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Jul 9, 2008 by Davy from Columbus, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Large rooms.
• Pricy Drinks.

“Great Hotel the food is a bit pricy. Room service is timely and very courteous.”

Jun 2, 2008 by Candace from Louisville, KY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Its historic character and charm.
• Internet availability.

“This was more than I expected. It's an AAA four diamond. Very historic -- Henry Ford built around the turn of the century. They've done a nice job staying true to its history while given it the modern touches today's traveler needs.”

May 22, 2008 by Bob from Idyllwild, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[2] • Location:[7]

• Historical nature of hotel.
• Cracker box-sized rooms with too much furniture.

“This hotel is quaint, charming, and annoying. Spotty housekeeping, disinterested front desk personnel, and the small rooms cluttered with way too much and poorly placed furniture, even if it was all new. Flat screen TV is glued to furniture at a 90 degree angle to the bed, instead of mounted on wall at foot end of bed. Impossible for two people to watch TV, or walk through room at same time. A very disappointing stay. Would not recommend over other 4 stars in the area.”

May 15, 2008 by Frank from Wilmington, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• A lot of charm.
• Very pricey bar. Finger type foods way too expensive.

“I would go to this hotel again. Really nice. I wish it would have been a little warmer so I could of enjoyed the pool area. Kind of a throw-back hotel. The tennis court looked dated with a need to update. Not a New York type four star hotel, but a good three for Detroit.”

May 1, 2008 by Becky from East Lansing, MI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Very historic.
• Very historic.

“Hotel is very formal, a great place for older, more established couples looking for luxury of historic setting. Full of Ford family history, great place to throw a formal wedding/large party.”

Apr 29, 2008 by Carla from Grand Rapids, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Recent upgrades were very nice. Flat screen TV, luxury bedding, newly renovated.
• Still smells like paint.

“Very comfortable & affordable elegance are offered at this hotel. Plush carpeting, very friendly staff, and luxury bedding made my stay extra special. Fine hotel! Highly recommended!”

Apr 9, 2008 by Giovanna from St Louis Park, MN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Clean and easy to get to.
• Did not staying on the first floor.

“Great place, charming, and quiet. I just prefer staying on the second or higher floor. Otherwise, it was a lovely place. Would have like to have stayed there longer.”

Apr 9, 2008 by Adam from Lakewood, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Very nice amenities in room.
• Far from commercial district.

“Very nice old hotel with small, but modern rooms with flat screen TV, comfortable beds and modern bathroom. It is located near the Ford campus, so it is ideal for business travel at Ford. About 10 minutes away from downtown Detroit. Not within walking distance from any stores/restaurants. Dearborn commercial district is about a 5 minute drive away.”

Mar 31, 2008 by Judy from Rogers City, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Was nice and clean, decor was good, Bedding was great.
• Was a separate building from the main hotel and restaurant.

“Reliable and comfortable room. A little on the small side, but clean and nicely decorated.”

Mar 25, 2008 by Chris from Hickory Corners, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• The beds were comfy, and we loved the breakfast buffet.
• The bathroom was very small and did not have good water pressure.

“We loved this hotel for its historic charm and its family friendly staff. When we return to the Detroit-Metro area this summer we would love to stay at the Dearborn Inn again.”

Jan 18, 2008 by Calvin from West Branch, MI
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] •

• Historical.
• No indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, etc. TV didn't work, no remote or hook ups. Noisy heater.

“Did not meet my expectations for a four star hotel, regardless of discount. I've stayed in better that were rated less and cost less. Some amenities not available due to construction but management was very gracious.”

Jan 11, 2008 by Amber from Wyandotte, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• The staff
• It was a little small and dated (the regular rooms), luckily we were upgraded for free.

“The cottages are wonderful in which we were lucky enough to get a free upgrade to. The staff was incredible. I bought insurance only to find out I would have to make a claim.”

Jan 4, 2008 by Josephine from Sevierville, TN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• It was clean and the staff was friendly and very helpful.
• Nothing.

“I enjoyed my stay in a luxury hotel that the staff was friendly and very helpful.”

Dec 30, 2007 by Molly from Silver Spring, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The way it has been preserved as an old fashioned hotel with modern conveniences.
• The water pressure in the shower.

“The Dearborn Inn is a lovely and elegant hotel. Marriott has done a wonderful job modernizing the hotel while still preserving its old fashioned charm. The staff is pleasant, the food is wonderful. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.”

