What to expect: Guests are welcomed into a light-filled atrium lobby abundant with greenery. The hotel's proximity to dozens of corporate offices, especially in the automobile industry, draws business travelers, who also appreciate the spacious, work-friendly suites. During basketball season, the hotel draws plenty of fans.

Amenity highlights: Guests can stay fit and relaxed with an indoor pool, fitness center, spa tub, and sauna. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas and some suites. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service within a five-mile radius, which takes in the Palace of Auburn Hills and numerous corporate offices. On Wednesday evenings, guests can gather in the atrium lobby for a complimentary manager's reception.

Insider tip: The Cranbrook Education Community, about seven miles from the hotel, includes the Cranbrook Art Museum, home to one of the great collections of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20th century. The entire Cranbrook campus is an architectural tour de force—especially the Saarinen House, the restored home of Cranbrook designer Eliel Saarinen. Not to be missed, architecture and design fans!