Hosting a Conference or Event in Michigan

Organizations hosting conferences and corporate events across Michigan can search and book conference hotels in Michigan on Engine, ranked by meeting and event capability. The Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel in Detroit, leads the list with 36 event spaces and a largest event space running about 7,100 square feet, accommodating up to 1,161 people. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms use this page to find properties across the state that fit their meeting needs.

Michigan draws corporate meetings and events year-round, from automotive industry gatherings in Detroit to association conferences near the Great Lakes and regional sales meetings across the state's cities. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're planning a multi-day conference, a product launch, or an annual meeting. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For 8 or fewer, you book self-serve, and you can find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that gives planners access to thousands of venues across the country. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

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Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (2931)

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel offers 367 rooms and 36 event spaces, including the 7140-square-foot Grand A&B that hosts up to 1161 attendees for large meetings and corporate gatherings.

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Saint John's Resort

4-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1001)

Saint John's Resort in Plymouth features The Monarch, a 17000-square-foot event space accommodating up to 1000 guests, along with 10 flexible meeting rooms and 118 guest rooms.

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The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1882)

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit provides 453 rooms and 22 event spaces, with the 7830-square-foot Woodward Ballroom hosting up to 800 people for conferences and corporate events.

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Somerset Inn, WorldHotels Distinctive

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1000)

Somerset Inn, WorldHotels Distinctive in Troy delivers 25 meeting spaces including the 7200-square-foot Somerset Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 720 attendees, plus 250 guest rooms.

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Royal Park Hotel

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1003)

Royal Park Hotel in Rochester Hills features the 10440-square-foot Royal Grand Ballroom hosting up to 1100 guests, with 18 total event spaces and 143 rooms for conference attendees.

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Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1281)

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton in Grand Rapids offers 684 rooms and 28 meeting spaces, including the 8750-square-foot Ambassador Ballroom that hosts up to 1150 people.

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JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids features 336 rooms and the expansive 12320-square-foot International Ballroom accommodating up to 1045 attendees across 20 total event spaces.

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Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1190)

Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti provides 243 rooms and 25 event spaces, including the 9880-square-foot Roy Wilbanks Ballroom that accommodates up to 1200 attendees.

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The Henry Hotel, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1002)

The Henry Hotel, Autograph Collection in Dearborn features the 12642-square-foot Presidential Ballroom hosting up to 1200 guests, with 14 event spaces and 308 rooms.

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Treetops Resort

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (411)

Treetops Resort in Gaylord offers 235 rooms and 22 meeting spaces, including a 10017-square-foot Convention Center that accommodates up to 1000 attendees for corporate events.

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The Westin Southfield Detroit

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (1583)

The Westin Southfield Detroit provides 388 rooms and 27 event spaces, with the 4628-square-foot Algonquin Ballroom hosting up to 500 guests for meetings and conferences.

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Detroit Marriott Troy

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (701)

Detroit Marriott Troy features 350 rooms and 30 meeting spaces, including the 8448-square-foot Peninsula Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 1000 attendees.

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MGM Grand Detroit

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1069)

MGM Grand Detroit offers 400 rooms and 15 event spaces, featuring the expansive 14020-square-foot Grand Ballroom that hosts up to 1200 people for large corporate gatherings.

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The Highlands at Harbor Springs

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (718)

The Highlands at Harbor Springs provides 407 rooms and 14 meeting spaces, with the 5297-square-foot Blue Room accommodating up to 600 guests for conferences.

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Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (626)

Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection in Dearborn features 230 rooms and 20 event spaces, including the 7560-square-foot Dearborn Ballroom that hosts up to 850 attendees.

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Park Place Hotel

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1005)

Park Place Hotel in Traverse City offers 140 rooms and 15 meeting spaces, with the 7569-square-foot Grandview accommodating up to 750 people for corporate events.