Dec 8, 2007 by Todd from White Lake, MI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[4] • Location:[8]

• Location and plenty of hot water.
• Too small, very outdated,

“The hotel is outdated. Fresh paint can only cover so much. The doors have been painted so many times that they stick. The room was so small. A single queen bed is the biggest that would fit into the room. The bathroom was extremely small. There was pedestal sink with no counter space. Your leg hit the wall when you were on the toilet. The shower head was at my chin level, and I am only 6' tall. There was hair stuck to the bathroom ceiling around the inoperable exhaust fan. The floor was dirty in the bathroom and it looked like it the re-grouting was never cleaned up. This is clearly not a 4-star hotel. Additionally, we were nearly hit by a reckless snow plow driver in the parking lot (not any fault of the hotel). However, when I spoke with the hotel valet and asked that he speak with the driver or tell a manager, he stated the hotel doesn't have any control over the contracted driver and appeared to be unconvinced by my request. The price at the Dearborn Ritz Carlton is the same and the experience there is far more superior.”

Nov 28, 2007 by Ebrahim from Dublin, OH
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Location; lobby.
• Room not clean; very noisy; cannot control the temperature of the room.

“This place is very nice; if they pay more attention to the room as oppose to the entrance of the Hotel; the sheets on the bed had yellow spots all over them as if someone had urinated on them; the shades were spotty as well as the light fixtures; the noise lever is extra loud; we could hear every thing that was going on in the other room; and if you had kids you definitely don't want them staying there; not with that kinda noise.”

Nov 28, 2007 by Josh from Middleton, WI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Fresh fruit at the front desk.
• Doors slam a bit loudly.

“A very nice hotel overall. Because it was built in 1931 or so, the walls are a bit thin, the rooms are a little small and the hallways can be a bit louder than most, but the overall appeal, history, and charm more than make up for those minor issues. A very nice bar and lounge with a free pool table makes for a relaxing evening in the hotel without having to watch TV all night.”

Nov 26, 2007 by John from Bloomfield Hills, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Ambience and restaurants. The staff was decorating the hotel for Christmas and it was fun to watch them put up the decorations.
• Room was kind of small, but it was an older hotel.

“Excellent place to get away in the city. We went the next day to the Henry Ford museum which is almost across the street from the hotel. The food was excellent and the service was good. Room was small but extremely comfortable and convenient.”

Nov 23, 2007 by Mike from Kalamazoo
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Close to nice restaurants, the Henry Ford museum and access to I 94.
• An old, dry hotel. Great for business, but not much else.

“This should be considered a boutique hotel. It is small and quaint. If you are looking for a 21st century hotel, this is not for you. If you like turn of the century architecture and feel, this is for you. The rooms are small and the furniture is very period oriented. The bathroom is small and I had to bend down for the shower. However, I was on a business trip, so I didn't mind. The room was quiet and I was in Downtown Detroit in 15 minutes the next day. The hotel was built by Henry Ford in the 1930's. It has that feel and they've done a good job in preserving the old hotel and adding some new feel. If you have kids or looking for a romantic getaway, look somewhere else. If you're looking for something outside Downtown Detroit, I would definitely book a room here. Just know that you're getting an old hotel with lots of charm. .”

Nov 23, 2007 by Mike from Kalamazoo, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• It was very close to Downtown Dearborn, so an array of restaurants was close. Plus, close to I 94.

“The hotel is very nice for business. The rooms are somewhat formal, so having children at the hotel might be a little difficult. The hotel is beautiful and close to Downtown Dearborn and the Henry Ford museum. I had a meeting in Downtown Detroit and it took me 15 minutes to get there. She was so friendly to the guy in front of me who was on the concierge level, but her attitude changed toward me. The way I look at it, the hotel got money on a room they probably wouldn't have sold. It's a win/win.”

Nov 23, 2007 by Abraham from Trail Creek, IN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The gentleman at the front desk tried his best to accommodate us.
• The 2 adjoining rooms were not available and we have 4 small kids. This was a problem.

“The hotel was clean and orderly. We were not guaranteed the adjoining rooms with 1 king and 2 double beds. I have 4 kids (11, 9, 7 and 11 months). We cannot put them in another room that is not connected. Joe at the desk put us in a nice 1 room suite, but that defeated the purpose of having 2 rooms so my wife and I could have some privacy.”

Nov 14, 2007 by Heather from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Quiet and peaceful as well as beautiful.
• Separate buildings w/ no walk way attached.

“This is a beautiful and historic building. The common areas were elegant. I was surprised at the high quality of the fitness room and equipment. It was a lovely stay !”

Nov 14, 2007 by Rene from Covington, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• This is a beautiful well maintained classic hotel.
• The cottages need king or double beds.

