Aparthotel

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown

3.5 star property

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Flat-screen TV, streaming services

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
$95
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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305 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226
  • Huntington Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Comerica Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible w/ Roll-in Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown

3.5-star aparthotel in Downtown Detroit
A fitness center, concierge services, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A washer/dryer, a coffee/tea maker, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown features a fitness center, concierge services, and an elevator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 122 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder Gabriel Richard

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Gabriel Richard Apartments Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 886 out of 1440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1440 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a successful stay. Found it odd that, although I knew we couldn’t get into our unit until after 4 p.m., we couldn’t even use the keypad to get into the lobby before then. We were only a few minutes early but still had to stand on the sidewalk in downtown Detroit and wait along with other visitors. There was also no staff around, so thankfully we figured stuff out on our own. We’d gotten a notice a few days before our stay that one of the elevators was broken down, so I was prepared for that, but the one that did work was still super slow. But once we actually got to the apartment, it was clean, spacious, and we had a beautiful view. I would stay here again having a better idea of what to expect for staying in an apartment-style area rather than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was a great place to stay for the price. It was also a good location for walking to lots of restaurants, bars, and sporting events.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Close enough to Comerica and the Fillmore. Checking in was different, but that was probably more on me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and with a lovely view. Very nice apartment with kitchen. Unsure if one must request cleaning or not. Clarify if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
er apartment building in downtown is becoming a hotel with Marriott. Keyless entry to front door & apartment door (a passcode is sent by email a couple days ahead). As you enter, there are Staff at front desk. Elevator. Front door entry pad doesn’t always work well, but everything else went smoothly. Nice kitchen and bathroom. Nice view out to Michigan Ave from our 8th floor apartment. Parking across street costs $30 overnight — a $5 discount for Sounder folks. It was a good place for 4 adults, 2 couples since each got a room. Had our breakfast there with our coffee and food — they have utensils & all appliances. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Highland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location - just a couple short blocks to everything. It was nice to have a 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen and living room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My stay was good, however the establishment 2nd additional registration process was very intrusive personally requiring a facial scan that I totally rejected. However, I was able to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoyoshi, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property!! Location and parking great. The accommodations were excellent! Loved the record player!!! Great vibe in the apartment!!! Definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is my second time staying here i enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
no early check in - no late check out. The bed is the worst softest thing. Wonderful room, lovely windows. Skimping on the coffee....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT RECOMMEND Property was dirty - floors unclean in the apartment socks turned black - blinds damaged - broken glassware in the cupboards. Location was good. Despite paying in full via Expedia Sonder debited twice the fee supposedly for incidentals - one debited day of check-in once at day of check-out. This is unacceptable and is unauthorised use of my credit card. Will never stay at a Sonder again and would NOT recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall it was very comfortable. A few small things need to be fixed, for example the toilet paper and towel holders in the bathroom were loose and coming out of the walls (they were installed without the required set screws). And when the bedroom door was closed the whole place shook (because it needs a little felt thing so it doesn't hit wood directly on metal). But suite was large and had everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked location to Ford Field. Didn't like accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Worth the money! Very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonder is in a great location. Very central and easily accessible. My family and I (4 of us) were able to walk to nearby places very easily. It is very disappointing that there is no onsite parking. However, we used “Spot Hero” and landed a very nice and cheap garage where we left our SUV and had no problems. It was a quick 8 minute walk to Sonder. Once we got there we realized I never got an email with the check-in instructions so I tried to speak to the virtual agent and could not get responses or ahold of anyone. Outside of the doors there is a keypad with a phone number that you can call to be let in the building. I called that number (no one answered) but a gentleman came to the door and checked us in at the front desk. Once inside, it smelled strongly of bleach and other cleaning products. Everything was nice and tidy and the view was spectacular to Michigan ave. The reason I’m not giving it a higher review is because the apartment itself was full of stained and scratched walls, the bed sheets and duvet covers were stained and had hair on them. One of our bath towels was also stained. I think the unit could use a paint job and a change of bedding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025