Trenton Hotels: Where to Stay in Michigan

Hotels in Trenton Michigan are scarce. The city sits on the Detroit River in Wayne County, and only one lodging property in the city itself passed our checks. Most hotels near Trenton stand a few minutes away in Woodhaven, Grosse Ile, and other Downriver towns. Our earlier version of this guide listed five hotels. None of the five stands in Trenton, and two stand in Detroit and Taylor. This rewrite names the places we could confirm, explains where each one stands, and shows how to pick a base for Elizabeth Park and the river. We do not quote rates, because rates change daily.

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Hotels in Trenton Michigan: What We Could Confirm

Where to Stay in Trenton, Michigan

Trenton is a Downriver suburb about 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. Wikipedia reports a 2020 population of 18,544. The city has a small lodging supply, so most visitors choose between one motel in town and several hotels in the next city west, Woodhaven. Grosse Ile lies east across the river and offers a bed and breakfast.

The list below puts the Trenton property first. Hotels in Woodhaven follow, then Grosse Ile. We checked each name against at least two listings. Where only one source confirmed a detail, we say so.

Trenton Motor Inn

Trenton Motor Inn is the only lodging we found with a Trenton address. The address is 2711 Veterans Parkway, Trenton, MI 48183. Allstays lists the phone as 734-675-6400. The Yellow Pages motel directory and the iExit travel guide both list the same address.

We found no official website and no amenity list. We could not confirm room types, parking, pet rules, breakfast, or check-in times. We also could not confirm recent guest reports. Call the front desk before you plan around this motel and ask about each item. Pick this motel if you want a room inside the city limits and you are willing to confirm details first.

Hotels in Woodhaven Near Trenton

Woodhaven borders Trenton on the west. Three hotels cluster on West Road near Interstate 75 exit 32 and Civic Center Park. Travel sites often list them as Trenton hotels because they share the 48183 ZIP code. Their street addresses read Woodhaven, so we call them Woodhaven hotels. TripAdvisor places the group about 5 kilometers from the Trenton city centre.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Woodhaven

The hotel stands at 21500 West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. Expedia lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at noon. The minimum check-in age is 21.

Amenities include an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a game room, free Wi-Fi, a business center, and laundry service. Expedia lists a free breakfast buffet from 6:00 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 AM on weekends. Rooms include a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Expedia counts 77 rooms.

Pets are not allowed. Service animals are welcome. Choose this hotel if you want a free breakfast and a pool in a modern chain property.

Best Western Woodhaven Inn

The inn stands at 21700 West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out ends at noon, according to both Expedia and the Best Western site.

Best Western lists a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, free high-speed internet, and an on-site American bar and grill. Event space holds up to 150 people. Some rooms have jetted tubs or kitchenettes, so ask for one when you book. Expedia also lists a sauna and a game room.

Pets are not accepted, though the Best Western page header suggests otherwise. Call to confirm if you travel with an animal. Expedia notes the building has no elevator and warns of possible noise from nearby construction. Choose this inn if you want a restaurant on site.

Staybridge Suites Detroit Woodhaven

This extended-stay hotel stands at 21880 West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. Two listings agree on the address and the suite layout. Each suite has a full kitchen, according to Hotels.com and Kayak. Hotels.com counts 95 rooms.

Both listings name an indoor pool, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and free breakfast. Kayak adds an outdoor firepit and 24-hour laundry. Both list the hotel as pet-friendly, but we do not quote the fee. Ask the hotel about current pet terms.

The listings disagree on check-in. Hotels.com shows 2:00 PM and Kayak shows 4:00 PM. Call the hotel to confirm. Choose this property for a stay of several nights, because a kitchen cuts the cost of eating out.

Where to Stay Near Elizabeth Park in Trenton

Elizabeth Park is the main draw in Trenton for visitors. The address is 4461 Elizabeth Drive, Trenton, MI 48183. Wayne County Parks lists the park as open from dawn to dusk year-round.

The county says the park opened in 1919 as the first county park in Michigan. The park covers 162 acres and includes a 1,300-foot riverwalk along the Detroit River, three pedestrian bridges, a playground, a ball diamond, and outdoor gym equipment. The city runs a 52-slip marina on the grounds. Winter visitors can cross-country ski and ice skate. The county also lists pony rides on weekends and seasonal events, including Jazz on the River.