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Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1000)

Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi in Novi features the impressive 20460-square-foot Diamond Ballroom hosting up to 2636 guests, with 4 event spaces and 126 rooms.

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Atheneum Suite Hotel

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2956)

Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit offers 173 suites and 10 event spaces, featuring a 10800-square-foot Ballroom that accommodates up to 900 guests for conferences.

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Haworth Hotel at Hope College

2-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1002)

Haworth Hotel at Hope College in Holland provides 50 rooms and 15 event spaces, with its 10258-square-foot conference center accommodating up to 427 attendees.

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Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (826)

Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG offers 187 rooms and 13 meeting spaces, with the 3798-square-foot Lake/Ridge/Timber venue hosting up to 400 people.

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Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (855)

Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac features 290 rooms and 14 event spaces, including the 6780-square-foot Oakland Ballroom that accommodates up to 600 attendees for corporate gatherings.

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Hollywood Casino at Greektown

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (5730)

Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit provides 400 rooms and 20 meeting spaces, with the 3772-square-foot Grand Ballroom hosting up to 450 guests.

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The H Hotel

4-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1001)

The H Hotel in Midland offers 139 rooms and 20 event spaces, featuring the 3900-square-foot Indigo Ballroom that accommodates up to 360 attendees.

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Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1000)

Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel provides 197 rooms and 15 meeting spaces, with the 6300-square-foot Michigan Ballroom hosting up to 800 guests for corporate events.

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Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (637)

Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown features 110 rooms and 4 event spaces, including the expansive 22000-square-foot Zingerman's Greyline accommodating up to 150 people.

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The Kensington Hotel

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1577)

The Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor features 200 rooms and 13 event spaces, including the 5568-square-foot Grande Ballroom that accommodates up to 580 guests.

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Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1000)

Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection in Detroit provides 136 rooms and 16 meeting spaces, with the 2345-square-foot Daniel H. Burnham room hosting up to 200 attendees.

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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1002)

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City offers 281 rooms and 8 event spaces, with the 6000-square-foot Bonfire Reception venue accommodating up to 400 guests.

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Delamar Traverse City

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1205)

Delamar Traverse City features 173 rooms and 13 meeting spaces, including the 3339-square-foot Leelanau Ballroom that hosts up to 400 people for corporate gatherings.

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Village Suites Bay Harbor

2-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (450)

Village Suites Bay Harbor provides 46 rooms and 7 event spaces, with the 2500-square-foot Sunset Beach venue accommodating up to 400 attendees.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1000)

DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North offers 227 rooms and 15 meeting spaces, featuring the 4600-square-foot Wolverine Ballroom that hosts up to 500 guests.

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Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1402)

Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown provides 154 rooms and 9 event spaces, with the 3240-square-foot Sala Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 400 attendees for meetings.

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Courtyard By Marriott Detroit Downtown

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1002)

Courtyard By Marriott Detroit Downtown features 260 rooms and 18 meeting spaces, including the 3200-square-foot Cascade Ballroom that hosts up to 300 guests.

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Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1003)

Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus offers 359 rooms and 17 event spaces, with the 7254-square-foot Metro Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 800 attendees.

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Marriott East Lansing at University Place

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (751)

Marriott East Lansing at University Place offers 182 rooms and 14 event spaces, with the 4400-square-foot University Ballroom accommodating up to 400 attendees for conferences.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Livonia Novi

3-star hotel 3.5 Great (1001)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Livonia Novi in Livonia provides 239 suites and 12 meeting spaces, with the 5000-square-foot Embassy Ballroom hosting up to 600 attendees.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Holland

4-star hotel 3.5 Great (1003)

DoubleTree by Hilton Holland offers 168 rooms and 9 event spaces, featuring the 5472-square-foot Historic Hotels Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 500 guests.

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Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit

3-star hotel 3.6 Great (1055)

Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit provides 260 rooms and 5 meeting spaces, with the impressive 12000-square-foot Atrium Ballroom hosting up to 600 attendees.

