Detroit Hotels With an Indoor Pool
Three published hotels carry the pool label in Detroit, and all three keep their pool indoors, which matters in a city where winters are long and cold. The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, in a restored 1920s downtown landmark, has an indoor pool and hot tub. The Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown pairs a large indoor pool and hot tub with views of the Detroit River, close to the Riverwalk and Little Caesars Arena. The MGM Grand Detroit adds an indoor infinity-edge pool to a casino and a full-service spa. Each one suits a different kind of trip, from a game night to a weekend of shows.
Detroit is the Motor City, home of the American car industry and of Motown, rebuilding its downtown around restored towers, sports arenas and the Detroit Riverwalk. Across the river lies Windsor, Canada, and the downtown core is compact enough to walk between Campus Martius, the stadiums and the waterfront.
Indoor Pools for Every Season Downtown
An indoor pool makes sense in Detroit for most of the year. Winters bring snow and freezing temperatures, and even in summer an evening swim is a good way to end a day of museums, a Tigers game or a concert. The three hotels here all sit downtown, so the pool comes with easy access to the arenas, the river and the restaurants.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is the one I would choose for character. It occupies a beautifully restored historic building, the Book Cadillac tower that opened in the 1920s, and its listing describes an indoor pool and hot tub, in-room spa services and a salon with treatments. Several American restaurants, a bar and a coffee shop are on site, rooms come with plasma-screen TVs and WiFi, and the hotel is pet-friendly. It scores 8.8, the highest rating of the three, though from a smaller number of about 90 reviews. Its downtown address puts Campus Martius and the stadium district within easy walking distance.
The Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown is the practical, family-friendly choice. Its listing describes spacious, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and views of the Detroit River, a large indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. The Courtyard Café & Bar serves meals on site. It sits close to the Detroit Riverwalk, a long path along the water that is popular for walks and cycling, and to Little Caesars Arena, home of the Red Wings and the Pistons. With an 8.6 score from more than 200 reviews, it is a reliable base for families coming to a game or a concert who want a pool afterwards.
The MGM Grand Detroit is the full resort-style option. Its listing describes an on-site casino, live entertainment, multiple restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor infinity-edge pool, with modern rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs and spa-inspired showers. It is pet-friendly and designed for a high-end stay. It has the largest number of reviews on this page, with an 8.2 score from nearly 500 guests. I would book it for a weekend built around the casino, shows and the spa rather than for sightseeing on foot, since the property is designed to keep guests inside, with everything they need under one roof.
Choosing comes down to what you want from your evenings. For a historic building, an indoor pool with a hot tub and a walkable downtown, the Westin Book Cadillac is my pick. For families heading to Little Caesars Arena or travelers who want river views and an easy walk on the Riverwalk, the Courtyard is the better fit. For a casino weekend with a spa and an infinity-edge pool, the MGM Grand Detroit has the most on site. Whichever you choose, the pool stays usable in January as well as July, which is the real advantage of all three in Detroit.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a weekend in Detroit, I would book the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. It sits in a restored 1920s downtown tower, has an indoor pool and hot tub, and keeps Campus Martius and the stadiums within walking distance, so I could see a Tigers game or a concert and come back for a swim, even in the middle of winter.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Detroit
89 reviews
Historic downtown Detroit hotel with indoor pool and spa services
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Westin Book Cadillac Detroit occupies a restored historic building downtown, a short walk from Ford Field, so a family game day needs no car. The indoor pool and hot tub give children a swim after a day out, and with several American restaurants, a bar and a coffee shop inside the hotel, meals are easy to sort. Pets are welcome, and parents can book a treatment at the salon or in-room spa services.
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
Detroit
218 reviews
Spacious rooms with river views, indoor pool, and hot tub downtown
Check availabilityWhy guests love itCourtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown has spacious air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and views of the Detroit River. A large indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym give families something to do whatever the weather, and a business center helps when work comes along. The Detroit Riverwalk and Little Caesars Arena are close, which suits an event night. Guests rate it 8.6 from 218 reviews.
MGM Grand Detroit
Detroit
490 reviews
Luxury casino hotel with a spa, infinity pool, and live entertainment
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe MGM Grand Detroit is built around its casino, which is for adults only, so I would choose it for families mainly when the parents want the spa and the restaurants. The indoor infinity-edge pool is the part children will enjoy most, and rooms are modern, with large flat-screen TVs and spa-inspired showers. Several dining options mean no one has to agree on one menu. Pets are welcome too. Families seeking a quiet, child-focused stay should look elsewhere.
Local tips
- 1All three pools are indoors, so a winter visit to Detroit does not mean giving up a swim.
- 2The Courtyard is the closest of the three to Little Caesars Arena, convenient for Red Wings and Pistons games.
- 3Ask for a river-view room at the Courtyard, which overlooks the Detroit River.
- 4The Westin Book Cadillac and the MGM Grand Detroit are both pet-friendly if you travel with a dog.
- 5Walk or cycle the Detroit Riverwalk in the warmer months for views across the river to Windsor, Canada.
- 6The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Museum are a short drive from downtown and worth planning into your trip.