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AWEA and CanWEA
Wind and Transmission Workshop

Hotel & Travel

Location:

Marriott Detroit
400 Renaissance Drive
Detroit, MI 48243

AWEA Rate:

$159 USD plus applicable taxes

Reservations:

800-266-9432
(Indicate you are with the American Wind Energy Association)

OR Click Here to reserve your hotel room on-line

Deadline:

A limited number of discounted rooms have been arranged for workshop attendees. The discounted rate will be available while availability remains up to Friday, February 22. Once the discounted rooms are sold out or after February 22 (whichever comes first), the hotel may charge a higher rate for any remaining inventory.

Main Hotel Phone:
(313) 568-8000
Main Hotel Fax:
(313) 568-8146


Hotel Accommodations

Soaring 73 floors above the Detroit River, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is a premier city center hotel that rises to meet the needs of business, leisure and meeting guests alike. The hotel's location in the GM Renaissance Center provides guests with easy access to a variety of shops, restaurants and services. And its convenient connection to major downtown attractions by the city's "People Mover" public transportation system makes it an ideal location for Detroit-based meetings and events. Dramatic views highlight guest rooms that are elegantly styled in warm, jewel tones and equipped with business-friendly features like
high-speed Internet access.



Dining at the hotel's RiverCafe offers something for everyone in a contemporary atmosphere overlooking the Detroit River and Windsor, Canada.

Business Amenities
Electrical outlet: desk level
Phone feature: speakerphone
Phone feature: voice mail
Two-line phone

Click here for more information about the Detroit Marriott.

Travel Information

Closest Airport: Detroit/Wayne County
21 Miles (Approximately 24 minutes)

Estimated taxi fare from airport: $40 one way

Directions from Airport: Take I-94 East, exit Lodge Freeway (M10) South.
Lodge Freeway becomes Jefferson Avenue. Turn right on Beaubien. Turn right on Atwater. Turn right at Renaissance Drive. The hotel is on the right.

Public Transportation: Hotel is connected to Detroit’s People Mover

Parking: Onsite parking - $12 per day, Valet parking - $20 per day

Driving Directions:
The Renaissance Center is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and
Beaubien Street. The Marriott Hotel lobby entrance is located on the
west side of the Renaissance Center.

From the west side of the city: ( From I-96E or I-94E)

  • Take the Lodge (U.S. 10) south towards Civic Center and this will
    become Jefferson Avenue; proceed east on Jefferson approximately ¼ mile.
  • Go past the Renaissance Center and turn right at Beaubien Street.
  • For Hotel self parking, follow signs to Beaubien Place Parking
    Garage on left just prior to reaching Atwater (along Detroit River).
  • To valet park, continue on Beaubien and turn right at Atwater.
  • Turn right at W. Renaissance Drive.
  • The hotel entrance is immediately on the right.

From the east side of the city: ( From I-94W to I75S to I375 to Jefferson)

  • Take Jefferson Avenue west (toward downtown) and merge to the
    center left lane. Turn left on to Beaubien Street.
  • For Hotel self parking, follow signs to Beaubien Place Parking Garage
    on left just prior to reaching Atwater (along Detroit River).
  • To valet park, continue on Beaubien and turn right at Atwater
  • Turn right at W. Renaissance Drive.
  • The hotel entrance is immediately on the right

From Woodward Avenue:

  • Go to Jefferson Avenue, turn left on Jefferson.
  • Go past the Renaissance Center and turn right at Beaubien Street.
  • For Hotel self parking, follow signs to Beaubien Place Parking Garage
    on left just prior to reaching Atwater (along Detroit River).
  • To valet park, continue on Beaubien and turn right at Atwater.
  • Turn right at W. Renaissance Drive.
  • The hotel entrance is immediately on the right.

From the South:

  • I-75 North to M-10/John C Lodge to Civic Center which turns into
    Jefferson Ave. Go past the Renaissance Center and turn right
    at Beaubien Street.
  • For Hotel self parking, follow signs to Beaubien Place Parking Garage
    on left just prior to reaching Atwater (along Detroit River).
  • To valet park, continue on Beaubien and turn right at Atwater.
  • Turn right at W. Renaissance Drive.
  • The hotel entrance is immediately on the right.

From the North:

  • Take I-75 South to I-375 to Jefferson Avenue West (toward downtown)
    and merge to the center left lane. Turn left on to Beaubien Street.
  • For Hotel self parking, follow signs to Beaubien Place Parking Garage
    on left just prior to reaching Atwater (along Detroit River).
  • To valet park, continue on Beaubien and turn right at Atwater
  • Turn right at W. Renaissance Drive.
  • The hotel entrance is immediately on the right

 

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