A hotel in Woodhaven or the Trenton Motor Inn puts you within a short drive of the park. We did not source driving times, so check a map before you book. Rental shelters are available from May through September. Call 734-261-1990 for shelter questions and 734-341-8706 for the marina.

Hotels Near Humbug Marsh and the Detroit River

Humbug Marsh is a unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Wikipedia places the unit along the Trenton and Gibraltar shoreline. The area has forest, marsh, and wildlife viewing. The US Fish and Wildlife Service shows kayaking at the unit. We could not confirm trail hours or parking, so check the refuge site before you go.

Rotary Park also has a city boat launch on the river, according to Wikipedia. Anglers and boaters can pair a launch day with a stay at any property in this guide. Trenton Veterans Memorial Library offers a quiet stop on a rainy day.

Bed and Breakfast Option on Grosse Ile

Bishop’s Cottage Bed and Breakfast stands at 7573 Macomb Street, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. TripAdvisor lists the property as open with five rooms. Reviewers describe an 1899 building, a garden, and a common room on the first floor. TripAdvisor ranks the cottage as the only bed and breakfast on Grosse Ile.

TripAdvisor places the cottage about 3.4 kilometers from the Trenton centre. Only TripAdvisor supplied the details above, so treat them as unconfirmed. Call ahead to confirm rooms, policies, and availability.

Getting to Trenton and Getting Around

Trenton sits along the Detroit River in Wayne County. According to Wikipedia, M-85 runs north and south through the city center. Interstate 75 lies about 3 miles to the south. West Jefferson Avenue runs along the river on the east side.

Plan to drive. The Woodhaven hotels sit near Interstate 75, and Expedia lists a 30 to 32 minute drive to Detroit Metropolitan Airport from the Holiday Inn Express and Best Western. Expedia lists Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum at about 19 to 21 minutes from the Best Western. These figures come from booking listings, so check a map for current traffic.

Neighbors of Trenton include Grosse Ile, Gibraltar, Riverview, Brownstown Township, and Woodhaven. Each has its own lodging supply, so a wider search can turn up more rooms on a busy weekend.

Hotels We Dropped From the Old Guide

Our earlier guide named five hotels. We dropped three of them from this version.

Comfort Inn and Suites Downtown Detroit stands in the city of Detroit, not in Trenton. Home2 Suites by Hilton stands in Taylor at 14300 Pardee Road, according to a hotel directory. Baymont by Wyndham Flat Rock stands at 29101 Commerce Drive in Flat Rock, off Interstate 75 exit 29. All three sit in other cities.

We kept the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Woodhaven and the Best Western Woodhaven Inn, and we now label both as Woodhaven properties. We added Trenton Motor Inn, Staybridge Suites Woodhaven, and Bishop’s Cottage.

How to Choose a Trenton Hotel or Motel

Families should start with the Holiday Inn Express. The pool, the free breakfast, and the game room keep children busy.

Longer stays point to Staybridge Suites. Every suite has a full kitchen, and the hotel offers laundry and free parking.

Travelers who want dinner on site should look at the Best Western. The bar and grill serves breakfast and dinner, according to Expedia and Best Western.

Anyone who wants an address inside the city should call Trenton Motor Inn. Ask for the property name on the building, the room types, and the payment methods.

Couples who want a quiet stay can call Bishop’s Cottage on Grosse Ile. Confirm availability well ahead.

Before you pay, compare the total with taxes and fees on two booking sites and by phone. Confirm the cancellation policy, parking, and front desk hours for late arrivals. Ask about pets if you travel with an animal, because policies differ at each property.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Woodhaven hotel addresses on Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak, the Best Western site, TripAdvisor, and a regional hotel directory. We checked Trenton Motor Inn against Allstays, iExit, and the Yellow Pages. We took park details from Wayne County Parks and city facts from Wikipedia.

We could not confirm current rates, any amenity at Trenton Motor Inn, the Staybridge check-in time, or the status of Westwoods Inn and Suites in Woodhaven. TripAdvisor lists Westwoods Inn and Suites, but we found no second source, so we left the property out. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Trenton Michigan are few, so plan with care. Trenton Motor Inn is the one property we found inside the city. The Holiday Inn Express, the Best Western, and Staybridge Suites in Woodhaven give you more amenities a short distance west. Bishop’s Cottage offers a bed and breakfast on Grosse Ile. Call ahead, confirm policies, and book early for a visit to Elizabeth Park and the Detroit River.

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