The Motor Bar

I am staying at the Marriott Westin Book Cadillac for a volleyball tournament this weekend. No complaints on the hotel. All was excellent! I just left the Motor Bar where I ordered an Old Fashion. Price on menu is $15.00. I had 2 cocktails 2x$15=&30. When I asked for the check I noticed I was charged $34.00 . I brought it to the bartenders attention who said the LARGE ice cube is extra. I told her a proper old-fashioned is served with a large ice cube. A woman who appeared to be a manager behind the bar piped in overhearing the conversation. She said when you get a large ice cube, we give you extra bourbon and that's why it's more money. I found this to be pure BS but did not want to challenge her as there were a lot of people waiting for drinks. When my bartender returned to me, she said the drinks went up to $17 but " they they did not want to spend money to change the price on the menu."This is just wrong!!!!

Probably the worst chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was battered with corn meal and fried to the point that there was ZERO moisture remaining. There was no lettuce/tomato. I had two slices of pickle - about what you'd get at a fast food joint - which was ironic since I was given small packets of ketchup from a fast food joint to put on my sandwich/fries - several of them split open and leaking. It was served with a small side of fries. Get real. Put a real bottle of ketchup out. Hire a cook or get a thermometer so you can avoid overcooking. Salt and Pepper should be available. Stop with the COVID excuses. Service was lacking for any restaurant, it was pathetic for a Westin.

Good spot if you are staying at the Westin Book Cadillac and looking for a place to hang out and grab a small bite and cold beverage before heading back to your room to prepare for a night out. It's basically in the lobby of the Westin, but it's definitely an above average "lobby", even as far as world class hotels go. Beautifully refurbished grand ballroom style space with big tall windows, velvet curtains and big cushy chairs. Great spot to chill and watch the world go by. They have several local craft brews on tap and a full bar. The hummus appetizer was so-so, and being Detroit I expected better, but since that's all we ate I can't let that weigh too heavily into my rating.The service was good and the atmosphere relaxing. Not too shabby for a hotel lobby bar!

What a fabulous hotel bar! The apps were cheap and delicious. We had the $4 hummus platter. The crispy pita chips were tasty with the heavily eggplant flavored baba ghanouj. YUM. The craft beers on draft were a great surprise. Two were even local. The atmosphere was artsy and warm. The chandeliers were beautiful and the couches were comfortable. Our server was fun and chatty. I will definitely be back, even if I'm not staying at the hotel.

Great place to meet for a good drink (vodka martini) or a good draft beer.Love the atmosphere.

The Motor Bar is located on the second floor of the newly restored Westin Book Cadillac hotel.The space itself is beautiful and rich looking. It is decorated with dark woods and light neutrals with splashes of colors everywhere. There is a variety of seating available in the bar area, and I expect this place to rival The Corner bar in the Townsend in Birmingham.The drinks when I visited were well poured. My friend commented that they could've used a larger range of cocktails, but I imagine that is something that will probably happen as the place gets its legs.Right now it's the perfect spot to meet for a drink and realize that Detroit might just be in the middle of that big Renaissance we hear so much about.

What a great place for a pre dinner cocktail! Dominique was such a sweet and nice server! She made our experience wonderful!

The Westin is my home away from home when in Detroit, thus the Motor Bar is my bar away from home.. but not just because it happens to be in the hotel. Everyone that works there (especially Dave, who is a friend of mine but is also a great bartender) is friendly and has always taken good care of me whether I'm alone or with a group of friends.It's expensive, yes, but so is everything in the hotel. If you're hanging out a while, the lounge is beautiful and relaxing, plenty of room and good people watching.

What I love most about this bar is that I feel like I'm out of town whenever I visit. It's smoke free, the couches and chairs are really comfy, and the service is great. They make an awesome spinach, artichoke, and tomato dip....and their Bellini, Detroit Yellow Taxi, and Side Car cocktails are the bomb! Cocktails will run you 9-12 bucks but it's well worth it and I've never had to wait long to get a drink here. Don't forget to have your valet ticket validated to park for only $5.

Small selection of food, average flavor, nothing exceptional. Pretty pricey for drinks and food. Staff friendly but not attentive.