Choosing The Colony Club as our wedding reception venue was one of the best decisions we made…read more After getting engaged, we toured multiple metro and downtown Detroit venues with the hope of finding something elegant, classic, and timeless. Many were beautiful--but when we walked into The Colony Club, we immediately felt that this was the one. The entire style and vibe were exactly what we were looking for. We fell in love with every space--from Bar Charles to the breathtaking Grand Ballroom. We were also impressed by how much was included without extra add-on costs: tables, chairs, food, liquor, signature drinks, and more. It made planning easier and helped us stay within budget. From our very first meeting, we worked with Amber, our sales manager, and she stayed with us up until the week of the wedding. Amber was absolutely exceptional throughout the entire process. She was helpful, organized, flexible, and so easy to communicate with. We met multiple times at the venue, both with and without her, while making decisions for the big day, and she was always available to answer questions, address concerns, and offer thoughtful advice. Amber took care of coordinating with our other vendors, and I never once felt worried about how things would come together. Even during the stressful week leading up to the wedding--when I was emailing and calling constantly--she was patient, reassuring, and truly amazing to work with. Now the food... wow. It was exceptional! We still have guests raving about everything--from the appetizers to the entrées. The service and quality exceeded all of our expectations, and friends and family continue to tell us what an incredible wedding it was. From our very first appointment with Amber to the moment our reception began, we could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else. We will always look back on our wedding day with so much gratitude, happiness, and appreciation that we chose The Colony Club. If you're considering this venue, trust me--you will not regret it!

This place is stunning! My 1st time experiencing this club was in March 2026. It was for The PuLSE…read moreWomen's History Breakfast. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and I loved the coffee bar! The restrooms were clean and had a 1920's vibe that I adored. Definitely many places for photo ops. We did take pics, just not on my phone...sorry! Can wait to have a reason to come back!!!

Staying at the Honor & Folly reminded me of experiences in the past when I would stay at very…read moresmall-scale inns or self-catering apartments in Europe. You get a place to lay your head and you get a feel for what it's like to live in a place. In a sense, visiting Detroit is like visiting another country. It defies convention and expectation and pulls you in. Honor & Folly is a terrific place to fall in love with the city. It's perched above three essential places: a BBQ joint, a cocktail bar and a coffee shop. Across the street is the iconic ruin of Michigan's central station. Down Michigan is downtown Detroit. The interior is beautiful and driven by a strong design aesthetic. Goods like blankets, dishes and cutting boards are for sale and their makers have fascinating only-in-michigan stories. The proprietress, Meghan, is a design connoisseur and clearly a linker of people, who cultivates a very easygoing vibe while sacrificing nothing in terms of the quality of visual effect. Every object in every room seems to have a functional and decorative purpose. Here's what you need to know about Honor & Folly. Parking is street only and because Slows BBQ is so popular (as in wait for two hours for a table popular), many people are parking on the street. Even so, we had no problem finding a decent spot within view of where we were staying. This is a self-catering place so you can buy food and cook it up, but there's no breakfast with the bed. We bought coffee downstairs, had them grind it and then brewed our own little french press each morning. I highly recommend this inn. If you've given serious thought to exploring Detroit or just want a nest-like getaway, check it out. The Honor & Folly site describes the inn as: "A small-scale, design-focused Detroit inn, Honor & Folly is reminiscent of the way folks used to travel: a few beds above the village pub or restaurant with a hearty breakfast. You'll be immersed in the oldest neighborhood of Detroit - smack in the middle of one of the most thriving blocks in the city. You'll sit next to locals at the bar downstairs--or the coffee shop--and learn about the city from people who live here. Detroiters are a pretty friendly lot."

Stayed at Honor & Folly this past Labour Day Monday, plus, following Tuesday night. Short and sweet…read moregetaway. The nicely appointed retro apartment was perfect for our base in Detroit. Going over the Ambassador Bridge, after clearing U.S. Customs, the apartment is two or three minutes away. Host was excellent helping us to reserve the rental space, as well as offering hip trip suggestions. Just outside the door of the pad, there are unique Corktown restaurants, cafes, and bars (i.e., Slows B.B.Q., The Sugar House, Mercury Burger and Bar, and Astro Coffee, what else do you need, eh?!). We did not have a car during our stay in the Motor City, yes, if you can believe it. Used Via Rail train service to Windsor station, then, hired a taxi to take us to the U.S. During the day, one can easily walk from the apartment to all sites in the downtown of Detroit, and hire a taxi if too tired to walk back. Again, car is not required to get the best out of Detroit, so long as you like to walk, befriend a reliable taxi driver, and know where you're heading. We can't wait to go back to Detroit, and stay here.