“Beautiful old world class hotel. They have small cottages behind the hotel which are like staying in a small house only thing missing is the kitchen.”

Nov 9, 2007 by Barb from Stevensville, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The grounds were fantastic.
• Room was small and nothing special.

“Very quaint and full of history. The grounds are very pretty. Lobby and first floor are spacious and elegant. Staff was excellent.”

Nov 8, 2007 by Robert from Mattawan, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Internet access was by modem in the room. I had no telephone connection with me. Could not use my laptop.
• The buildings are not connected so you had to walk outside to get to the lobby.

“Very attractive facility. This would be a great hotel in the summertime. It has a very large pool and tennis courts. No indoor activities for the other times of the year, but here are very nice banquet facilities it is very close to the Henry Ford museum and Greenfield village. It is not located very close to other restaurants. It is an easy trip from here to downtown Detroit.”

Nov 8, 2007 by Marguerite from Shreve, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was a nice, clean hotel with courteous staff.
• Everything was fine.

“Nice hotel. Lots of local history behind it. The buildings and the grounds were nicely kept.”

Oct 27, 2007 by Lee from Midlleburg, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• Grand entrance with beautiful grounds.
• Separate building that reminded me of a super 6 or 8 hotel.

“Grand four star hotel that is great for business guests. The restaurant and breakfast buffet were superb. The grounds and entry were very intriguing. The rooms with double beds were not totally updated but the marble flooring presented quality to the room. The room did not have a refrigerator or separate living room but was small and freshly cleaned. It was not the lavish large four star hotels that I had expected but was nice. The separate building that we were assigned when we arrived reminded me of a super 6 or 8 hotel. I wanted a lavish hotel room for our anniversary not an upscale business oriented hotel. This hotel is super for business trips.”

Oct 26, 2007 by Matt from Baton Rouge, LA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Clean.
• Old tired small.

“This truly should be under boutique. The room I had was not 400 sq ft including bath. The area was in a somewhat industrial area of Dearborn and though I would have been happy with the price I would not rate this as a 4 star.”

Oct 25, 2007 by Zubair from Inkster, MI
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Nice location.
• Very small unattractive room, old furniture, not deserving 4 stars.

“The hotel is in a nice, safe location but the room we got was very small & unattractive, old furniture. I believe this hotel does not deserve 4 stars more like 2.5 or 3 stars.”

Oct 25, 2007 by Orlando from Ferndale, MI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Great lobby.
• No swimming pool or Jacuzzi.

“Beautiful hotel, comfortable bed. Needs an indoor pool and Jacuzzi.”

Oct 24, 2007 by Heather from Saginaw, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The rooms were unique and they had a homey atmosphere.
• I liked everything.

“This was the best hotel I have stayed in for the past ten years.”

Oct 24, 2007 by Joanne from Bowie, MD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Great looking hotel excellent price.
• Aggressive housekeeping.

“The dear born inn has a great look to it, and the room was comfortable.”

Oct 22, 2007 by Mike from Berwyn, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Location to downtown Detroit.
• Rooms way to small, I would bet that prison cells are bigger.

“This hotel has rooms that with a queen size bed make it very move around the room. Bathrooms were too small also.”

Oct 17, 2007 by Jennifer from Rochester, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• The comfortable luxurious bedding.
• The noise in the hallways could be attributed to the old wood doors, charming.

“We enjoyed our stay and thought it was a good value. The food was very good and room was comfortable. The inn is charming and old and the landscaping is very nice. We would stay at this hotel again.”

Oct 17, 2007 by Denise from Washington, DC
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Pleasant surroundings, excellent food, helpful staff.
• Noisy, noisy, noisy the walls are so thin you can hear everything in the next room.

“Definitely a place you will need a car to get to/from and also if you wish to eat away from the hotel. The room we stayed in didn't have an effective cooling control system, we were uncomfortably hot all night because the outside temperature was mild and the heavy weight bedding was too hot. The walls are very thin and you could hear everything that went on in the rooms adjoining a real disappointment as the hotel is lovely.”

Oct 16, 2007 by Helmi from Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[1] • Location:[8]

• Clean, large rooms, front desk friendly service.
• Housekeeping was very unprofessional.

“The hotel was great in so many words, but the service is what was so bad. A housekeeping employee walked in the room, without knocking. Furthermore, to insult to injury, I called the front desk and complained. I never received a call back from the front desk manager.”

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Oct 14, 2007 by Christine from Westmont, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The bed was phenomenal; like sinking into heaven.
• The bathroom was a little cramped.

