We are Marriot Gold members and recently found ourselves with a free night to use.  After some debate, we settled on the Marriott at Eagle Crest Ypsilanti as our base for a food-filled weekend in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area.  Eagle Crest is a golf course, and the Marriott sits right in the center of it’s facilities.  As you can see, the golf course was still covered with snow when we visited – not that we would have golfed regardless.

This Marriott’s lobby has been recently “reimagined,” and it shows.  The space is bright and contemporary, with a lot of cozy little nooks, a bar with piano, and a bright, cheerful breakfast area (far right).  I was a little disappointed that we weren’t given a free continental breakfast, as we typically have been since hitting Silver and Gold status with Marriott.

Our room was also nice, and spotlessly clean.  The bed was comfy and had tons of pillows.  Unfortunately, we didn’t sleep very well.  I think this was because we never got the temperature quite right but I attribute that to operator error. 

The Ypsilanti Marriott has an excellent fitness facility, with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, free weights, and a great golf course view.  We had the place to ourselves for much of our 9:00 a.m. workout and loved it. 

This hotel is a bit out of the way for any one thing, but well-located for those who wish to be within ten or fifteen minutes of many things or for whom the golf course is the destination.  Service is good, the facilities are new and modern, and our overall experience is quite pleasant.  Overall, this hotel earns a 4.5 out of 5 from me and I would definitely return or recommend it.