The Dearborn Inn

A Marriott Hotel in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Area

© Dee Dee Smith

Apr 14, 2009
The Dearborn Inn is a part of the Marriott family., Dee Dee Smith
Whether visiting the city of Dearborn, downtown Detroit or one of the surrounding areas, the Dearborn Inn is an excellent lodging choice.

A part of the Marriott chain, the Dearborn Inn rests in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn. It is steps away from popular Dearborn destinations such as the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village and Ford Motor Company, and just minutes from both downtown Detroit and the Detroit Metro Airport. Highways 39 (Southfield Freeway), I–75, I–94 and I–96 are easily accessible from the hotel.

With its grand crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, marble floors and rich Victorian décor, entering the hotel lobby reminds one of days gone by. Along with the front desk and guest services, the lobby provides various sitting areas, a fireplace and great views of the hotel grounds. Just off of the lobby is access to one of the hotels three restaurants and marble stairs leading to the hotel’s 200+ guest rooms.

Hotel Rooms at the Dearborn Inn

This four diamond hotel provides classic luxury. It offers standard hotel rooms with king, queen or double beds, along with guest suites. Uniquely, guests can also lodge in one of five Colonial homes. These homes offer more private accommodations and are replicas of houses owned by historical figures Patrick Henry, Walt Whitman, Edgar Allen Poe, Barbara Fritchie and Oliver Wolcott.

Each hotel room maintains its historical flair while offering many modern features such as a flat screen television with HDTV, luxurious bedding, updated baths and connections for technology (i.e. personal computers, MP3 players, etc).

Amenities at the Marriott's Dearborn Inn

The Dearborn Inn offers an array of amenities for guests. A few of these amenities include:

  • Option of free or valet parking.
  • Shoe shines.
  • Concierge desk and lounge.
  • Complimentary coffee and tea in each room.
  • Hair dryer and spa like bath amenities (such as orange ginger shampoo and conditioner).
  • Fitness room, biking and jogging trail.
  • Billiard area.
  • Business center with computer, fax and printing services.
  • Three on-site restaurants offering both fine and casual dining.
  • In-room dining.
  • Event, banquet and meeting spaces.
  • Outdoor meeting space and gazebo.
  • High-speed internet access (for a fee).
  • Heated outdoor pool and children’s pool.
  • Sun porch and various options for outside seating.

This hotel has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Room rates range from around $129– $169 for standard rooms, $169 or more for suites and $200+ for the colonial homes (rates can vary considerably based upon dates and occupancy). As with many Marriott hotels, the Dearborn Inn often offers lodging packages such as a Dearborn Fairy Tale Romance Package, Grand Slam Baseball Package, Bed and Breakfast Package, Detroit Institute of Arts Package and Henry Ford Package.


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