Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit NW by IHG
33103 Hamilton Ct, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Auburn Hills, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit NW by IHG is a 2-star, informal hotel located off I-696 at 33103 Hamilton Ct, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. It holds a public rating of 3.9/5 based on 516 reviews. The property is positioned for quick suburban Detroit access, with trails in the Woodland Hills area about a 12-minute walk away.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as casual and modern, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves, and tea/coffee makers. Suites add kitchenettes and separate living rooms with sofa beds, providing more space for longer stays or families. Guests frequently comment on cleanliness and an updated feel, though some report occasional shortages of in-room supplies (such as soap, coffee, or towels).
Dining
An on-site Italian restaurant and bar serves guests on property and includes patio seating. Breakfast is mentioned in guest feedback as being included, though the specific breakfast format is not otherwise documented.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel offers a fitness center and a heated indoor lap pool. Parking is complimentary. While many stays are reported as clean and comfortable, at least one review highlights concerns about pool cleanliness and maintenance responsiveness.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is about 1 mile from The Zekelman Holocaust Center (listed nearby at 1,461 m) and close to Heritage Park (2,061 m). Cultural outings include Park West Gallery (5,013 m) and the Cranbrook campus destinations—Cranbrook Art Museum (13,050 m), Cranbrook House & Gardens (13,363 m), and Cranbrook Institute of Science (13,393 m). Family and outdoor options in the wider area include Detroit Zoo (18,695 m), Franklin Cider Mill (6,870 m), TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park (5,828 m), Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (5,802 m), Maybury State Park (14,737 m), and Proud Lake Recreation Area (17,047 m).
Best for
This hotel suits value-focused travelers who want a straightforward I-696 location for suburban Detroit visits while still having on-site basics like an Italian restaurant/bar, fitness center, and indoor pool. It can also work well for longer stays or small groups due to suites with kitchenettes and separate living rooms with sofa beds. Guests often highlight cleanliness and overall price-to-quality, with occasional service or amenity-consistency complaints.
Travel tips
If you plan to use the indoor pool, consider confirming pool status at check-in, as reviews mention at least one instance of cleanliness/maintenance concerns. For nearby outings, The Zekelman Holocaust Center and Heritage Park are among the closest points of interest, while the Detroit Zoo and several larger parks are a longer drive. If you rely on Wi‑Fi for work or sensitive tasks, be aware that one guest reported concerns about network security.
What guests say
Reviews frequently emphasize clean, up-to-date rooms and good overall value for location and price, with many guests reporting comfortable stays. Staff interactions are often described positively, though some feedback notes inconsistent helpfulness at the front desk. Recurring negatives include occasional missing or insufficient in-room items (such as soap, coffee, or towels). A significant complaint centers on pool cleanliness and how maintenance issues were handled, and another guest expressed concern about Wi‑Fi security.
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