Detroit, MI

Renaissance Center
DESCRIPTION: Soaring 73 floors above the Detroit River, the 1,298-room Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center is surrounded by four 39 story office towers linked to two more 21 story towers; inside is a mini-mall's worth of upscale shops and fountains that create a relaxing and inviting vibe; restaurants in the complex are RiverCafe, RiverBar and Musashi by BarOne, Andiamo, and Coach Insignia; General Motors Corporation, headquartered in buildings surrounding the tall cylindrical hotel, owns the entire riverfront complex; there is also a cineplex and GM World car exhibit in the center

ADDRESS: Renaissance Center  MAP
PARKING: $3/hour and valet parking available

PHONE: hotel reservations 800-228-9290
WEBSITE:  http://www.gmrencen.com

Greektown
DESCRIPTION: The liveliest collection of restaurants and nightclubs in Metro Detroit's entertainment center; packed with authentic Greek, American and ethnic restaurants, boutiques, nightclubs, historic sites, hotels and casinos
ADDRESS: 400 Monroe Avenue  MAP
PARKING: paid lots on adjoining Monroe & McComb streets

PHONE: 313-963-3357
WEBSITE: http://www.visitgreektown.com

Greektown Casino
DESCRIPTION: The emphasis is on fun in the heart of the city’s bustling restaurant district; features cutting edge gaming, including Detroit’s only poker room; Must be 21 to enter
ADDRESS: 555 East Lafayette  MAP
PHONE: 313-223-2999
WEBSITE: http://www.greektowncasino.com

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 2007, this MGM Grand features 400 Internet rooms in a sparkling 18-story hotel tower; as you approach the Grand Garden on the corner of Third and Bagley, note that its seasonal display changes five times annually; inside lies a guest-only Living Room that features wall-length fireplace, and a dramatic back-lit wall adornment with a cascading fountain, oversized ottomans, plush sofas and contemporary artwork; the 24-hour casino sports 100,000-square-feet of gaming space, a premium poker room and the largest selection of slot machines in the Midwest keep this pace abuzz; a collection of Vegas-style lounges and restaurants that include Wolfgang Puck, V, Agua, Ignite, U-Me-Drink and Intice; Immerse Spa is a 20,000 square foot oasis with a fantastic range of services; guests access the Immerse fitness area and pool for a small fee; free self parking
ADDRESS: 1777 Third Street  MAP