Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center's tall tower imposes upon the skyline and are situated within a half mile of the COBO Convention Center, Joe Louis Arena and Greektown Casino. Detroit/Wayne County Airport is approximately 21 miles away, while Comerica Park, Fox Theater, MGM Casino, and MotorCity Casino are less then 2 miles away from the hotel.

A dramatic and beautiful two-story guest lobby is the centerpiece of this premier convention facility (with 100,000 square feet of meeting space). The restaurant and bar overlook the Detroit River and the City of Windsor (Canada). Other features include the GM Wintergarden with a variety of restaurants and retail outlets. The GM building is open to the public, featuring a collection of General Motors' automobiles from the past to the present and on to the future. The Renaissance Center is directly connected to the People Mover providing guests with convenient access to attractions in downtown Detroit. The hotel also has a health club with sauna, full business center, gift shop, and concierge.

Each of the recently renovated 1298 guestrooms feature Marriott's Plug in Technology to connect laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras and video game systems to the new 37 inch flat screen TVs, work desk, two-line phone, voicemail, dataport, weekday newspaper delivery, complimentary in-room coffee, safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and trouser press. Non-smoking and handicap-accessible rooms are available. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel. All Marriott Brands in North America, with the exception of Marriott Vacations Club International, have a smoke-free policy. Guests are permitted to smoke in designated areas outside the building.