DETROIT , the birthplace of the mass-production car industry and the Motown sound, has long had an image problem. It boasts a billion-dollar downtown development, ultramodern motor-manufacturing plants, some excellent museums and one of the nation's biggest art galleries. But since the 1960s, media attention has dwelt instead on its huge tracts of urban wasteland, where for block after block there's nothing but the occasional heavily fortified loan shop or food store. Although cities like Atlanta, Newark and Washington, DC post much worse crime statistics, the press has seemed intent on painting Detroit as some kind of war zone.
Such views incur the wrath of many Detroiters, who claim that the press has magnified the city's problems. That assertion certainly carries weight, but Detroit which has lost nearly half its citizens, almost a million people, in forty years has unarguably suffered. However, following the resurgence of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and other Rust Belt cities, Detroit, under the leadership of Mayor Dennis Archer, showed signs of turning the corner. The Detroit Tigers opened Comerica Park, and Ford Field was opened in August 2002 for the pro football Lions. Three big-time casinos opened and plans are afoot to enhance the waterfront. While these developments won't wipe out the city's problems in one fell swoop, they're an exciting start.
No visitor to Detroit could fail to be disturbed by the divisions between rich and poor, and the fact that other industrial towns have been hit equally hard by the recession is little consolation. However, while heavily scarred and bruised, Detroit is not the apocalyptic mess some would have it. New businesses and theaters have already opened downtown, and suburban residents have started to return to its festivals, theaters, clubs and restaurants. However, it makes more sense to think of Detroit as a region rather than a European-style city and, so long as you plan your time and don't mind driving, it holds plenty to see and do. For the moment, downtown is not so much the heart of the giant as just another segment. Other segments include the huge Cultural Center , freewheeling Royal Oak , posh Birmingham , the Ford-town of Dearborn and even nearby Windsor, Ontario , and Ann Arbor , a short drive west.
Flights come into Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport in Romulus (tel 734/942-3550), eighteen miles southwest of downtown and a hefty $30-plus taxi ride, though Metropolitan (tel 734/727-1740) runs a shuttle for $22.
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 DETROIT MARRIOTT AT THE RENAISSANCE CENTER , E Jefferson And Brush - Detroit, MI, United States 48243
Taking sophistication and service to new heights, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center rises above the conventional with a dramatic presence in the Motor City's skyline. Conveniently connected to all that's important in downtown Detroit by the city's "People Mover," there's no better choice for the Detroit-bound business, leisure and meeting guest. Come view for yourself. With newly refurbished guest rooms, and a skilled staff delivering services with genuine warmth, the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center is dedicated to the pleasure and comfort of every guest.
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 HOTEL ST. REGIS , 3071 W Grand Blvd - Detroit, MI, United States 48202
The Hotel St. Regis is located 15 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport, in the heart of Detroit's New Center. The hotel is just minutes away from a variety of museums, theaters, nightclubs and retail shops. Direct skywalks take the guests to Cadillac Place, the renowned Fisher Theater, and the New Center One Shopping Complex. Other area attractions include a variety of casinos, Ford Field and Cobo Center. Guests will also appreciate the personal touches and courteous staff, who that will make their stay at the Hotel St. Regis a memorable event.
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INN ON FERRY STREET , 84 E Ferry St - Detroit, MI, United States 48202
The Inn on Ferry Street is a historically registered collection of charming mansions in Detroit's cultural and university neighborhood. Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University are each one block from the inn. Detroit Medical Center is also nearby. Detroit Metropolitan International Airport is 20 miles away.
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 WESTIN DETROIT METRO AIRPORT , 2501 Worldgateway Pl - Detroit, MI, United States 48242
The Westin Detroit Metro Airport in Detroit, Mich., combines business-minded practicality with clean-lined Asian elegance, creating a retreat rarely seen in airport accommodations. Directly from the airport's terminal, guests can enter the lobby's nine-story, granite-clad atrium, featuring a stand of soothing green bamboo and a 5,000 square-foot pool. While the lobby offers direct access to the Northwest Airlines terminal, complimentary shuttle service is available to and from the L.C. Smith Terminal, serving several domestic airlines. The lobby also features electronic- ticket kiosks and arrival/departure monitors.
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 DAYS INN DOWNTOWN DETROIT , 3250 E Jefferson Ave - Detroit, MI, United States 48207
The Days Inn Detroit Downtown, located off Interstates 75 and 375 at Exit East Jefferson, is minutes away from major sports arenas, theaters, automotive corporations, and the tunnel and bridge to Canada. Amenities include complimentary parking, complimentary continental breakfasts, 24-hour coffee and tea in the lobby, and copies of USA Today. This Days Inn offers easily accessible parking for buses, recreational vehicles, trucks and boats is available.
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DETROIT DOWNTOWN , 333 E Jefferson Ave - Detroit, MI, United States 48226
The Courtyard Detroit Downtown is 23 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and across from the Riverfront, Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and Renaissance Center, filled with business offices, shops and restaurants. Sports enthusiasts are one mile from Ford Field, Joe Louis Arena and Comerica Park. Greektown Casino and Cobo Conference Center are within seven blocks of the hotel.
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Holiday Inn WAIKIKI , 1830 ALA MOANA BLVD. HONOLULU, HI 96815
Just minutes away from all the excitement of Waikiki, 3 blocks from Waikiki Beach, 10 minute walk to Ala Moana Shopping Center and the Hawaii Convention Center.
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 RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL AND SUITES , 430 Ouellette Ave - Windsor, ON, Canada N9A1B2
Located in the center of downtown Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and adjacent to the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites offers a central location for families, groups and business guests. Guests can ride the hotel's complimentary shuttle bound for Windsor Casino, which sits one-half mile away, or travel less than five miles to nearby attractions such as Windsor Arena and Windsor Raceway. Guests are 36 miles away from Detroit International Airport.
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