What do you think of when you Hear “Detroit”? There is more to Detroit than just being known as the Motor City. We are home of the Wings and the Tigers… and one of the nicest hotels I have ever been in – MotorCity Casino Hotel. MI Savings Mama has teamed up with MotorCity Casino Hotel to bring you a little piece of Detroit.
A little about MotorCity Casino Hotel: Designed with input from renowned automotive designer Chip Foose, MotorCity Casino Hotel is Detroit’s most innovative entertainment venue featuring the crown jewel of the city’s skyline. With world-class luxury hotel accommodations, spa facilities, fine dining, live performance venues, and high-energy gaming, you’ll find your kind of entertainment at the new MotorCity Casino Hotel. Our 67,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities will take your meetings and social events to a whole new level. MotorCity Casino Hotel is Detroit’s only locally-owned and operated casino.
With all the stress of Planning a wedding – and Trying to combine families… My better half and I realized we needed a Mini vacation. But neither of us wanted to go on a long hike. And me never being to the Michigan Casinos, we figured what better place to stay then MotorCity Casino Hotel. We arrived before evening, So the building wasn’t lit up yet, but I can tell you that it’s gorgeous when it is.
Room: When we arrived, we found out that our room was on the 15th floor. This took using your key card in the elevator to get access to the floor we’re on. Even though I scoped out what the rooms were like on the Website, I still walked into ours in awe. Our suite featured a small kitchenette area, Living area, a Large bedroom and a Bathroom. The Room over looked the City – and I will have to say, that view alone gave me a whole new appreciation of the city of Detroit. The first thing I wanted to do was flop down on the Huge King size bed. Just from looking at it, I could already tell it Looked COMFORTABLE.
If you are looking for a Comfortable Bed… then You NEED to sleep on the ones at MotorCity Casino Hotel. They are like putting a Firm and Soft bed and mixed it into one. You sit on the bed – and you just sink… And it seems to mold to your body. This is probably one of the best nights of sleep I have gotten in a long time. And finding a bed that both Jeff and I slept on well… Yeah, I’ll take one of those to go please!
The bathroom – was HUGE! Jeff is over 6 foot tall – so to find a Tub that is large enough for him to sit in – is AMAZING! He was able to sit straight legged in this tub, and have it come well upto his chest! They also had what I consider a 2 Person Shower. There is a shower head on both sides of the shower stall – and spraying streams on one side! It took a little figuring out, but we did figure out how to take the PERFECT shower – where it massaged all the muscles you needed!
I loved finding this sign in the bathroom. Usually if Jeff and I stay at a hotel for multiple days, we prefer to not have our towels picked up and washed daily. It’s great knowing that MotorCity Casino Hotel is on board with a green Initiative! Way to Go MotorCity Casino Hotel!
Dining: MotorCity Casino Hotel had a great line up of Places to eat. In keeping with the MotorCity Theme – You will be able to eat at the The Lodge Dinner, Grand River Deli, The Assembly Line Buffet and The Pit Stop. There is also a Little Caesars Pizza for all you pizza lovers. And if you’re looking for the perfect meal for the perfect Date Night – then Make sure to Check Out Iridescence. We chose to eat at the Pit Stop for our meal. I will have to say, placing my order for dinner was one of the most fun thing. It’s completely touch screen. You walk up to a screen and place your order that way, Pay and then take your receipt. Both of us ordered a Cheese Burger and Fries. The burger was cooked to Perfection – and the fries… Were Just right! Usually we share an order of fries, but I am so glad that we both got our own order. I didn’t want to share!
(please ignore the lack of toppings, i picked them all off before taking this picture… I like my burger with just lettuce, ketchup, mustard and Cheese)
We would have really like to have the time to try out the other restaurants – Maybe we’ll have to plan a trip again.
Casino: This was the first time I have been in this Casino. The last time I stepped foot into a Casino was in Canada with my dad well over 10 years ago. At that time I had no interest to drink or gamble. So walking into MotorCity Casino, I felt completely different. We actually took a few moments and I was shown the fun of playing slots. They have everything from penny slots and up. We figured be safe and sit down at a Nickle Slot machine. Each of us played $2.00 to begin with. As you can see, I multiplied my original investment – and a good hour plus of play time!
One thing that made our night even better. We ran into some friends that we haven’t seen in going on a year and half now. The wings were playing – and they had Season tickets. And they were taking advantage of staying the night at the hotel and Celebrating a win! This weekend couldn’t have been any better if we planned it that way!
I keep hinting to my better half that we need to stay there the night of our wedding. We’ll see if he takes the hint.
*I received a room in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.
Seriously looks like you had an amazing time! I want to crawl in that gorgeous bed right now! 😉
It was a Blast. I know … I want to crawl into that bed right now.
