CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space
Rank
Facility
Address
Phone; website
Top executive
Total
Capacity of largest
square Square feet
meeting room
Number
feet of of largest theater/classroom
of
meeting meeting
banquet/cocktail meeting
space
space
style
rooms Amenities
1.
Cobo Center
Thom Connors
general manager
897,500
27,000
2,880 / 1,800
1,800 / 2,200
70
Free Wi-Fi, 2,200 on-site parking spots, concierge and business center, on-site
catering, contractors on-site to provide services to meetings and trade shows
2.
The Henry Ford
Patricia Mooradian
president
544,020
22,000
600 / 200
600 / 5,000
20
Horse-drawn carriages, Model T rides, historic carousel, steam locomotive, historic
re-enactments, entertainment, tours, curators, audiovisual, fireworks, gardens and
private courtyards with most venues, organic and local menus available
Joe Louis Arena
Tom Wilson
439,380
president and CEO,
Olympia
Entertainment/Detroit
Red Wings
30,197
20,000 / 10,000
2,500 / 3,500
120
19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit 48226
(313) 394-7593; www.olympiaentertainment.com
Unique event location for meetings, events, fundraisers, private ice skating parties
and corporate experiential opportunities
4.
Ford Field
Tom Lewand
president
375,000
100,000
65,000 B / 500
1,200 B / 3,500 B
24
Caterer, stadium tours, on-field activities, attached parking structure
5.
Suburban Collection Showplace
Blair Bowman
owner and president
350,000
215,000
12,000 / 6,000
6,000 / 6,000
30
Attached 126 room Hyatt Place Hotel, 25,000 square feet of pre-function space,
18-foot ceilings, wireless Internet access, more than 2,700 parking spaces
6.
The Masonic of Detroit
Roger Sobran
president
200,000
19,500
4,404 / 650
1,144 / 1,144
35
Space for corporate functions with two theaters, ample break-out rooms, two
ballrooms, full-service catering, audiovisual capabilities and valet or self-parking
options
7.
Michigan Science Center
Tonya Matthews
president and CEO
128,500
8,500
240 / 225
600 / 2,000
11
Preferred vendors for valet parking, catering and AV. On-site cafe, wheelchair
access, event management team, traveling exhibits, hands-on exhibits, five theaters
Fox Theatre
Tom Wilson
125,000
president and CEO,
Olympia
Entertainment/Detroit
Red Wings
20,305
5,000 / 400
800 / 1,000
3
2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201
(313) 471-3333; www.OlympiaEntertainment.com
Historic venue in Foxtown restored to its original splendor. Fox Grand Lobby offers
dinner and cocktail reception space, and multi-levels can be used for strolling
events. Stage and theater can accommodate close to 5,000 guests.
9.
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Shonda Johnson
100,000
area general manager
25,801
2,100 / 1,200
1,800 / 2,200
34
Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, bar/lounge, room service, wheelchair
access, Internet access, self or valet parking, fitness center, concierge lounge, movie
theater, food court, shops
10.
Macomb Community College, south campus
James Jacobs
president
61,000
2,880 / 300
300 / 61,000
10
Sports & Expo Center, John Lewis Conference Center, free parking and Internet,
complete in-house audiovisual and catering services
11.
Emagine Canton
Paul Glantz
80,000
founder and chairman
NA
475 / 475
250 / 600
18
Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies
for strolling dinners and cocktail parties
11.
Emagine Novi
Paul Glantz
80,000
founder and chairman
NA
475 / 475
250 / 600
18
Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies
for strolling dinners and cocktail parties
Palladium 12
Barb Zanetti
75,000
senior director of
business operations,
Uptown Entertainment
NA
370 / 50
230 / 500
12
250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham 48009
(248) 723-6240; www.UptownEntertainment.com
On-site catering available. Extensive menu options available. Full bar service
available.
14.
Macomb Community College, center campus
James Jacobs
president
41,400
1,271 / 250
250 / NA
10
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, University Center/Professional Development
Center, free parking and Internet, complete in-house audiovisual and catering
services
15.
Star Lanes at Emagine Royal Oak
Paul Glantz
71,000
founder and chairman
NA
350 / 350
250 / 700
14
Two private party areas: one that can seat up to 250 and another for a party of 50-60
people. All areas combined (including restaurant area) can host up to 600 people on
two levels.
16.
Palace of Auburn Hills
Dennis Mannion
president
70,000
30,000
3,000 / 1,500
2,000 / 3,000
14
Built-in LCD projectors, built-in drop-down screen, private entrance, catering,
natural stone and marble, granite surfaces, show kitchens with open stone ovens,
Pistons Hall of Fame, championship trophy display, guided tours, custom menus
17.