“A lovely hotel with an air of old world respectability. The room was large, clean with a bed that surpassed my expectations. If nothing else, I would return for the bed! The bathroom was a tad small, but decent for a single traveler. Even though the room was older it was a comfortable and clean place to stay. The food from room service could have been better, although dessert was good.”

Oct 12, 2007 by Joan from Clemson, SC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The dining room breakfast was wonderful.
• No elevator in our building but we had connecting rooms.

“It was a wonderful place to visit. I had no idea the history behind this hotel and that made the visit even more fun. The grounds and buildings were elegant and tasteful. Not over done like some of the newer hotels. This place had class!”

Oct 6, 2007 by Michelle from Hamilton, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The history. It was a beautiful example of history!
• We slept on full size beds. That was hard to do after sleeping on a queen size bed for 15 years.

“Very beautiful and very historic hotel in an excellent neighborhood in Dearborn. Very close to all the attractions and great restaurants.”

Oct 4, 2007 by Tania from Dardenne Prairie, MO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• I liked that the check in went very smoothly.
• The rooms were very small.

“This is a charming hotel, but I think it is more appropriate for older couples with no kids. It is close to Detroit and Ann arbor. I would not likely stay there again due to the size of the room.”

Oct 4, 2007 by Erin from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The bed and linens where nice quality and soft.
• The room, bed, and bathroom were very small.

“The Dearborn Inn, built in 1931, had great historical significance. Those who appreciate old charm and historically accurate decor will appreciate this hotel. There were several areas in the lobby that were warm and inviting for guests to relax. The restaurant food was delicious; however, the setting largely resembled an old banquet hall. The grounds were beautiful with well manicured lawns and gardens. The rooms were clean comfortable with modern Marriot bed linens and Bath & Body Works toiletries, but they were also very small. Size is its primary difference from new hotels. We requested a room with one bed, and the bed turned out to be full size as opposed to the usual king or queen size. The open space in the room was minimal, and the bathroom was tiny. The room could not have been any smaller. Overall, it seems more like a bed and breakfast than a 4 star hotel. While I know that some may appreciate the cozy feeling of a bed and breakfast, I had expected large rooms, a king size bed, and other modern amenities that come with every other 4 star hotel.”

Sep 26, 2007 by Jack from Raleigh, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very clean and spacious room.
• Had to pay for Internet service.

“Excellent facility. I'd stay here again.”

Sep 25, 2007 by Carolyn W. from Winona Lake, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] •

• Great location for what we needed; beautiful property, great beds, nice room.
• Nothing, everything was great. No nearby restaurants.

“A gracious, older hotel. We were lucky and got rooms on the Concigniere (sp?). The room was larger than some we read about in the reviews. Very nice bath, wonderful beds. Beautiful grounds. Had breakfast at the hotel, it was reasonably priced and good. Did not eat at the other restaurants.”

Sep 24, 2007 by Frank from Richmond, IN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great lobby and staff were very helpful.
• Room seemed dated needs a little rehab.

“Nice but I don't think its a 4 star.”

Sep 13, 2007 by Rig from Covington, KY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Decor and history, wonderful staff.
• Our air-conditioner.

“Great staff, our room was warm and they upgraded our room in the move.”

Sep 6, 2007 by Jenna from Clayton, MO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The hotel had a lot of character.
• Rooms were small.

“The hotel was beautiful and had a lot of character. Although, the rooms were a little on the small side. Restaurants were good and staff very friendly and helpful. I attended a wedding at the hotel which was beautiful.”

Sep 5, 2007 by Becca from Cleveland, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The grounds were phenomenal.
• Windows did not open, room was a bit stuffy.

“This hotel is a classic and decorated to suite. We had an excellent room location with a view of a scenic garden terrace. It was convenient to museums but no so close to downtown.”

Aug 16, 2007 by Peggy from Pasadena, MD
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Comfortable beds.
• No ice or sodas in machines.

“Very clean but hallways were a bit musty, attractive and close to the Henry Ford attractions.”

Aug 12, 2007 by Jerome from Taylor, MI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The lobby had ample space to kick back and relax.
• There was no (unlocked) closet in the room.

“For the high price on a 4-star hotel, I was shocked that the room did not include a closet or a refrigerator. The space was also very claustrophobic. Outside the room, however, things were fine. The bar and the lobby were both attractive and spacious.”

Aug 1, 2007 by Niki from Crown Point, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Very charming hotel and great location.
• Restaurants need to be open later.

“Very nice hotel for the price. Excellent location and a great value.”