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Detroit Metro Airport Guide (DTW)

Airport info
Code: DTW
Address:
LC Smith Terminal - Mezzanine Level, Detroit, Michigan 48242, United States
Location:

The airport is situated 32km (20 miles) southwest of Detroit.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
(734) 942 3550.
Timezone: GMT -5:00
Detroit Metro Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Detroit Metro Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The airport, despite being one of the USA's most modern airports, is planning further expansion and improvement, including addition of a fifth runway, a new rail link between the terminals, and a regional rail system linking Detroit and Ann Arbor with the airport.

Information: 

Staff in green waistcoats are designated customer service agents who can provide airport, hotel, transport, shopping and local information (tel: (734) 247 7678). There are also customer service points situated throughout the terminals.

Website: 
www.metroairport.com
Transfer between terminals: 

A free shuttle bus service runs between the North and the McNamara terminal buildings. Owing to the length (1.6km/1 mile) of the McNamara Terminal, an express tram service runs from end to end.

Driving directions: 

The airport can be accessed from two major interstate motorways: the I-94 Middlebelt/Merriman Road, exit 198, which turns into Rogell Drive, and the I-275 Eureka Road, exit 15 turning into Eureka Road.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Amtrak (tel: 1 800 872 7245; www.amtrak.com) serves Dearborn station, 19km (12 miles) away from the airport.

Public transport road: 

Bus: SMART bus (tel: (866) 962 5515; www.smartbus.org) runs local services to central Detroit (journey time: 40-50 minutes) from the outer roadway (lower level) outside both terminals, near the ground transportation offices. Fares start at US$2.50 (£1.50) depending on destination and service chosen.

Taxi: Taxis are available from Metro Airport Taxis (tel: 1 800 745 5191; www.metrocars.com) and Metro Cab (tel: (734) 997 6500). Fares to downtown Detroit are US$45-55.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Bureaux de change and ATMs can be found in both terminals. Wireless Internet and telephones are available throughout the airport.

Food: 

Both terminals offer a wide array of cafés, bars and restaurants of all types.

Shopping: 

There are numerous shops at the airport in both terminals, including duty-free outlets and specialist gift shops

Luggage: 

There are lost property services in both terminals (tel: (734) 942 3669). Luggage lockers are not currently available.

Other: 

These include 24-hour medical assistance, baby-change facilities, shoeshine services and children’s play areas.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport (tel: (734) 942 6500; www.starwoodhotels.com), situated within the McNamara Terminal, offers a fully equipped business centre, plus 34 meeting spaces and a large ballroom. The Detroit Metro Airport Marriott (tel: (734) 729 7555; www.marriott.com) also offers extensive meetings facilities, while The Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus (tel: (734) 7213220; www.marriott.com), located just beyond the North Terminal, also offers conference and banquet facilities, with 14 rooms available.

Disabled facilities: 

The airport is fully accessible. Reserved disabled car parking spaces are available in the airport's car parks, and assistance animal relief areas are provided. Skycap porters will help with luggage. Wheelchair-accessible shuttles are available for inter-terminal transfer. Disabled passengers are advised to call DTW's General Information Desk (tel: (734) 247 7678) for further information. TDD/TTY telephones are available in the terminals, and wheelchairs and assistance from airlines are available on request; passengers should contact airlines prior to travel for further help.

Car parking: 

There are several car parks offering hourly, daily and long-term parking. A free shuttle service is available between all terminals and car parks, stopping at the first level of the Big Blue Deck long-term car park and at pick-up points in the surface car parks. Valet parking is available. Additional long-term outdoor parking, the Yellow and Green Lot, is another option, linked to both terminals by a free shuttle. For parking availability and information, call the parking hotline (tel: 1 800 642 1978). The airport has introduced a new ticketless parking payment system using credit or debit cards. There are also 'cell phone waiting' lots.

Car rental: 

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all located on-site, close to the North Terminal on Lucas Drive, to which courtesy shuttles operate from the terminals.

Airport hotels

In-keeping with its status as one of the United States' busiest airports, DTW has a good choice of accommodation in and around the airport site.

Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus

Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus hotel is located 1km (0.5 miles) from Detroit Metro Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal building. Hotel facilities include high-speed Internet and free on-site parking.

Telephone: (734) 721 3200.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza is located less than 1km (0.5 miles) from Detroit Metro Airport and provides a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal building. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, business centre, swimming pool, as well as a range of fitness facilities.

Telephone: (734) 729 2600.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Detroit Metro Airport Marriott

The Detroit Metro Airport Marriott hotel is located 1km (0.5 miles) of Detroit Metro Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal building. The hotel offers complimentary parking for the duration of the stay, as well as on-site dining and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (734) 729 7555.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Fairfield Inn and Suites

Fairfield Inn and Suites is located less than 2km (1 mile) from Detroit Metro Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal building. The hotel has an indoor pool and provides free parking and high-speed Internet access.

Telephone: (734) 467 7601.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Ramada Romulus

Ramada Romulus hotel is within walking distance of Detroit Metro Airport and provides a shuttle service to/from the terminal building. The hotel has an on-site swimming pool, business centre and a range of meeting facilities.

Telephone: (734) 728 2322.
Website:
www.ramada.com
Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel is situated within the McNamara Terminal building at Detroit Metro Airport. The 400-room hotel has a spa, gym and indoor pool, and offers a fully equipped business centre, plus 34 meeting spaces and a large ballroom.

Telephone: (734) 942 6500.
Website:
www.starwoodhotels.com
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