Just became new members of the DYC!!!! This is such an exciting experience and we're looking…read moreforward to the arrival of the new boat! This will be a totally different experience for me as I've never truly lived the boating life! We're looking forward to summer and spending time at our new hangout! I'm looking forward to the pool opening up. The food at the grille on site is delicious! Cheers to summer 2026!!!

It's a shame paying all that money for a wedding and not get the service you're supposed to get…read more Food was not served on time; the majority of our guest got their food very cold after an hour and a half from the time the food was supposed to be served. They lost my daughters top tear wedding cake that they are supposed to save as a tradition after the wedding, it was in the contract that they are supposed to save it, and they never did and lost it. They said they don't know what happened to it. They lost one of our rental easels with a sign on it. Half of our dessert was not on the table by the time our guest went to grab dessert and when we went to ask about it, they said they have to condense the dessert table because they have to put the slices of cake on it. We asked what do you mean by condensing the table where did you put the rest of our dessert and it's such a shame for a beautiful place like this to have such a poor management and service that they stop responding and ignore your emails and phone calls. It was a very bad experience unfortunately for a once in a lifetime event.

The most beautiful, historic gem! Located right on the Detroit River, this place is used for an…read moreevent space, for the rowing teams to practice, and much more. I came here for Yelp's Nauti by Nature party and had SO much fun. This space was perfect to host it, with grand balconies, an amazing view, and interesting spaces. This boat house has been flooded multiple times, and they're currently working on restoring it, room by room. Our event was a fundraiser for the building, in an effort to return it to its previous grandeur. Currently, it's still beautiful and majestic, just dated and in need of some repairs. Such a cool, unique spot for an event!

Lots of history in this boathouse! Make sure to bring a life preserver if you try to walk on the…read moredock!

I recently reached out to the owner of Hollywoodz Palace to host my (MIL) memorial for my husband…read moreand his family and I must say Mrs Shonda did not disappoint. We live in Nashville she handled everything exactly as my husband and (Bil) requestEd. From the food the cost of the hall the decoration even down to the guest registry book Mrs Shonda took care of it for me. She made such a sad occasion easy to get through without all the ripping and running around for us as we arrived in town the day before Thanksgiving set to celebrate the life of our loved whom passed during the holiday season. I will definitely use her over and over for any occasion. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Brown Family.

This pass weekend I participated in a pop-up shop here at Hollywoodz Palace and I really enjoyed…read moreit. Thank you for having BGC as a vendor

Stunning location for our friend's promotion ceremony. The staff were so accommodating and the…read moregrounds were impeccable.

Such a beautiful venue! The views alone make it a great…read moreplace to hold an event. The ceilings are tall and the decor was very sophisticated. There were a lot of spider webs on the outside of the windows due to being so close to the lake. If you don't like bugs, I don't recommend this venue! For the most part the staff was friendly but they did seem to be a little bit rushy a little bit before halfway through. They took my silverware before I was done eating without asking. The entrance is handicap accessible although there are no signs indicating that. I was trying to open the front door when suddenly they opened by themselves so I was caught off guard. It is a great venue for sights and pictures!

Always a great time at JOTs! Great service, starting drinks and friendly atmosphere! Knock on the…read moreback door and experience it for yourself!

IYKYK...We finally made it the JOT! It's been quite a few years that's we've been trying to get…read morehere but the hours are a bit challenging. It's a hidden little speakeasy located in the city! I don't want to give too much away, but we enjoyed our experience. There are so many little hidden gems in the city, if you know what where to find them.

I was invited to a City of Detroit Earth Day Awards Breakfast at this hidden gem. Not only is there…read morea FULL grocery store downstairs, the event space is absolutely divine! Barrier free with an elevator, and close parking. The room is spacious, has seating for 250, mounted projectors and screens for video. Plenty of natural lighting. Super clean restrooms and filled with unique artwork. I highly recommend for events both large and small as it can be set up as a half event and half lecture hall, including podium with microphone and sound system. . Great staff and outside catering is permitted.