I had a poor experience at the Sheraton in Novi while staying with a family member to celebrate a belated Christmas as we weren't able to get together around Christmas proper. While I was upgraded to a room on the club lounge floor, the guest room I received was not clean by any definition of clean. There was hair on the desk and desk chair, hair on the toilet, hair under the toilet seat, hair on the wrapped bar of soap and soap dish, stains on the desk, and stains on the face tissue container. The single bathrobe hanging in the closet appeared to have been previously worn and didn't have a cincture. On my reservation I specifically requested only 100% feather pillows. My reservation also requested a bathrobe, slippers, extra pillows and extra towels. I didn't receive any of those things. The four pillows were four polyester down-alternative pillows. Those pillows are horrible. They always feel like someone stuffed cotton balls in a pillowcase. During check-in I noticed a sign at the front desk saying daily housekeeping is not provided, unless specially requested. The major cleanliness issues that I experienced are a direct result of what happens when hotels don't clean rooms and other spaces each and every day. I received zero Marriott Bonvoy elite status recognition. Specifically, I was not offered the choice at check-in of breakfast in the restaurant, an amenity or points. I complained to the general manager, who to his credit acknowledged the lack of cleanliness was unacceptable, fully apologized and took responsibility. To resolve the issue, he offered to comp my stay and ensure that the room was thoroughly cleaned while we were out of the room and off-property at a nearby shopping mall. He also apologized for the lack of Bonvoy recognition and provided the $100 cash compensation that is required by Marriott for not offering guest with platinum or higher Bonvoy status the choice at check-in of breakfast in the restaurant, an amenity or points. When we returned, the room was properly cleaned. The pillows were replaced with feather pillows, although none of the feather pillows had pillow protectors or pillowcase liners. Two clean bathrobes and two pairs of slippers were placed in the closet. The general manager was also kind enough to leave a bottle of wine in the room. My family member was really appreciative of that gesture. Despite the issues, the staff that I encountered throughout the stay were polite, welcoming and hospitable. That aside, there was zero excuse for the cleanliness issues or the lack of attention to what was specified on the reservation The club lounge was open with an average evening offering that included a selection of assorted cheeses, crackers, grapes, fruit and some basic canapés. Besides free nonalcoholic drinks, an honor bar featured cheap house wine ($5 retail bottles of wine) selling for $5 a glass. The club lounge is a nice smaller space. Perfect for relaxing with a drink, if the bar area is bu
Twelve Oaks Mall is less than three miles from our hotel. Emagine Theaters, the Zekelman Holocaust Center, the Suburban Collection Showplace, and companies including Kongsberg Automotive and Miles Cooper Standard are within seven miles. Detroit Metro Airport DTW is 30 miles away. Enjoy our fitness center, free hot breakfast, and complimentary WiFi.
The room was clean. The bedding was fresh. The bathroom had been nicely updated with soap, shampoo, creams, etc. mounted on the wall, allowing more counter space. Plenty of towels. The room is rather small but with everything needed. For an inexpensive hotel, we were impressed with their attention to detail.
Very comfortable beds, quiet, nice lobby and courtyard where we hung out with friends after returning from out 60th H.S. Reunion. Rooms were clean and very nice, but also are being updated and renovated right now. Bistro [breakfast] staff were friendly as can be, food came out of the kitchen promptly, with any empty dish cleared immediately. The staff were the best part. Front desk clerk Ashley helped us by printing a small document I needed from my e-mail on my phone, housekeeping manager Denise immediately offered assistance without being asked, to a tablemate who choked on his food, and I could go on and on about their kindnesses, always with a smile and great eye contact. The manger was very responsive to inquiries and requests, too. These folks each have a great personality and have been well trained. One of the Bistro staff was having great concern over family and friends suffering this weekend form the fires in Lahaina, Maui, but was attentive and professional in spite of her personal angst. A good value, we will stay here again.