Pros: I'm mystified by the mixed reviews that I've seen for this hotel. For the money, it's the best value nice(r) hotel in the downtown Detroit area. Every member of the staff we interacted with was exceptionally pleasant, the check-in process was super pleasant, there is free easy parking steps from the front doors, the place was clean, we were given a view of the Detroit River and Windsor, Canada, even before I asked if one was possible. No, it's not a 5 star ultra luxury hotel (but I don't think there really are any in central Detroit, and I've stayed at the GM Renaissance Center hotel (don't know if I'm allowed to mention the brand, but it's one of the nicest hotels in the city proper, at room rates of 3-4 times the Roberts Riverwalk.) Sure, there are a few things that are a little dated, but everything was in great shape in our room, and all of the public facilities worked great. There is a lovely sitting area on the main floor near reception for reading, or watching the ever-present TV. There is a free pool table, well maintained and level, on the ground level near the bar (which we didn't try.) It's steps from the Detroit Riverwalk, there are a few good bars and food options within easy walking distance, and downtown Detroit is super convenient. I will absolutely continue staying at this hotel in the future!
Cons: Very little to complain about! The TV didn't work properly, but we just watched online streaming on a laptop (the wifi worked great.) I hate single-cup coffee-pod style coffee makers in hotels, but this is mostly a personal peeve, and there is coffee service on the main floor near reception every morning.