Detroit Auto Show Lodging: Furnished Apartments Near Huntington Place

Stay 5-15 minutes from NAIAS at Huntington Place — apartments built for industry teams and extended stays.

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), North America’s largest automotive trade show, returns to Detroit in January each year. Thousands of automotive industry professionals, journalists, enthusiasts, and families descend on Detroit to view the latest vehicle models, emerging technology, and global automotive innovations.

Great Stays provides furnished short-term lodging throughout Detroit in neighborhoods close to Huntington Place Convention Center (formerly Cobo Center), the show’s venue. Whether you’re attending for professional business, enthusiast passion, or family fun, we offer accommodations ranging from short 2-3 night stays to extended weeks for industry professionals.

About the Detroit Auto Show

Event Details:

Huntington Place: The modern convention center sits on Detroit’s riverfront, featuring exhibition halls, press rooms, auditoriums, and hospitality spaces. The renovated venue is one of North America’s premier automotive conference facilities.

What to See: The latest vehicle introductions from global automakers (Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Toyota, Tesla, Lexus, etc.), emerging electric and autonomous vehicle technology, classic cars, aftermarket vendors, and industry seminars.

Why Auto Show Attendees Choose Great Stays

Proximity to Venue: Our properties in Midtown, Corktown, and Brush Park are 5-15 minutes by car or rideshare from Huntington Place. No stress of distant hotels or difficult commutes.

Extended Stays: Many industry professionals stay entire weeks (7-10 days) for meetings, seminars, and networking. Furnished apartments with full kitchens, workspaces, and comfortable living areas beat hotels for week-long stays.

Group Accommodations: Auto show attendees often travel in groups—sales teams, engineering delegations, media groups. Multi-bedroom properties accommodate teams in single locations.

Cost-Effective: A team of 8 sharing a 4-bedroom property costs significantly less than booking individual hotel rooms.

Professional Environment: High-speed WiFi, workspaces, and quiet environments support professional work. Post-show meetings and team dinners are easier at apartments than in hotel lobbies.

Auto Show Dates & Key Attendance Periods

Industry Preview Days: First 2-3 days — professionals, media, VIPs only.

Public Show Days: Mid-week through Sunday — open to all ticket holders.

Peak Attendance Days: Weekends draw the largest public crowds. Confirm exact dates each year at naias.com.

Great Stays Auto Show Properties

Midtown Apartments (studio-2 bed)

Corktown Properties (4 bed, 2 bath | sleeps 8)

Brush Park Flats (3 bed, 4 bath | sleeps 10)

Ideal for Industry Professionals

Sales Teams: Car dealership sales teams attending to learn about new models and incentive programs. Great Stays’ multi-bedroom properties accommodate entire teams in one location.

Engineering & Product Managers: Automotive company engineers and product managers attending seminars, viewing competitive offerings, and conducting market research.

Journalists & Media: Automotive journalists and photographers covering the show. High-speed WiFi supports research, photo uploads, and article writing.

Executives & Corporate Visitors: Company leaders and executives attending industry events, meetings, and presentations.

Trade Show Vendors: Aftermarket and automotive service companies exhibiting at the show.

Getting to Huntington Place from Great Stays Properties

By Car: Drive your rental car or personal vehicle. Parking is available throughout downtown and near Huntington Place ($10-15 per day). Most properties include parking.

By Rideshare: Uber/Lyft available throughout Detroit. 10-15 minutes from most Great Stays properties to Huntington Place.

By Public Transit: Local buses and the QLINE (M-1 Rail) connect to downtown.

By Foot: Corktown is walkable to downtown (20-25 minutes). Some guests enjoy the walk to/from the venue.

Why Extended Stays Work for Auto Show

Auto show attendees often stay 5-7+ nights for professional reasons: industry seminars and training run daily, multiple show days allow you to thoroughly explore all exhibits, plus follow-up meetings with suppliers, manufacturers, and partners, networking events, and evening receptions.

Furnished apartments are far superior to hotels for extended stays. You get a real living space, full kitchen for meals, separate work areas, and comfortable surroundings—not confined hotel rooms.

Booking Your Auto Show Stay

Plan Ahead: Auto show week sees peak demand. Book by November/December for the January show.

Contact Great Stays: visit greatstays.co, call (313) 362-8288, or email info@greatstays.co. Provide your show attendance dates, group size, bedroom needs, budget, and neighborhood preference (Midtown, Corktown, Brush Park).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far are Great Stays properties from Huntington Place?
A: Midtown properties are 10 minutes by car. Corktown properties are 8 minutes by car. Brush Park Flats are 5 minutes by car. All are convenient to the venue.

Q: Are Great Stays properties good for industry group stays?
A: Absolutely. Sales teams, engineering delegations, and corporate groups thrive in multi-bedroom properties. Full kitchens support team meals and entertaining.

Q: How early should I book for the Detroit Auto Show?
A: Book by November/December for the January show. Auto show week sees peak demand and housing fills quickly.

Q: Can I book a property for the entire week of the show?
A: Yes, Great Stays accommodates full-week stays (7-10 days). Call (313) 362-8288 to discuss weekly rates for extended show attendance.

Q: Is parking included at Great Stays properties?
A: Yes, on-site or nearby parking is included in your nightly rate. You won’t need to pay for downtown parking or stress about parking availability.

Q: What if I need to shorten or extend my stay during the show?
A: Contact us immediately. We’ll work to adjust your reservation if circumstances change. Flexibility is important during major events.

Q: Are furnished apartments better than hotels for extended auto show stays?
A: Yes. You get a real home with living/working spaces, full kitchen, and comfortable surroundings—far superior to confined hotel rooms for 7+ night stays.

Q: Can I conduct business meetings at Great Stays properties?
A: Yes, many professional guests conduct business meetings at properties. Quiet living spaces, high-speed WiFi, and comfortable settings support professional work.