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Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (2236)

Four Winds Casino Resort, New Buffalo features 415 rooms and 2 event spaces, including the massive 16700-square-foot Silver Creek venue accommodating up to 2000 guests.

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Double JJ Resort

2-star hotel 3.5 Great (266)

Double JJ Resort in Rothbury offers 157 rooms and 13 event spaces, with the 3500-square-foot JJ Ranch - Wagon Wheel venue hosting up to 500 attendees.

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The Townsend Hotel

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (793)

The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham features 150 rooms and 11 meeting spaces, including the 4920-square-foot Townsend Ballroom that accommodates up to 500 guests.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing

4-star hotel 3.9 Great (563)

DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing provides 256 rooms and 13 event spaces, with the 6900-square-foot Capitol Ballroom hosting up to 800 attendees for corporate events.

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Otsego Resort

2-star hotel 4.1 Great (616)

Otsego Resort in Gaylord features 110 rooms and 11 event spaces, including the 5250-square-foot Special Events Center that hosts up to 400 attendees.

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Compare conference hotels in Michigan

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel Detroit 7,140 sq ft 1,161 36 367 4.1 (2,931)
2 Saint John's Resort Plymouth 17,000 sq ft 1,000 10 118 4.8 (1,001)
3 The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Detroit 7,830 sq ft 800 22 453 4.4 (1,882)
4 Somerset Inn, WorldHotels Distinctive Troy 7,200 sq ft 720 25 250 4.2 (1,000)
5 Royal Park Hotel Rochester Hills 10,440 sq ft 1,100 18 143 4.6 (1,003)
6 Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton Grand Rapids 8,750 sq ft 1,150 28 684 4.2 (1,281)
7 JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 12,320 sq ft 1,045 20 336 4.5 (1,001)
8 Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center Muskegon 16,500 sq ft 1,650 15 200 4.4 (726)
9 Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Ypsilanti 9,880 sq ft 1,200 25 243 4.3 (1,190)
10 Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center Kalamazoo 10,500 sq ft 1,280 14 340 4.5 (1,002)
11 The Henry Hotel, Autograph Collection Detroit - Dearborn 12,642 sq ft 1,200 14 308 4.5 (1,002)
12 Treetops Resort Gaylord 10,017 sq ft 1,000 22 235 4.0 (411)
13 The Westin Southfield Detroit Southfield 4,628 sq ft 500 27 388 4.1 (1,583)
14 Detroit Marriott Troy Troy 8,448 sq ft 1,000 30 350 4.3 (701)
15 MGM Grand Detroit Detroit 14,020 sq ft 1,200 15 400 4.2 (1,069)
16 The Highlands at Harbor Springs Harbor Springs 5,297 sq ft 600 14 407 4.5 (718)
17 Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection Detroit - Dearborn 7,560 sq ft 850 20 230 4.4 (626)
18 Park Place Hotel Traverse City 7,569 sq ft 750 15 140 4.1 (1,005)
19 Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi Novi 20,460 sq ft 2,636 4 126 4.7 (1,000)
20 Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center Kalamazoo 3,850 sq ft 330 19 182 4.1 (1,001)
21 Atheneum Suite Hotel Detroit 10,800 sq ft 900 10 173 4.4 (2,956)
22 Haworth Hotel at Hope College Holland 10,258 sq ft 427 15 50 4.8 (1,002)
23 Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG Marquette 3,798 sq ft 400 13 187 4.4 (826)
24 Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac Pontiac 6,780 sq ft 600 14 290 4.3 (855)
25 Hollywood Casino at Greektown Detroit 3,772 sq ft 450 20 400 4.3 (5,730)
26 The H Hotel Midland 3,900 sq ft 360 20 139 4.8 (1,001)
27 Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel Ann Arbor 6,300 sq ft 800 15 197 4.4 (1,000)
28 Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown Ann Arbor 22,000 sq ft 150 4 110 4.7 (637)
29 DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit - Dearborn Detroit 6,264 sq ft 800 19 347 3.9 (1,003)
30 The Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor 5,568 sq ft 580 13 200 4.2 (1,577)
31 Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection Detroit 2,345 sq ft 200 16 136 4.6 (1,000)
32 Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Traverse City 6,000 sq ft 400 8 281 4.4 (1,002)
33 Delamar Traverse City Traverse City 3,339 sq ft 400 13 173 4.7 (1,205)
34 Village Suites Bay Harbor Bay Harbor 2,500 sq ft 400 7 46 4.5 (450)
35 DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North Ann Arbor 4,600 sq ft 500 15 227 4.2 (1,000)
36 Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown Detroit 3,240 sq ft 400 9 154 4.7 (1,402)
37 Courtyard By Marriott Detroit Downtown Detroit 3,200 sq ft 300 18 260 4.2 (1,002)
38 Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Romulus 7,254 sq ft 800 17 359 4.3 (1,003)
39 The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomfield Hills 6,200 sq ft 450 10 144 4.5 (1,003)
40 Marriott East Lansing at University Place East Lansing 4,400 sq ft 400 14 182 4.5 (751)
41 The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton Detroit 5,160 sq ft 400 7 227 4.6 (2,109)
42 Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Livonia Novi Livonia 5,000 sq ft 600 12 239 3.5 (1,001)
43 DoubleTree by Hilton Holland Holland 5,472 sq ft 500 9 168 3.5 (1,003)
44 Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit Southfield 12,000 sq ft 600 5 260 3.6 (1,055)
45 Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo New Buffalo 16,700 sq ft 2,000 2 415 4.7 (2,236)
46 Double JJ Resort Rothbury 3,500 sq ft 500 13 157 3.5 (266)
47 The Townsend Hotel Birmingham 4,920 sq ft 500 11 150 4.6 (793)
48 DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing Lansing 6,900 sq ft 800 13 256 3.9 (563)
49 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby Detroit 2,236 sq ft 310 22 203 4.3 (1,002)
50 Otsego Resort Gaylord 5,250 sq ft 400 11 110 4.1 (616)