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Marian Ilitch
owner
67,000
19,604
2,200 / 1,379
1,500 / 2,200
11
Audiovisual, including video and teleconferencing capabilities, individualized
HVAC meeting rooms, dedicated meeting concierge, pre-function areas, wireless
Internet throughout, automobile accessible
18.
Crystal Park
Roger Roels
president
65,000
5,500
450 / 300
325 / 325
1
Newly remodeled, on-site catering services
General Motors Heritage Center
Greg Wallace
manager
64,500
64,000
500 / 240
500 / 500
2
Computer-controlled theater-style lighting. Audiovisual capabilities: 9'x12'
retractable screen, projector, Internet, four wireless microphones, podium, complete
audio speaker system, and two 58-inch plasma screens. Separate conference room
features boardroom table and AV and Internet.
Adoba Hotel Dearborn/Detroit Conference
Center
Adrienne Pumphrey
global head of Adoba
brand
62,000
17,000
1,800 / 1,050
1,200 / 3,800
17
Restaurant and lounge, room service, indoor pool, sauna/whirlpool, fitness center,
free parking, valet parking, breakfast, lunch, dinner, high-speed Internet access,
wheelchair access, business center
Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing
Arts Center
Deborah Duyck
60,000
district executive dean
6,000
812 / 130
NA / 200
12
Free parking, wireless Internet, large theater, exhibit gallery and enclosable rehearsal
space
22.
Walsh College-Troy campus
Jenny Carson
conference
coordinator
55,000
3,900
300 / 180
120 / 100
40
Full-service catering and high-tech rentals; single classroom and campuswide rental;
free parking; computer lab, meeting rooms and multimedia conference rooms; free
Wi-Fi; electric vehicle charging stations
22.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Lynn Rich
manager
55,000
9,000
600 / 900
600 / 400
7
20 acres of parking, central public address system, heated and insulated, offpremises catering permitted, banquet facility, 400-foot track area with bleachers and
sound system, 62 electrical campsites, dump station on grounds, DSL, ATM
24.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Graham Beal
50,019
director, president and
CEO
10,450
1,100 / NA
650 / 500
15
Experienced staff, caterer, wireless Internet, gallery tours, custom menus, wedding
receptions and corporate or social events
25.
The Inn at St. John's
Paul Wegert
general manager
48,000
6,700
700 / 375
375 / 550
22
Four-diamond hotel, complimentary wireless Internet, on-site catering, 27-hole golf
course, outdoor gardens and courtyard for cocktail receptions, two restaurants
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
Resort
Tom Lamb
general manager
42,000
9,000
1,000 / 300
600 / 750
44
Championship golf course and clubhouse on property, IACC-approved conference
center, on-site audiovisual services, tiered auditorium, outdoor event areas, free WiFi, indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, tennis courts, fitness facility
Comerica Park
Jill Baran
manager, event and
guest services
41,154
12,350
500 / NA
NA / 600
7
Behind-the-scenes tours, Paws appearances, AV
3.
8.
13.
19.
20.
21.
26.
27.
1 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226
(313) 877-8777; www.cobocenter.com
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124
(313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org
2000 Brush St., Detroit 48226
(313) 262-2000; www.detroitlions.com
46100 Grand River Ave., Novi 48374
(248) 348-5600; www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com
500 Temple St., Detroit 48201
(313) 832-7100; www.themasonic.com
5020 John R St., Detroit 48202
(313) 577-8400; www.mi-sci.org
400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit 48243
(313) 568-8000; www.detroitmarriott.com
14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren 48088
(586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu
39535 Ford Road, Canton Township 48187
(734) 721-3456; www.emagine-entertainment.com
44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi 48377
(248) 468-2990; www.emagine-entertainment.com
44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township 48038-1139
(586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu
200 N. Main St, Royal Oak 48307
(248) 414-1000; www.emagine-entertainment.com
6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills 48326
(248) 377-0100; www.palacenet.com
2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit 48201
(866) 752-9622; www.motorcitycasino.com
17099 Champaign, Allen Park 48101
(313) 388-9001; www.crystalgardensonline.com
6400 Center, Sterling Heights 48312
(586) 276-1498; www.gmheritagecenter.com
600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126
(313) 592-3622; www.adobadearborn.com
90,000
74,000
21000 Northline Road, Taylor 48180
(734) 374-3512; www.wcccd.edu/about/
PerformingArtsCenter.htm
3838 Livernois Road, Troy 48083
(800) 925-7401; www.walshcollege.edu
5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103
(734) 429-3145; www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202
(313) 833-7900; www.dia.org
44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth 48170
(734) 414-0600; www.theinnatstjohns.com
1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti 48197
(734) 821-6162; www.marriott.com/dtwys
2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201
(313) 471-2283; mlb.mlb.com/det/ballpark/events/index.jsp
This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Information is provided by the venue unless otherwise noted. It is not a complete listing but the most
comprehensive available. NA = not available.
