JW Marriott Detroit Water Square

OFFICIAL HOTEL

As the official hotel of Smart Manufacturing Week, the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square is Detroit's newest luxury hotel and the only one connected to Huntington Place by skybridge.

With river views, on-site dining, and a full-service spa, it's the easiest base for your visit.
 

100 Steve Yzerman Drive Detroit, MI 48243 · Skybridge to Huntington Place
King guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views at JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
King guest room
The Assembly lobby bar at JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
The Assembly lobby bar
Bar at Joe Muer Seafood + Chops inside JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
Joe Muer Seafood + Chops

Special Attendee Rate

We've secured a discounted room block for Smart Manufacturing Week. The booking link will be posted here once it's live, and we'll email it to all registered attendees.

Room Block Opening Soon
 

  1. Register for SMWSecure your pass to get on the list for hotel access.
  2. Watch your inboxYour exclusive booking link arrives by email once the block opens.
  3. Book earlyRooms at the group rate are limited and go fast. Reserve as soon as you receive the link.

Everything You Need On-Site

Recharge and refuel without leaving the building.

Dining & Drinks

Detroit institution Joe Muer Seafood + Chops, all-day dining at Verena, The Assembly lobby bar, and JW Market for coffee and grab-and-go.

Spa by JW

A 15,000 sq ft spa with waterfront treatment rooms and thermal experiences. Ideal after a long day on the expo floor.

Fitness & Pool

A 24/7 fitness center, 50-foot indoor lap pool, and whirlpool to keep your routine on track while you travel.

Getting Here

Easy In, Easy Around

DTW Airport Hotel
~25min
By car, rideshare, or taxi

Detroit Metro Airport is a major Delta hub with nonstop flights across North America, and downtown is a straight shot up I-94.

Hotel Huntington Place
~2min
On foot, via indoor skybridge

Walk from the lobby to registration without stepping outside. No shuttles, no traffic, no weather.

Coming From Canada?

Windsor, Ontario sits just across the river, connected to downtown Detroit by the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

Parking On-Site

Parking is available at the hotel and at Huntington Place. Rates will be shared closer to the show.

Steps From It All

The riverfront, Campus Martius, and Greektown are all a short walk or quick ride from your hotel.

Why Detroit

Make the Most of Your Trip

The city that put the world on wheels is still where American manufacturing gets done. Here is what to see between sessions.

Detroit RiverWalk

Outdoors · At your door

Miles of landscaped riverfront trail, repeatedly voted the best riverwalk in the U.S. Perfect for a morning run.

The Henry Ford

Industry · ~20 min drive

Tour the Ford Rouge Factory and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in nearby Dearborn.

Detroit Institute of Arts

Culture · ~10 min drive

One of the country's top art museums, home to Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals celebrating the city's workforce.

Motown Museum

Music · ~10 min drive

Step inside Hitsville U.S.A., the studio where the Motown sound was born and a genre-defining catalog was recorded.

Eastern Market

Food · ~10 min drive

A 130+ year-old public market district packed with vendors, murals, and some of the city's best casual spots.

Tigers Baseball

Sports · ~5 min drive

April means baseball season at Comerica Park. Check the schedule and catch an evening game.

SPACING

Destination FAQ

Good to Know

The room block opens soon. As soon as it does, we will email the private booking link to all registered attendees. Not registered yet? Register now so you do not miss it.

You get our negotiated attendee rate, the closest possible stay to the show floor, and you help us keep hosting Smart Manufacturing Week at a venue of this caliber.

Yes. The group rate is available until the cutoff date or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. The cutoff date will be included with your booking link.

Nothing yet. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from Smart Manufacturing Week with your booking link. Add our email address to your safe senders list so it does not land in spam.

Beware of housing scams. Smart Manufacturing Week does not use third-party housing companies and will never call you to book a room. Only use the official link sent by email from the event team.