Hotels are designed for people who sleep there. Great Stays properties are designed for people who actually live and work there. If you're an extended stay Detroit furnished rental guest — a traveling nurse, a corporate relocation, a remote worker, a consultant on a long engagement — the difference matters a lot after about night three.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
Who Stays With Great Stays for Extended Stays
We host a consistent mix of long-stay guests across our 36 Detroit properties:
- Traveling nurses and healthcare workers rotating through Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, or Beaumont Health
- Corporate relocations — employees starting a new role in Detroit before permanent housing is secured
- Remote workers who want to live somewhere interesting for a month without signing a lease
- Consultants and project-based workers at companies in the Greater Detroit automotive, tech, and manufacturing sectors
- Families in transition — between homes, after a move, during a renovation
What Makes Great Stays Work for Long-Term Guests
Dedicated Workspaces
Every Great Stays property has a dedicated workspace — not a corner of the kitchen table, but an actual desk with proper lighting. We've hosted enough remote workers and business travelers to know that "there's a table" and "there's a workspace" are not the same thing.
Fast Wi-Fi
We offer very fast Wi-Fi at our properties. That means video calls don't drop, large file transfers happen in the background, and you can work without rationing bandwidth. If your job depends on internet reliability, this matters.
Full Kitchens
Extended stay hotels give you a microwave and a mini-fridge. Great Stays properties have full kitchens with stoves, ovens, full-size refrigerators, and all the cookware you need. Over a month-long stay, the ability to cook for yourself saves several hundred dollars compared to eating every meal out.
In-Unit Laundry
Every Great Stays property has in-unit laundry. You'll barely think about it — which is exactly the point.
Parking
Most Great Stays units include at least one parking spot. Downtown Detroit parking runs $20-40/day, so having parking at your property can add up to significant savings on an extended stay.
Self Check-In
There's no front desk, no check-in window, and no one you need to coordinate with to get your keys. Access is fully self-managed, which means you can arrive at 11 PM on a Tuesday after a delayed flight without inconveniencing anyone.
Extended Stay Pricing
Great Stays starts at $69/night, with weekly and monthly discounts available on most properties. The longer you stay, the more you save — and you're not paying hotel rack rates with parking and breakfast tacked on.
| Great Stays (Extended Stay) | Extended Stay America | Marriott TownePlace Suites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightly rate (30-day stay) | From $69 (discounted) | $85-110 | $110-160 |
| Full kitchen | Yes | Limited kitchenette | Limited kitchenette |
| In-unit laundry | Yes | Shared laundry | No / shared |
| Dedicated workspace | Yes | No | Partial |
| Parking | Most units include parking | Yes | Varies |
| Neighborhood character | Midtown, Corktown, etc. | Airport corridor, suburban | Suburban |
Neighborhoods for Extended Stay Guests
Midtown — Best for healthcare workers near DMC or Wayne State Medical. Walkable amenities, active area, great for after-work decompression.
West Village — Best for remote workers who want quiet, space, and local character. Residential feel with easy freeway access.
Corktown — Best for Ford or tech-sector workers at or near the Michigan Central campus. On Michigan Avenue with easy downtown access.
Brush Park — Best for guests who want to be central and don't need a quieter residential setting.
The Villages — Best for families in transition or anyone who needs more space and quiet.
Invoicing and Business Travel
We provide clear receipts and invoices suitable for expense reporting. If you need documentation for corporate reimbursement or travel management, just ask when you book. Direct booking also makes invoicing cleaner — one party, one invoice, no platform intermediary.
Make Detroit Your Base
Detroit is not a hardship posting. The city has genuinely excellent restaurants, a thriving arts scene, world-class sports, and a cost of living that makes your per diem go further than it would in Chicago, New York, or San Francisco. Guests who come for a two-week work engagement and end up exploring the city on weekends often leave as converts.
Book your extended stay Detroit furnished rental at greatstays.co