Top Michigan Opening Party Hotels

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  Riverwalk Place

  777 W Cedar Ave, Gladwin, MI 48624, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Event Space

  Riverwalk Place Resort & Spa sits along the Cedar River in Gladwin, Michigan, bringing together hotel accommodations, a full-service spa, upscale dining, boutique shopping, and event venues under one destination. The resort has served as a gathering place for weddings, corporate retreats, birthday celebrations, bridal showers, and family gatherings, drawing guests who appreciate having lodging, dining, and wellness services in one location. The indoor event spaces total over 3,000 square feet and accommodate up to 300 guests. Audio/visual equipment and complimentary wireless internet are included, and catering is provided through the on-site Riverwalk Grill, which offers both buffet and plated dinner options. Outdoor tent and patio areas along the Cedar River expand options for ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The Oasis Salon & Spa and full-service hotel suites make Riverwalk Place a natural fit for multi-day celebrations — guests can arrive for pre-event spa treatments and stay overnight without leaving the property.

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  Atheneum Suite Hotel

  1000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

  • Spaces for 10-500 Guests
  • 7 Hotels
  • 7 Meeting Spaces

  The Atheneum Suite Hotel sits in Greektown, the heart of downtown Detroit, a short walk from Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the city's convention center. The all-suite property features 173 accommodations designed with Greek-inspired décor — marble bathrooms, skyline views, and details that carry through into the hotel's private event spaces. Seven named event rooms, each bearing a name from classical antiquity, accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests. The Hermes Room, at 1,800 square feet, is the largest and handles receptions of up to 150. Smaller rooms such as the Aristoteles, Socrates, and Plato spaces suit intimate meetings and boardroom sessions. All rooms support multiple setup configurations — banquet, theater, classroom, U-shape, and conference — allowing the same spaces to shift between wedding receptions, corporate events, and holiday gatherings. An onsite catering team and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment round out the event offerings.

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  Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

  219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA

  • Spaces for 85-700 Guests
  • 5 Hotels
  • 5 Ballrooms

  Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center is Michigan State University's on-campus event venue, situated in East Lansing, Michigan. The property offers more than 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 32 rooms, with capacity ranging from 12 to 1,200 guests, and 160 hotel rooms and suites for overnight accommodations. The venue's event spaces include the Big Ten rooms — equipped with a customizable LED uplighting system and a central dance floor well suited to receptions and galas — alongside the oval-shaped Lincoln Room, which features large windows overlooking the East Patio and the Red Cedar River. The intimate Red Cedar room offers a fireplace and river views for smaller gatherings of up to 85 guests. Full-service catering is available for on- and off-campus events, with staff experienced in weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations.

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  The Townsend Hotel

  100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA

  • Spaces for 16-500 Guests
  • 7 Hotels
  • 4 Ballrooms
  • 7 Total Spaces

  The Townsend Hotel is a AAA Four-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star boutique hotel in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, opened in 1988. Set in the heart of Metro Detroit's most walkable shopping and dining district, the hotel has earned a reputation as a destination for both discerning travelers and event planners seeking a full-service luxury property. The hotel's event facilities accommodate groups from 5 to 500 guests across a range of distinct spaces: the 5,000-square-foot Townsend Ballroom, the 2,700-square-foot Regency Room with an optional dance floor, and a suite of individual Salons that can be used independently or combined for larger programs. Every event space is equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology — including built-in lighting, staging, and multimedia capabilities — alongside dedicated bandwidth and on-site technicians. Gourmet and Kosher catering menus are available through the hotel's culinary team. On-site dining at The Rugby Grille, a Forbes-recommended restaurant, rounds out the offering for rehearsal dinners, post-event gatherings, or seated luncheons.

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  Bay Harbor Village Hotel Weddings

  4000 Main St, Bay Harbor, MI 49770, USA

  • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Bay Harbor is a waterfront event destination set along the shores of Little Traverse Bay and Bay Harbor Lake in northern Michigan, between the communities of Petoskey and Charlevoix. The property encompasses five miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and brings together event venues, on-site lodging at the Village Suites and Penthouses, boutique shops, and dining in a lakeside village setting. Ceremonies take place at Sunset Beach on Lake Michigan or at the Observation Lookout above Little Traverse Bay. Receptions move to the Marina Lawn — a spacious outdoor lawn overlooking Bay Harbor Lake Marina — or to Elevation, the property's indoor ballroom on the second floor of the Lodge Building, which looks out over the Village at Bay Harbor's Main Street. On-site guest accommodations within the village make Bay Harbor well suited for destination weddings and full-weekend celebrations.

