, the hotel seems very nice from a distance but under the microscope the shortcuts begin to unfold. The room was dirty with some sort of sludge on the wall, holes in the ceiling, stains on the furniture, and the AC panel was falling off. Like I said, the place is nice for the most part but it is clear that the hotel needs some extra TLC with the details and the booking department.

Great Room. The air conditioner broke, but they fixed it right away. The room was beautiful and the parking attendants were very helpful. All around great experience!

ABSOLUTE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! We made our reservations, called in to ask questions and were yelled at by the women when asking if there were other rooms available for our friends or if the couch had a fold out for them. It was the strangest phone conversation ever because there was absolutely no reason for her to be so upset with us. We decided to cancel our reservation and have STILL not been able to cancel… I’ve called 6 times and they won’t put me through to a real person to cancel! I just keep getting sent to a voicemail with no return calls. I’ve even emailed. I’m calling my bank next to notify them so if/​when they try to charge my card it won’t go through. This is ridiculous. Don’t book here!

It was my first time in Detroit and I didn’t know much about the city. I had to stay for two days after attending a meeting and I wanted to take advantage of the trip so I could see what the city had to offer. Their guest service person was on point and she gave me great recommendations. We took a long walk on the River Walk which is a great place to to run by the water. We went for lunch to the Fountain Bistro which is located two blocks from the hotel in a very nice park with beach chairs and a water fountain. We also visited Pegasus and Santorini which are around the block from the hotel and they offered amazing seafood options for very reasonable prices. Overall.
The rooms are very spacious and up to date with al amenities. Nice TVs, clean bathrooms, big windows with lovely views and a good room service menu with plenty of options.
They also offer a shuttle to the airport and transportation for big groups.
Overall ot was a here at experience and I can’t wait to go back to Detroit so I can visit the museums next time

Currently at the Athenium and having such a miserable time I decided to write about it right now.
The staff is friendly and the rooms are spacious. The tub is also a winning element. Besides that, I’m over it. When I first checked in they gave me a room on the 9^th floor. I opened the door and to my surprise there were workers in there fixing a damaged ceiling. Awkward. And the staff offered no compensation for my troubles. The AC is miserable and can’t decide if it wants to be hot or cold. If I want any sort of relief I need to sleep in the bed closest to the AC and dance with the sheets all night as it turns on and off and I go from freezing to sweating. Even though I’m on the 9^th floor, the sound from the casino across the street is agonizing. Like I said, the only relief came from sleeping in the bed by the AC but that also happens to be the bed next to the window!.. I have an early flight and would really like to get some sleep… There’s awful DJ music playing, continuous streams of sirens, people screaming, engines revving and I know it won’t end for another few hours. Worst part is I can’t even drown them out with the television because no channel will come in correctly and clean. Everything skips including audio, and the picture won’t come in properly. I’m stuck awake checking emails because it’s pointless to get dressed and move everything to a new room just to leave in a few hours (probably exhausted). You have no option but to valet your car and the woman at the front desk told me she’d give me a discount from $ 25 to $ 20 a night but from reading other reviews, they typically charge $ 20 a night anyway so… When I called the valet for my car it rang and rang until an operator picked up and told me they were too busy helping other customers and hung up on me. So I went down there to discover the valet team standing around talking to each other.
The only reason for the two stars is the awesome tub and the room service– quick and yummy. Really not worth staying here and I’m disappointed my booking agent chose this place for my business trip. Now back to checking emails.

The rooms were clean and well appointed, bathrooms to die for!
The décor was kitschy and very urban Greek chic.
What makes this place great was the staffs. Everyone was so appreciative and well mannered. THIS is how you run a hotel!

I just stayed here over the weekend because a friend and I were going to a show just around the block. We came in from Chicago, six hours on a Greyhound bus, and when I arrived, I was told by a man working the front desk that my room wasn’t ready with it only being 1:30 (check in was at 3:00). I asked if I could be switched to another similar room, because that’s what happens at other hotels, and I’ve never had an issue or been denied. However, here, I was told no, and to come back at 3:00, which I found absolutely awful after traveling for so long and having to wait outside in line for our show.
When I came back at 3:30 to check in, I was helped out by a different employee working the front desk. I told her that I was checking in, and she asked me for my ID and a card to «secure the deposit with.» I asked what the deposit was, because when I booked my room, nothing was said about a deposit. She explained that there was a required $ 50 deposit when booking a room in case something ends up damaged or missing. At this point, that was strike two, because, as you may know, most hotels only keep track of your card number in case something happens, and if it does, they THEN proceed to charge you. This left me with a weird feeling, especially being low on money and being states away.
Strike three came when only AFTER my card info was taken, I was asked if there was anyone staying with me who was 21. Once again, this has never been a concern before, and I travel for shows frequently. I said there was, and I was told then that they needed to check in with me. So I had to call my friend who was saving our spots in the queue and ask her to walk over with ALL of her luggage just to check in with me.
As for the hotel’s features, it’s pretty at the very least. The rooms are spacious and big. However, some of the room’s furniture was disheveled. There were stains on one of the bed’s comforters. A lampshade was bent and crooked, and I was left with the suspicion that they’d charge me for damaging it. Seriously.
The free «continental breakfast» is this: a ‘buffet’ set up on the bar counter which is made up of a small fridge containing cartons of orange juice/​milk and small bottles of water, a rack of pastries wrapped in plastic, and that’s it. No hot food, no plain toast, even. Additionally, we came down to check out the breakfast in our socks, and got scolded for that. Seriously.
Bottom line, wouldn’t come back here again. Their competition looks much more promising.

