Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr | 1,328 Rooms | Up to 598 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 116,815 sq. ft. | $240–$310/night |
| MotorCity Casino Hotel | 400 Rooms | Up to 180 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 67,500 sq. ft. | $240–$310/night |
| Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel | 367 Rooms | Up to 165 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 32,000 sq. ft. | $240–$310/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (4) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance CtrConnected HQ Anchor Features 116,815 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$354/nt Off-peak: $284/nt | Available | |
 MotorCity Casino Hotel4-Min Corridor Walk Features 67,500 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$324/nt Off-peak: $262/nt | Available | |
 Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 32,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$297/nt Off-peak: $239/nt | Available | |
 MGM Grand Detroit11-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 11 min (~880m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$288/nt Off-peak: $227/nt | Available |
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Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Detroit Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center offers 2,495+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 4 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Detroit is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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Other Detroit Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center30,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr116,815 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel32,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Huntington Place723,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- MGM Grand Detroit30,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- MotorCity Casino Hotel67,500 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
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