The transformation of Cobo Center and downtown Detroit have occurred together since the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) was formed in 2009 shortly before the City of Detroit's historic bankruptcy. Since then, the number of available downtown hotel rooms has grown to 5,384 with more slated to come online this year. The Siren Hotel in the Wurlitzer Building opened last month, the Shinola Hotel will be completed in October and the Element Detroit Hotel in December. Read more at Cobo Center. |