Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection

The Inn has just returned from an extensive remodel. There was still landscaping and some parking lot work going on when we visited, but that did not impact our stay at all. The staff pleasant, helpful and competent. There were no reopening "glitches" with check-in. The room was wonderful. EV charging was an added bonus.

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful experience I had during my recent stay at your hotel. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the warm welcome and the professionalism of the Front Desk staff. The accommodations were comfortable and well-appointed, making my stay truly enjoyable. I especially appreciated Ahmed who went above and beyond from the moment I walked into the hotel with helping me with my luggage and calling my room after I checked in to check if there is anything else I need. Later in the evening I was talking to the front desk staff and found out when I asked about Ahmed to thank him that he is the rooms leader. True leader lead with example. Thank you once again for making my visit so memorable. I look forward to returning in the future and will certainly recommend your hotel to friends and family.

Our final destination was Livonia but we wanted to spend the morning at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. We visited in a shoulder season perhaps, early December on a Sunday night. The Hotel was decorated for the season with traditional and tasteful decorations and a grand tree. The Hotel was not busy. In the Bar\Lounge we had a great meal (Rib Steak, Caesar Salad, Wings and Cheesecake. Certainly not a challenge for the kitchen but none the less it was very good and served as ordered promptly. Sitting at the bar, we had excellent service from the separate bartender and food waitress. As well, we were served during our meal by the Hostess . The kitchen open until 9:30. Perfect for our 6:30 arrival. Last call was a bit of a fuzzy 11pm but as there were only four other guests, I get it. But in no means were we rushed. In fact we were encouraged to stay and finish our cocktails after 11pm and the staff had all left. Comfortable lounge seating in a very relaxed period style Bar Lounge with multiple appropriately sized sports screens with no volume. The Bar staff were engaged with the history of the hotel. They advised us that when the dining room opens for Buffet Breakfast, to ask for Henry’s favourite spot. We did and the Buffet was fresh and lots of standard hotel offerings for a serve yourself unattended buffet. Emma, our waitress did a professional and keen presentation of Henry Fords preferred table location. The large windows in the dining room face what used to be the Ford Airport but now face the Ford Vehicle Research Center and the Dearborn Proving Grounds. The Bar\Lounge faces the rear grounds. The grounds are also easy to get to from the lobby. I mistakenly thought I left my new GoPro camera at the bar. The staff were excellent in assisting the search. I checked my App and could see someone was currently previewing videos. Turns out I put it back in the case where my travel buddy found it. The Heff Napa Valley Cab was very good. The room met expectations for a Marriott and was typically smaller for a historic hotels. It was more than adequate for the two double beds. Bathroom was larger than expected as was the closet. The Hotel provided the 1 mile trip for two of us in their Lincoln Corsair to the museum. They also provided the card\phone number to return which was seem less and quick. They also had a Luxury Transit Mini Bus standing by. The driver Austin was excellent and previously worked at the museum. The hotel is surrounded by semi clandestine Ford Centers. Quiet, safe and well lit area(s)and more than ample parking. We parked a Crew Cab pickup with a 28’ trailer under lights and visible from our 2nd floor window. We did not view much of the snow covered grounds or the cottages. They must be in the shade. Although the cottages are in the gallery I did not see on the Marriott/Dearborn Inn site where they could be rented. The Hotel appears to have small company meetings