Belle Isle, MI

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Belle Isle
Belle Isle which includes landscape views, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Belle Isle
Belle Isle
Detroit featuring heritage elements and a fountain

This immense island park not far from downtown has impressive architecture, outstanding views of the Detroit skyline and lots of green space for relaxing.

Detroit’s Belle Isle is a beautiful natural space in the middle of the Detroit River. It offers a range of public facilities including sporting fields, a beach and conservatory. The 982-acre (397-hectare) park was designed by Frederick Olmsted, a renowned American landscape designer who also worked on Boston’s “Emerald Necklace.” Take in Olmsted’s design with a jog or stroll through the grounds. There are three lakes and a lagoon, as well as plenty of space for picnics and facilities for barbecues. Kids will love the playground with tunnels and swings, and it won’t take them long to hunt down the park’s giant slide. They’ll also enjoy the waterslide at the Belle Isle beach, the only beach along the Detroit River. Sports fans can get their fix over by the old Field House, where there are volleyball courts, and baseball, rugby and soccer fields. Golfers can tee off on the full-length driving range or practice on the putting and chipping greens. See fallow deer, several species of turtle and all kinds of amphibians at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. There’s also a butterfly garden and a nature trail around Blue Herron Lagoon. Visit the Gothic-style aquarium to admire the architecture and fish native to the Great Lakes area. Wander over to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory to see the orchid collection, fernery and rose garden. Boat enthusiasts will be rapt with the hands-on exhibits and one of the world’s largest collections of scale models at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Walking around the park you’ll notice landmarks like the James Scott Memorial Fountain and two cannons captured from the British in 1812. Belle Isle is open every day of the week. Operating hours for facilities vary, so call ahead or check the website for details. By car, the park is about 15 minutes from downtown. Public transportation doesn’t go onto the island.

Atheneum Suite Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
$165 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$191 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
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Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
$136 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$158 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (4,098 reviews)
Overall great
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Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

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The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St., Detroit, MI
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$153 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
4 out of 5
139 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown
3.5 out of 5
305 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Detroit. Enjoy a fitness center, concierge services, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,323 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren
Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren
3 out of 5
30180 North Civic Center Dr, Warren, MI
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7.2/10 Good! (1,328 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren
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