My sister-​in-​law held her wedding here and it was beautiful. The staff was super helpful whenever anything was needed. They were friendly and went above and beyond most hotel experiences. A number of guests stayed at the hotel and loved it. The hotel is close to many restaurants and bars and there is a lot to do in the area. I would love to come back again.

I stayed here on Valentine’s Day, pardon the overpricing that occurs on this day, but it was an overall great experience. We pulled in and valet took care of the car for us instead of us heading to the parking lot ourselves, plus it was cold as balls outside, which made the $ 25 valet fee even more enticing.
The suite was spacious and pretty great. The bed was super comfortable with big fluffy pillows and awesome bedding. 2 flat screen TV’s, a sunken-​in tub, mini fridge, and a separate living area completed this scenario. The only issue we had with the room was the couple of steps that led down to the bedroom. My boyfriend tripped down them in the middle of the night forgetting that there were steps there and pretty much took down a lamp with him during the fall. I will add that there is a tiny speck of light shining on them to alert you, but alas.
Fishbone’s is connected to the hotel so we didn’t have to venture outside to find somewhere to eat and the Greektown Casino was directly across the street so 2 skips and a hop and we were hanging out in there the rest of the night.
I would definitely come back here again for a special occasion.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I never write bad reviews but I had to warn others. This establishment charged my card twice for a one night stay. When I called and asked them about fixing it, they said they wouldn’t do anything for 10 business days. Meanwhile, I am out an extra $ 310 while I wait. The bed had hairs all over the blanket and the bathroom floor was filthy. Skip this hotel and go to Greektown.

Husband and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this hotel and have stayed here multiple times. It is close to everything we like about downtown Detroit. Everything is in walking distance from the hotel, including 3 of our favorite restaurants (red smoke, fish ones, and Pappy’s). We also love the local bars in the area (the Detroiter, Jacoby’s, and old shililaigh).
Everyone we have encountered within the hotel has been simply amazing. The only downside is that the walls are thin and you can hear a little bit of noise. However, add in a cocktail or two and you sleep like a baby!

*** Atheneum Suite Hotel … An Affair to Remember. ***
When Atheneum originally opened about 20 years ago, I had
to stay overnight bsince I heard so many great things about it:
palatial, exposed brick walls, cement pillars, soaking tubs etc.
It was quite lovely. I would have given Atheneum 5-​stars then.
Now last month I returned to stay here for a couple of nights.
It was like rekindling an old love — it may not be as glamorous
as it was in the beginning but it remains just as lovely as ever.
A solid 4-​stars since it is conveniently located near freeways,
Greektown casino, bars, restaurants and it’s affordably priced.
My king suite felt like an apt. It was spacious and comfortable.
I will return and hopefully this love will withstand the test of time.
*** Atheneum Suite Hotel … An Affair to Remember. ***

On the plus side, the rooms are large and unique: nice big soaking tub, decent beds, interesting floorplan.
On the minus side the whole place feels dated and in my room the heating unit buzzed all night. That’s the reason for the one star. I need to sleep!
Staff was mixed: check-​in front desk was nice, check-​out less so.
Breakfast starts at seven — most places that’s
6:30. Too late for me. When it did open, it wasn’t worth waiting for. Coffee, prepackage rolls. milk, juice — that’s it.

We stayed at the Atheneum for a girls’ night out. There is no way that I was about to spend over $ 300 for a very basic hotel room at one of the casino hotels, especially Greek Town Casino. I’ve seen their rooms. It was clean, but very standard and not worth the money. The Atheneum was a little more than ½ the price for more than twice the size. We had a Deluxe Suite with 2 queen beds.
Checking in was super easy. Reservation staff was very helpful regarding all of our questions. The only thing I didn’t like is that the old bellman lied to us & pretty much everyone else. He told everyone that Lil’ Wayne was staying at the hotel for extra tips. Of course, we believed him. (so dumb) Our room was very nice. It had a living room area with a pull-​out couch, big flat screen TV, mini bar and small desk. There were about 3 steps down that led to the sleeping area. That was also fairly roomy. The view wasn’t great, but we weren’t expecting it. The bathroom was pretty standard with a jacuzzi tub.
I think the beds were fine. It was quite a night, so I’m not really sure it mattered. I had no problem sleeping though. I love that they offer a free shuttle to any place within a 5 mile radius and they will pick you up. It takes about 15 – 20 minutes, and it was a very busy night with 2 concerts and a Lion’s game.
We took a little visit to the 10^th floor and hung out in one of the bigger suites they offer. They are really nice! It had 2 bedrooms, a nice dining room area, big couch and a flat screen TV. It was pretty awesome!
I would definitely stay here again!