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• Livonia Banquets

  30375 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Livonia Banquets is a flexible banquet hall situated within Quality Inn & Suites on Plymouth Road in Livonia, Michigan, offering more than 4,000 square feet of event space for gatherings of up to 250 guests. The venue serves the Metro Detroit area and hosts a broad range of occasions — weddings and receptions, graduations, corporate events, birthdays, showers, and private celebrations. The main hall adapts to a variety of floor plan configurations, from seated banquet dining to theater-style, classroom, and custom arrangements, giving event planners meaningful flexibility to match the layout to the occasion. Setup and takedown, tables, and chairs are included in all packages, and outside catering is welcome. Complimentary on-site parking and direct access to hotel accommodations within the same building make the venue a practical choice for guests traveling from out of town. The facility is fully handicap-accessible throughout.

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• Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel

  3200 Boardwalk Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA

  • Spaces for 20-800 Guests
  • 4 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel offers more than 15,000 square feet of flexible event space, including three ballrooms and an outdoor courtyard, near the University of Michigan campus and downtown Ann Arbor. The Michigan Ballroom, the largest ballroom in Ann Arbor, spans 6,300 square feet and accommodates up to 800 guests for conferences or 500 guests for a seated wedding reception. The Grande Ballroom and Petit Ballroom provide additional options for smaller gatherings and intimate celebrations. Event spaces throughout the hotel feature high ceilings, intricate millwork, and contemporary chandeliers, with adjacent areas offering views to the outdoors and courtyard. A dedicated Wedding Specialist manages planning details, while the in-house culinary team works with couples through a private menu sampling to build a custom reception menu. The hotel's 197 rooms and suites provide on-site accommodations for wedding guests, and its location — 25 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport — makes it accessible for out-of-town attendees.

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• Detroit Marriott Troy

  200 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084, USA

  • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms

  Detroit Marriott Troy is a full-service hotel located in Troy, Michigan, approximately 20 minutes north of Detroit in Oakland County. The property features 350 guest rooms and more than 16,000 square feet of event space, serving as a destination for weddings, galas, and corporate celebrations across the metropolitan Detroit area. Three signature wedding spaces accommodate gatherings of varying scale. The Peninsula Grand Ballroom offers 8,448 square feet of renovated, contemporary space for receptions of up to 450 guests. The Mediterranean Ballroom spans 3,840 square feet and seats up to 150 attendees. The Dennison Ballroom provides a more intimate setting at 1,909 square feet with capacity for up to 100 guests. On-site catering is led by an Executive Chef, and 200 West — the hotel's signature restaurant and lounge serving American cuisine — offers private dining rooms suited for rehearsal dinners and smaller events. Detroit Marriott Troy holds certification as a Michigan Green Lodging Facility.

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• Staybridge Suites- Okemos

  3553 Meridian Crossing Dr, Okemos, MI 48864, USA

  • Spaces for 12-22 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Staybridge Suites Lansing-Okemos is an all-suite extended stay hotel in Okemos, Michigan, near Michigan State University. The property opened in 2008 and offers 95 guest suites alongside dedicated meeting space for private gatherings and corporate events. Two event rooms accommodate smaller groups: The Okemos Room, at 289 square feet with boardroom seating for up to 12, and The Board Room, at 450 square feet with capacity for up to 22. Both spaces include audio-visual capabilities and connect to the hotel's full range of services. On-site amenities include an indoor pool and whirlpool, a business center, complimentary parking, and airport shuttle service. The property is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly.

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• Sheraton Hotel Detroit Metro Airport

  8000 Merriman Rd, Romulus, MI 48174, USA

  • Spaces for 450-840 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Anchored by an 11-story glass atrium, the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport sits just under a mile from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan. The hotel's 359 guest rooms and suites look out over the atrium lobby, and a complimentary shuttle runs between the property and the airport every 30 minutes — a practical convenience for events drawing guests from out of town. The hotel offers more than 18,000 square feet of function space, anchored by the Metro Grand Ballroom. Featuring vaulted ceilings and warm wood finishes, the ballroom seats up to 450 guests for banquet-style dinners and accommodates up to 840 for receptions. A dedicated Wedding Specialist is on staff to support planning, and the in-house culinary team provides customizable menus for weddings and private events. Connections Restaurant & Lounge is also available for smaller gatherings and post-event dining.

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