B 65,000 capacity theatre-style using the stadium seating, up to 5,000 capacity banquet-style and 7,500 capacity cocktail/strolling supper-style on the field. Indoor exhibit area includes field and concourses.
LIST RESEARCHED BY BRIANNA REILLY
CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space
Rank
Facility
Address
Phone; website
Top executive(s)
Total
Capacity of largest
square Square feet
meeting room
Number
feet of of largest theater/classroom
of
meeting meeting
banquet/cocktail meeting
space
space
style
rooms Amenities
Best Western Plus Sterling Inn Banquet and
Conference Center
Daniel Duffy
general manager
31,313
15,905
2,000 / 1,076
1,420 / 2,000
16
Certified executive chef, automobile and large display exhibit entry, complimentary
high speed (t-3) wireless in facility plus hard-wired Internet in all meeting rooms,
full-service hotel adjoining with 246 guest rooms and suites, restaurant on-site, Loon
River Cafe, adjoining indoor water park
29.
Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center
John DelSignore
CEO
30,000
23,000
2,300 / 1,200
1,600 / 2,000
12
Wi-Fi facility, videoconferencing services, audiovisual equipment and technicians to
assist, more than 8 acres of free parking, digital marquee to advertise events, easy
access to I-96, I-275 and M-14
29.
Ford Conference & Event Center
Godfrey Renee
manager
30,000
9,890
1,000 / 500
620 / 700
8
Meeting rooms are dividable, on-site catering with full menus, wheelchair access,
free parking, production-level audiovisual equipment, AV and event planning staff
29.
MGM Grand Detroit LLC
Steve Zanella
president and COO
30,000
14,000
1,200 / 900
900 / 1,200
20
Complete line of basic audio, video, lighting equipment, wireless Internet and video
conferencing; convenient freight access
29.
The Roostertail Catering Club
Tom Schoenith
owner
30,000
14,000
700 / 500
550 / 1,000
3
Computerized theatrical lighting, valet parking, free parking, panoramic water view,
outdoor spaces, cascading fountains, professional sound system
29.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Donna Schultz
general manager
30,000
8,000
866 / 420
520 / 1,000
13
Westin Workout, indoor pool, spa, three restaurants, bar, valet parking, 24-hour inroom dining, business center
VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College
James Ryan
29,973
executive director of
development and
governmental relations
Brenda Durling
conference center
manager
7,471
600 / 400
400 / 1,000
16
Advanced telecommunications throughout the facility, with on-site AV and IT
support, flexible furniture configurations in most meeting rooms and an on-site
catering service and restaurant
35.
Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center
Starsky Assadi
general manager
28,000
17,300
400 / 250
700 / 800
11
Renovated all-suite property, free Wi-Fi in guest suites, public space and banquet
rooms, free shuttle service within a five-mile radius, adjacent to the People Mover,
valet parking
36.
Michigan Union
Barbara Niemi
27,000
director, event services
6,325
600 / 198
400 / 400
22
Restaurant, G-store, Ethernet, on-site catering, located on University of Michigan
campus
37.
Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
John Reed
general manager
26,000
7,600
800 / 500
500 / 1,000
26
Only four diamond airport-area hotel; only direct connect in terminal property;
private access from hotel lobby to 90 shops and services, valet parking, indoor pool
and fitness center, DEMA Restaurant and Lounge, 24-hour room service
37.
The Henry, Autograph Collection
Joseph Shurmur
general manager
26,000
12,210
1,200 / 600
800 / 1,200
16
AAA four diamond hotel, 308 guest rooms and suites, complimentary wireless HSIA,
on-site AV, TRIA Restaurant, fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, spa
services, buisness center, free parking, on-site art collection
28.
34.
34911 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights 48312
(586) 979-1400; www.sterlinginn.com
39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia 48150
(734) 462-0770; www.laurelmanor.com
1151 Village Road, Dearborn 48124
(313) 621-2900; www.cec.ford.com
1777 Third St., Detroit 48226
(877) 888-2121; www.mgmgranddetroit.com
100 Marquette Drive, Detroit 48214
(313) 822-1234; www.roostertail.com
1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226
(313) 442-1600; westin.com/bookcadillac
18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia 41852-2696
(734) 462-4610; vistatech.schoolcraft.edu
1000 Brush Ave., Detroit 48226
(313) 962-2323; www.atheneumsuites.com
530 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48109
(734) 763-5750; uunions.umich.edu/munion
2501 Worldgateway Place, Detroit 48242
(734) 942-6500; www.westin.com/detroit
300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126
(313) 441-2000; www.behenry.com
This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Information is provided by the venue unless otherwise noted. It is not a complete listing but the most
comprehensive available. NA = not available.
LIST RESEARCHED BY BRIANNA REILLY