Getting Married in Detroit

Engine's inventory of wedding hotels in Detroit puts The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit at the top of the list, with about 19,000 square feet in its largest single event space, the Italian Garden, which accommodates up to 800 guests. Couples, wedding planners, and out-of-town guests use this page to compare hotels with reception and banquet facilities and to book rooms for a wedding celebration. For a block of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve.

Detroit blends historic architecture, riverfront views, and modern convention-ready properties, making these hotels strong options whether you're hosting the reception on-site or simply need guest rooms for out-of-town family and friends. The hotels on this list offer substantial event space, multiple ballrooms, and a range of capacities to fit weddings of different sizes. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Compare wedding hotels in Detroit

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit 18,869 sq ft 453 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,882)
2 MGM Grand Detroit 14,020 sq ft 400 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,069)
3 Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel 10,455 sq ft 367 Yes Yes Yes 4.1 (2,931)
4 Atheneum Suite Hotel 10,800 sq ft 173 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (2,956)
5 Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown 8,185 sq ft 154 Yes Yes Yes 4.7 (1,402)
6 DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit - Dearborn 6,264 sq ft 347 Yes Yes Yes 3.9 (1,003)
7 The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton 6,098 sq ft 227 Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (2,109)
8 Hotel St. Regis 4,290 sq ft 124 Yes Yes Yes 3.5 (1,000)
9 Hollywood Casino at Greektown 3,772 sq ft 400 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (5,730)
10 Courtyard By Marriott Detroit Downtown 3,200 sq ft 260 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,002)
11 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby 2,301 sq ft 203 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (1,002)
12 Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown 2,000 sq ft 198 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (1,001)
13 The Detroit Club 1,500 sq ft 21 Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (557)
14 ROOST Detroit 8,000 sq ft 118 – – – 4.9 (1,000)
15 Shinola Hotel 3,625 sq ft 129 – – – 4.7 (1,159)
16 Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection 2,345 sq ft 136 – – – 4.6 (1,000)
17 Element by Marriott Detroit at The Metropolitan 1,628 sq ft 110 – – – 4.6 (567)
18 Hyatt Place Utica 1,612 sq ft 123 – – – 4.6 (1,002)
19 The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel 1,500 sq ft 106 – – – 4.5 (2,170)
20 Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown by IHG 1,344 sq ft 241 – – – 4.2 (1,436)

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in a Detroit hotel for my wedding reception?
A great wedding venue offers a reception space sized for your guest count, plus rooms for out-of-town guests and spaces where you and the wedding party can get ready. The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit has 22 event spaces including the Italian Garden at about 19,000 square feet, while MGM Grand Detroit's Grand Ballroom spans about 14,000 square feet and holds up to 1,200 people. Amenities like catering, on-site coordination, and getting-ready suites vary by property, so check with each hotel directly.
How does billing work if I book a block of rooms for wedding guests?
For a block of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking and offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and multiple payment options with no membership fee. For 8 or fewer rooms, you can book self-serve through Engine. Either way, you'll have flexibility in how you pay and clear visibility into the costs.
What should I compare when deciding where to put out-of-town guests?
Look at the number of guest rooms available, proximity to your ceremony and reception sites, and whether the hotel can host both the event and overnight stays under one roof. Fort Pontchartrain Detroit has 367 rooms and 36 event spaces, so you can keep everything in one place. Also compare rates, parking options, and how easy it is for guests to get around Detroit from that location.
What amenities can wedding guests expect at these hotels?
Most hotels on this list offer parking, wifi, on-site dining, and sometimes airport shuttle service, though specifics vary by property. If many guests are flying in, check whether the hotel provides transportation to and from the airport serving Detroit. It's worth confirming directly with the hotel which amenities are included and whether any carry an extra cost.
Should I choose a hotel close to the ceremony venue or one that's convenient for the wedding party?
If your ceremony and reception are at different locations, a hotel near both simplifies logistics for everyone. If the hotel itself will host your reception, guests can simply head upstairs after the event. The hotels on this list can be searched and compared on Engine, and their event space can be booked through Engine Spaces or arranged with the property directly.

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