Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
9.2 (473 reviews)
One Park Avenue , Detroit , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-decorated
Excellent service staff
Cons:
Noisy air handling system
Limited bathroom counter space

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Overall clean facility with good maintenance, but concern about lack of counter space in bathroom.
Service
9.73
Front desk staff was responsive and friendly, with a special mention of bartender Ali's excellent service.
Location
9.77
Excellent for entertainment and dining, with easy access to public transit.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms are well-decorated and comfortable, but noise from air handling system was a drawback.
Amenities
9.25
Good on-site dining options with a touch of warmth and positivity from the service.
Value for Money
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Drinks at the bar were exceptionally well-prepared and service was outstanding.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall experience is highly recommended for future visits, with a stunning environment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:44

Property Description

Luxurious Downtown Hotel Experience

Modern Comforts and Amenities
Featuring a bar and lounge, a fitness centre, and free high-speed WiFi, Aloft Detroit at David Whitney offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. Each room is equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV, pillowtop mattresses, and essential amenities like a coffee maker and refrigerator.

Exceptional Guest Services
From a business centre to concierge services, our hotel ensures that every guest's needs are met promptly and efficiently. Enjoy a game of billiards on-site or head to the nearby golf course for a round of golf.

Delightful Dining Options
Satisfy your cravings at any hour with a quick bite at re:fuel by Aloft. For a more leisurely dining experience, visit the on-site w xyz bar for a selection of cocktails, wine, and snacks late into the night.

Experience the epitome of comfort and convenience at Aloft Detroit at David Whitney. Book now for an unforgettable stay in downtown Detroit.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DTW

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 473 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Karen couple us
10
Overall everything was great!
Pros:

Hospitality, location to amenities. great experience all around.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Kusch couple us
9
Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Lobby, rooms, all gorgeous! Great location too!

Cons:

The bed was very comfortable, but the pillows were awful. My neck hurt the next day. And the air conditioning fan is very loud.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
9
Always a pleasure.
Pros:

Beautiful property in a great location. One of our go-to’s.

Cons:

Only complaint is the room size. Had one room years ago (atrium view) that was larger, but the city view rooms that we prefer seem to be much smaller.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Very good hotel but hugely expensive parking.
Pros:

Well maintained in a good, central location.

Cons:

There was only one elevator in service. It was clear the second one had been out of service for a considerable time which is ridiculous for a hotel of its size. The valet parking was absurdly expensive.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jeanelle couple us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Michelle extended_group us
10
Pros:

Anthony was so warm and welcoming. Everyone was so welcoming.

Cons:

two sinks are needed!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Stanislav solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Gym

Cons:

Disliked: Roughly half the front desk team fell far short of the standard this hotel advertises, and the gap between the manager and everyone else was striking.

The water. I asked for still water. There was a fridge stocked with it directly behind reception, in plain sight. I was refused. I then offered to pay for it, and was refused again — the attendant, Tasha, simply said no, with no alternative offered, no suggestion of where else to get it, no offer to send one up. At a hotel of this level, a guest asking for water should never hear the word “no,” least of all when the water is a metre away and they’ve offered money for it.

The drinks. Later, I asked a different member of staff for help carrying two large drinks up to my room. This was declined. I made two separate trips up and down myself while reception stood unoccupied. Assistance with carrying things is not a special favour at this level — it is the baseline expectation.

The extension — first misinformation. I needed to extend my stay. One staff member told me the property was fully booked and could not accommodate me. At that same moment, rooms at this hotel were openly available to book on Booking.com. Whether this was carelessness or an unwillingness to process the request, I was given information that was flatly untrue and nearly lost my room over it.

The extension — second misinformation. I then asked whether I could pay for the extension online. I was told no, and that I would have to come down to reception in person, early in the morning, to settle it. I arranged my morning around this. The manager subsequently processed the exact same payment online in a matter of seconds. So the option existed the entire time; two staff members had simply told me otherwise.

In-room dining. Worth knowing before you order: “in-room dining” at this hotel means going downstairs and collecting the food yourself. It is not delivered to the room.

Overall. The pattern across the stay was consistent.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple us
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Boehm family_with_children us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Gregory solo_traveller ca
6
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Selena couple us
10
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Thomas extended_group us
10
Pros:

Location and facilities are great

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller us
9
Great for baseball
Pros:

Front desk people were very nice and accomodating, especially with respect to a room change

Cons:

Wi fi seemed really slow

Room service menu was very limited

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple us
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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ROSE couple us
10
STUNNING AND CLEAN!!
Pros:

ITS BEAUTIFUL!

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Duffield family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Everythinggggg especially the detail in the building itself!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Ashley family_with_children us
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee