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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby is a full-service hotel wedding venue in Detroit, Michigan. The historic hotel was first opened in 1917 and represents over a century of Detroit’s heritage. For you and your guests’ convenience, the property is within walking distance to nearby museums, theatres, and dining options.

Facilities and Capacity
The largest event space at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby spans 2,301 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 people. There are multiple spaces for you to choose from for your wedding ceremony and reception, as well as your engagement party, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner if you so choose. The facility has get-ready rooms for both sides of the wedding party to use.

Services Offered
When couples book their wedding day with the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown, they can collaborate with the event planner throughout the process of planning this special occasion. The event planner can offer all-inclusive packages and informed vendor referrals, striving to bring you dreams to life. The day of your wedding, staff will set up and clean up so you won’t have the added stress. You’ll also have access to the property’s tables, chairs, decorations, WiFi, and more.

Cuisine
The hotel is able to provide you with catering options and in-house bar services where you can choose from an open or cash bar. Leading up to your wedding, you and your partner can attend a tasting to ensure you will love your food choices. The staff can accommodate a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres before your meal. Your entrees can be served as a buffet, plated, or at stations. Bartenders can pour a champagne toast for you and your guests as well as a variety of beer, wine, and liquor. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby is also able to provide barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens.

Accomodations
203 guest rooms are available for you and your overnight guests. The stylish two-room suites have all of the essentials and more. The rooms include flatscreen LCD HDTVs, complimentary coffee or tea, plush-top mattresses, and much more. Other hotel amenities include:

  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Shoe shine stand
  • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Decor

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

Yelena
Yelena Sent on 10/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem in Downtown Detroit

We didn't realize this was a wedding venue and once we did, we were extremely happy to have everything in one spot! We did our rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at this one venue and many of our guests stayed the night in their beautiful oversized rooms. The venue coordinators, especially Heather Hischke, Catering Sales Manager, were patient with us, met with us as many times as we needed and extremely helpful in making our day awesome. I would recommend this venue a million times to anyone looking for a medium sized location for up to 190 people (as they have two rooms that could accommodate).
I cannot thank them enough for being so detailed, attentive, informative, accommodating and willingness to make it as affordable as possible.
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Ppurohit Sent on 09/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue

The DoubleTree was so great to work with. We had our Hindu ceremony here, which required a few unusual aspects (an open flame, etc.). The DoubleTree staff was very accommodating in regard to our needs, communicated with our priest and vendors, and pointed us in the right direction for a food vendor. They were very aware of our timeline and were quick to set up and keep things seamless when our food arrived late, and it ended up going unnoticed. Throughout the planning process they were very responsive to answer email and phone call questions, which is a huge bonus for anyone with lots of questions.
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Idorys Sent on 07/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

First, the check in process for all the guests was excellent, and accommodating to all their needs. We were able to access the event room early on Saturday to start the decoration process. When we came back from the church the room looked amazing and everything was in place for the reception. All the staff that was assisting during the event went above and beyond to make this night special. Our guests had nothing but good things to say. The bride and groom could not have been happier with the way everything turned out.

The staff was always working with us and helping us with all our requests, creating an amazing atmosphere, filled with truly unforgettable memories.

Thank you for your hospitality, professionalism, and excellent service!!
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Lisa Sent on 04/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

These guys are absolute lifesavers!

We had a hiccup with our original venue, which left me in a panic and convinced I didn't have a venue 5 months out. Exacerbating this is that we're an international couple, with an incredibly international guest list.

I took a chance and contacted the Double Tree.

Heather and her team seriously came through. They met with me THAT DAY, and were all set to sign a contract with me to get everything going as smoothly as possible.

My original venue ended up coming through, but I cannot possibly recommend DoubleTree enough. Heather is so sweet, and so on top of everything. The place is gorgeous, and I'm sure if you choose it for your wedding, you and your guests will be well taken care of.
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Brandy Sent on 03/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As a wedding planner, I know the importance of working with professional and knowledgeable staff. The Doubletree provided that and more. The wait staff captain and the sales manager were very flexible and understanding to my client needs. Can not wait to work with them again in the future.
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Dee Sent on 09/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The staff was very easy to work with and understood my needs and wants. I would definitely recommend using DoubleTree for your special event. I will be back!!
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Dorothy Sent on 08/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Heather so wonderful! And the staff was awesome,my guess was very amazied of everything of food and all.
Thank you so much again Heather was great
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Becca Sent on 06/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Heather and the entire team at the DoubleTree went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfection. All of my e-mails were responded to in a timely manner and Heather was always available to answer my list of questions. I highly recommend booking an event with the DoubleTree and I plan on returning to stay in one of the beautiful suites just because!
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Ashleigh Sent on 06/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Heather was amazing to work with. She made sure that we were on top of the planning stages to make sure everything we as smoothly as possible. To have her as responsive as she was in the months prior to and even the day of was a relief in my stresses. The venue was perfect and they were even able to provide shuttle service to my guests at the nearby church after it started to rain. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed themselves. I'd highly recommend this location.
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Brian Sent on 01/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding here on New Year's Eve 2016 and we couldn't be happier with everything. All the people that worked at the hotel were fantastic, and the wedding went off without a hitch. The room is beautiful, and the food was wonderful. I'm not just saying that either, it was a high end restaurant quality filet, and numerous guests told us how impressed they were with the food. Heather was great too work with and the bartenders they had were great. Overall it was a truly great experience and I would highly recommend the Fort Shelby Double Tree to anybody looking for a great venue.
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Awards

19
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
B. Ella Bridal B. Ella Bridal Wedding Dresses

Wonderful all-in-one location!

Bridal Beauty Detroit On-Location Makeup and Hair Bridal Beauty Detroit On-Location Makeup and Hair Wedding Hair & Makeup

Fabulous place & staff is wonderful! Makes for a great experience for us as on- location makeup and hair specialists We do brides & their wedding parties Makeup & Hair there quite often.

Blumz Blumz Wedding Florists

Dee Cody and her staff at the DoubleTree Guest Suites always put the client first. They go the extra mile to make sure that the events at the DoubleTree meet and exceed expectations. Her experience shows. A delight to work with!

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby frequently asked questions

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Decor
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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