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Patch Picks: Great Staycations!

Spring break is near! So for those of you who need a local getaway, check out Patch's Picks for great staycations! These local hotels will offer a night or weekend of relaxation with delicious food, great drinks and a fun time away from home.

Spring break is near! So for those of you who need a local getaway, check out Patch’s Picks for great staycations! These local hotels will offer a night or weekend of relaxation with delicious food, great drinks and a fun time away from home.

Patch Picks: Great Staycations!

  • Best Western Woodhaven Inn
    The Scene: Close to home but with extra amenities, guests staying at this pet-friendly hotel can enjoy a variety of luxuries, including an indoor heated pool, exercise facility, game room, and on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge.  Spa suites are also available, and Gold Crown Club members receive a complementary breakfast, drink in the lounge and USA Today.
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotels and Suites:  The Scene:  Enjoy time at the Holiday where you can take a close romantic getaway and enjoy one of their spacious whirlpool suites.  Savor a delicious breakfast at their free Express Start breakfast bar featuring signature cinnamon rolls, Smart Roast coffee, fresh fruit, assorted pastries, and sausage and eggs.  In need of working off the yummy treats?  Visit the Health and Fitness Center or swim a few laps in the indoor pool.
  • Crown Plaza Hotel Detroit-Metro Airport:  The Scene:  Looking for an upscale hotel that’s a convenient distance but not too close to home?  The Crown Plaza houses all of your needs, including a newly renovated health and fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, convenience store and gift shop.  But it is the dining experience that will wow guests.  Head to Bistro 94, an upscale dining experience, complete with linen tablecloths and flickering candlelight, and enjoy delicious American entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  If you’re looking for a more relaxing atmosphere to kick back with friends and family, check out Trophy’s Sports Bar to watch the big game, enjoy a cold beverage and sharpen your pool skills.
  • Hilton Garden Inn- Metro Airport
    The Scene: Staycationers will relish this new, comfortable and affordable hotel, offering spacious guest rooms full of amenities. Your entertainment and recreation needs will be fulfilled with the Hilton’s heated indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center featuring new 2009 Precor equipment. Visit the Pavilion Lounge for a drink or enjoy a meal at the Great American Grill, serving full American breakfasts and soups, salads, sandwiches and pastas for lunch or dinner. The Pavilion Pantry convenience mart also offers sundries, beverages and ready-to-cook meals for guests wanting to lounge in their room.
  • Marriott- Detroit Metro Airport
    The Scene: The Marriott presents guests with luxurious bedding, rich and welcoming colors, and spacious work desks for those of you that actually want to work on your staycation. The vast lobby contains both a business center and gift shop, and sunny days can be enjoyed outside, relaxing in a lounge chair in the courtyard. Make your evening relaxing and enjoyable by having dinner and drinks at Ha’Penny Restaurant and Pub, whose fare includes traditional Irish favorites such as shepherd’s pie and reuben sandwiches, that can be washed down with a pint of Irish beer. 

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