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Compare Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr vs. Peer Detroit Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Detroit.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr vs. Peer Detroit Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr (Current) | Detroit, MI | 1,328 | 116,815 sq. ft. | 16,863 sq. ft. | 41 |
| MotorCity Casino Hotel | Detroit, MI | 400 | 67,500 sq. ft. | 17,856 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel | Detroit, MI | 367 | 32,000 sq. ft. | 5,568 sq. ft. | 14 |
| MGM Grand Detroit | Detroit, MI | 400 | 30,000 sq. ft. | 14,020 sq. ft. | 6 |
| Grand Traverse Resort and Spa | Acme, MI | 500 | 75,263 sq. ft. | 18,000 sq. ft. | 17 |
| Kewadin Sault Ste Marie Hotel | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 319 | 39,000 sq. ft. | 13,500 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Radisson Plaza Hotel At Kalamazoo Center | Kalamazoo, MI | 340 | 34,309 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 6 |
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,328 Total Keys · Up to 558 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
116,815 Sq. Ft. Total · 41 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 797–1,775 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
16,863 Sq. Ft. · 1,775 Theater · 1,249 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 84 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Detroit Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Detroit Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Detroit Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.