Frequently asked questions

What makes a hotel in Michigan a good choice for a large meeting or conference?
Look for properties with substantial event space and enough guest rooms to accommodate your group. For example, Saint John's Resort in Plymouth offers a largest event space of about 17,000 square feet (The Monarch) with capacity for up to 1,000 people, while The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit features a largest event space of about 7,800 square feet (Woodward Ballroom) and 453 guest rooms. On-site amenities like dining, parking, and wifi vary by property, so confirm what's included when you book.
What should I compare when choosing between conference hotels in different Michigan cities?
Start with the size of the largest event space and the number of meeting rooms each property offers. Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel, has a largest event space of about 7,100 square feet (Grand A&B) and 36 event spaces, while Saint John's Resort in Plymouth offers about 17,000 square feet in its largest space and 10 event spaces total. Also consider guest-room counts, location relative to the airport serving each city, and whether your attendees need proximity to downtown or suburban venues.
What amenities can I expect at hotels that host large meetings in Michigan?
Most properties offer on-site dining, wifi, and parking, though specifics vary by hotel. The hotels on this list typically provide AV capabilities, catering options, and flexible meeting setups, but you'll want to confirm those details directly with each property. Engine connects you to these hotels so you can compare what's available and book the rooms that fit your group's needs.
How does Engine help when I'm planning a conference or corporate event?
Engine helps with both the guest rooms and the meeting space. For the guest-room block, if you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve. To find and request meeting or event space, you can use Engine Spaces, which lets planners search and source venues across a large network. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and no membership fee.
How do I book a block of rooms for conference attendees?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve directly on Engine. Either way, you get access to pre-negotiated rates, consolidated invoicing, and multiple payment options with no membership fee.