
Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown
Best for downtown access: walk to Huntington Place, MGM Grand, Comerica Park, the riverfront and People Mover connections.
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Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown is an upscale downtown property in a restored Albert Kahn Art Deco building for travelers who want walkable access to Detroit’s arenas, convention center and riverfront. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a full-service, airport-connected hotel best for travelers prioritizing quick access to DTW and on-site meeting space.
Updated · about 20–21 miles apart

Best for downtown access: walk to Huntington Place, MGM Grand, Comerica Park, the riverfront and People Mover connections.

Best for flights and meetings: connected to DTW with lots of meeting rooms and on-site airport convenience.
When Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown wins: choose Cambria if you want a central downtown address, an Art Deco setting, multiple on-site F&B venues (Cibo Detroit, Beve Cocktail Bar, seasonal Cielo Rooftop, A.M. Buzz) and easy walking access to Detroit’s main attractions and event venues.
When The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport wins: choose the Westin if proximity to DTW, large-scale meeting and event facilities, an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness are priorities, or if you need a hotel with extensive conference space and airport connectivity.
Bottom line: pick Cambria for a downtown Detroit experience and nightlife/venue access; pick the Westin for airport convenience, larger meeting capacity and a full-service hotel footprint near DTW.
| Category | Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown | The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Upscale downtown boutique in an Art Deco landmark with city-facing rooftop bar and on-site entertainment. | Full-service airport hotel focused on business and event travelers, with large meeting capacity. |
| Location | 600 West Lafayette Blvd — in the heart of downtown Detroit, walkable to arenas, convention center and riverfront. | 2501 Worldgateway Pl — on the DTW campus/suburbs, connected to airport terminals. |
| Size (rooms) | 154 guestrooms | 404 guestrooms |
| Building & design | Historic Albert Kahn–designed Art Deco building (restored). | Modern full-service airport hotel building. |
| Pools | No on-site pool (hotel listing explicitly notes no pool). | Indoor pool available (supplier listing). |
| Restaurants & bars | Cibo Detroit (dinner), Beve Cocktail Bar, seasonal Cielo Rooftop, A.M. Buzz coffee shop, plus Five Iron Golf entertainment/bar. | Reflections restaurant, room service during limited hours, 1 bar/lounge (supplier listing). |
| Spa / treatment services | No spa (property listing states no spa). | Not published |
| Fitness | 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, weights and skyline views (included). | 24-hour fitness facilities (supplier listing). |
| Meeting & event space | Up to ~18,000 sq ft of flexible event space, including Sala Grand Ballroom and rooftop venues (wedding/meetings focus). | Conference center with 7,150 sq ft and 33 meeting rooms (supplier listing). |
| Known for | Historic downtown location, rooftop skyline views, chef-driven Cibo Detroit and on-site entertainment. | Airport connection, large meeting capacity, 404 rooms and airport-runway views for some rooms. |
| Distance between them | about 20–21 miles apart | |
Cambria puts you in downtown Detroit within walking distance of arenas, the convention center and the riverfront.
Choose Cambria if you want to be in the center of downtown activity and within walking distance of major venues.
The Westin is located on the DTW campus and is intended for travelers needing immediate airport access.
Choose the Westin if airport proximity and minimizing transfer time to/from flights matter most.
Cambria has a smaller, boutique room inventory inside a restored historic building.
Expect a smaller, downtown-focused room count and an Art Deco interior at Cambria.
The Westin offers a much larger room inventory and a variety of traditional, premium and suite options.
The Westin gives greater variety of room types and capacity, useful for larger groups or conference blocks.
Cambria emphasizes on-site F&B variety with a dinner restaurant, cocktail bar, coffee shop and seasonal rooftop.
Cambria is better if you want multiple on-site choices and downtown evening options without leaving the hotel.
The Westin provides a single full-service on-site restaurant and bar plus room service and limited dining hours.
The Westin suits travelers after straightforward restaurant and room-service options close to the airport.
Cambria does not have an on-site swimming pool but focuses on rooftop lounge and entertainment options.
If a pool is a must-have, Cambria is not the right choice; choose it for rooftop and indoor entertainment instead.
The Westin lists an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center as notable recreation amenities.
The Westin is the better pick if you want an on-site pool and a broader set of hotel recreation features near the airport.
Cambria offers 24-hour fitness and on-site nightlife through its bars and rooftop when in season.
Cambria works for guests who want gym access plus nearby downtown nightlife and cultural options.
The Westin supports business and event travel with fitness and accessibility features and extensive meeting space.
The Westin is tailored to meetings, conferences and travelers who need airport-to-meeting convenience.

Cambria — walkable to Huntington Place, the casinos, Riverwalk and sports arenas.

The Westin — located on the DTW campus and designed for airport connectivity.

The Westin — large meeting capacity with 33 meeting rooms and a conference center.

Cambria — multiple in-house venues (Cibo Detroit, Beve, A.M. Buzz and seasonal Cielo Rooftop) and an entertainment level with Five Iron Golf.
The Westin — it's on the DTW campus, so transfer time to terminals is minimal.
Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown — it's within a short walk of Huntington Place and other downtown venues.
The Westin lists an indoor pool; Cambria's official listing and Google indicate it does not have a pool.
Cambria: no spa. The Westin: Not published.
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