JW Marriott Detroit Will Open in February 2027
The new luxury hotel on the Detroit River will feature over 600 rooms and a skybridge to Huntington Place.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Hotels
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The upcoming JW Marriott Detroit Water Square is scheduled to open in February 2027. The hotel recently announced its executive committee as it prepares for operations.
Why it matters
The property aims to support the local convention market by providing direct access to the 2.4-million-square-foot Huntington Place convention center. Developers hope the addition will bolster Detroit's capacity for large-scale professional gatherings.
The hotel will feature 600 guest rooms, an 11,000-square-foot spa, and 53,000 square feet of event space. It will be part of a 130-property global portfolio.
The players
Joleisha Bradley
She serves as the General Manager overseeing the pre-opening phase and executive committee operations.
Scott Stinebaugh
He is the Director of Sales and Marketing responsible for the hotel's event outreach and business bookings.
Daniele Trivero
He holds the position of Director of Food and Beverage, managing the hotel's four dining concepts.
The details
The facility is located in the Water Square district on the Detroit River and includes a skybridge connection to the neighboring convention center. The leadership team will be headed by General Manager Joleisha Bradley.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: Executive committee members were announced.
February 2027: The hotel is scheduled to open.
Travel Outlook
The development follows a pattern of integrating major luxury hotel properties directly into municipal convention centers to drive corporate tourism. This project integrates the JW Marriott brand into the footprint of the Huntington Place convention center.
Event organizers planning for 2027 can currently book space at the new location to take advantage of its direct convention center access. Travelers should monitor the property status for early room reservation availability as the opening date nears.
The takeaway
The addition of this property signals a major investment in the city's capacity for high-volume business travel. Potential guests should look for upcoming announcements regarding the hotel's four planned dining establishments.
Further reading
Find more lodging updates in the Detroit Hotels section.
More information
View official property details on the JW Marriott Detroit information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hotel Online.
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