Looks nice! I’ve been to that casino, but never stayed overnight. I love that there are some really nice hotels downtown now!
This was a first for me for both (and I live pretty close)
I’ve seen the hotel many times when we’ve been down there in Detroit but that’s about it! I’m a big fan of king sized comfy beds!!
Jackie, That’s about how it was for me – Ive seen it a Gazillion times driving by.
Id even have been a fan if it was a Queen size… (my home bed is only a full size… So anything is huge compared to that)
oh the bathroom looks lovely! looks like a nice time. i’ve never been to michigan!
Brett, I loved the Tub…. I have a great pic of Jeff sitting in it (clothed) to prove to me that it was HUGE!
You really need to come to MI one day!
Wow, that’s a beautiful room and love the bathroom too! I love that sign in the bathroom, I wish I would see that everywhere we stay, it’s nice to know they care about being green. It awesome that you saw your friends there! Good luck on the wedding night stay – hopefully he’ll agree 🙂
The sign in the bathroom was AWESOME! Made me even more excited to stay there. That is actually the first time I have EVER seen a hotel do that.
We’ve been to Motor City, but haven’t stayed there. This is a gorgeous hotel!
I was just at this casino last night for a show. Great review, I definitely want to stay at the hotel someday.
Looks fun! I have yet to go to any of the Detroit casinos, actually :-/ but I want to at some point.
Um… I am in love with the storage under the tub and that headboard… This looks like it was a fun little vaca!
That places looks amazing! I am loving the big tub and the 2 person shower!!! I’ll have to keep this place in mind if we ever head over that way! 🙂
Looks like a wonderful time! I would love to have a date weekend with my hubby in a place like that! The touch screen ordering system is brilliant!
I love that they don’t automatically wash everything in sight, every single day! I used to refuse housekeeping, just to keep them from replacing all my towels. This looks like a great place to stay, if I’m ever out that way I’ll keep them in mind!
I am dying for a weekend away with my husband, but we just can’t afford to go far. I had no idea how nice these rooms are. This could be a great option for us. Thank you for sharing such a detailed review.
The MotorCity Casino Hotel looks like a lot of fun. I love that they have so many dining options and that they are so varied. The room sounds really nice, I love having a seperate living area from the bedroom. I’m glad they have some eco iniatives such as refolding towels.
man this place looks amazing! if I ever travel to Michigan I will check this place out!
I have never stayed in a hotel that nice. Wow! Lucky you.
Absolutely fabulous!! I don’t gamble much but if I ever decide to take a big trip to Detroit this will be the place I choose. Beautiful!!
I don’t gamble either. between the 2 of us we spent a whopping 10.00! 😀
Your a better woman than I..Our budget is $20….
The menu looks amazing!! 😉
congrats on your upcoming wedding. this looks like a great get away for a couple. sounds like it was enjoyable. I also looked at your wedding guide page and seen the meat on there as a gift what a great idea for a young couple!
Thank you! The meat is a great Gift Idea!
the hotel looks very beautiful l
that look great i like to do that for some hotel we stay in a lot of them when travleing but not me on the 15 floor i have to be near the bottom
That looks like so much fun!
Great looking room, tasty and reasoable priced food – and had no idea there were casinos in Detroit
Awesome hotel! Looks like a great comfortable room, and I really like that they reuse the towels. Also the touchscreen menu in the restaurant is pretty neat.
Ah man I would love to get away fro a weekend again. Great review.
Sold! if i’m ever in this area im staying here! it’s so nice!!!
Looks like a beautiful place to stay!! I love the touch screen menu!
that looked like a ;piece of heaven,,wow,,ive never stayed in a place that nice before,,hope it was as comfortable as it was pretty
I’ve never been there but would love to some day, looks like you had a great trip
This hotel looks wonderful and I love casinos. We live in NW New York and I like to visit Atlantic City Casino/Hotels.
i love the pics! looks nice!!
I’m really craving a vacation now! The dining part got me really interested!
wow the first pic was beautiful
I like the look of the room. But would love to play at the Casino. Nice review.
We only live approx. 20 minutes or so from Detroit. The rooms look beautiful! My husband’s parents think it’s so much fun to gamble so they finally talked us into going with them. But Todd and I discovered we don’t like gambling and actually find it boring. We decided it is more fun for us to go to somewhere like Gameworks and play video games together lol !
But we WOULD enjoy staying at a lovely room like you reviewed. : )
Great place to stay! I lived about 60 miles N.E. of Detroit my entire life, Marine City/Algonac area. So Detroit area is my hometown.
I was born and lived most of my life in Michigan, about 60 miles NE of Detroit. Michigan has so many great places to visit and lots to see.
I was born and raised in Michigan near Detroit. I now live in Florida. I will have to check this out the next time I go home for a visit. Thank you for sharing
Nice hotel in the bustling city.