Stay at JZ Motel & Suites in Detroit, MI. LGBTQ+ friendly hotel with easy access to top attractions like Detroit Institute of Arts and Belle Isle. Book now.
Guests recognize the motel for its cleanliness, helpful staff, and comfortable rooms, making it a convenient choice for visitors exploring nearby attractions and traveling through Detroit's East Side.
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Located on 8 Mile Road in Detroit, JZ Motel & Suites offers basic accommodations with a focus on comfort and safety. This 3-star hotel blends functionality with a relaxed atmosphere and caters to a diverse crowd, including the LGBTQ+ community. Its role as both a hotel and love hotel reflects a mix of practical lodging and a discreet space for short stays.
The property features clean, well-maintained rooms equipped with essentials such as large flat-screen TVs, freezers, and microwaves, according to guest reviews. Although some visitors mention the absence of a mini fridge, others appreciate the gated parking and attentive staff service. The motel has recently undergone renovations, which improved room cleanliness and overall guest experience.
Its location makes it a convenient option for travelers interested in exploring Detroit’s cultural highlights. Within reasonable driving distance are attractions like the Detroit Institute of Arts, Belle Isle Park, and the Motown Museum, each widely praised by visitors. Proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport—about a 38-minute drive—also adds to its appeal for visitors arriving by air.
Guest feedback tends to highlight the motel’s safety, professionalism, and quiet atmosphere, with some mixed reviews primarily comparing it to nearby accommodations. JZ Motel & Suites suits visitors looking for affordable lodging with no-frills comfort in Detroit’s east side, particularly those prioritizing straightforward amenities and a welcoming environment.
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Me and my mom was going through a struggle with our house so we couldn't go there so we went to family members and they denied we went to friends they denied us so we went to Cabanas and worst days of my life and them we went to JZ omg it was so gorgeous the bed sheets was clean no bedbugs or roaches and my room had a freezer and microwave with a 50+in TV on the wall with cable and a Warm/Cold Air on the wall and the bathroom was stunning with CLEAN bathrooms and all white with a walk in shower and they give you a card with your number which you have to give them a DAY to get in your room and there's and snack/chip/juice/pop machine in the main lobby and they have free WiFi all you have to do is ask them and they will right it down for you on a post-it-note. Now I told you all the good stuff one thing I don't like about JZ is that they housing keeping is horrible all they do is vacuum one spot then leave and give you a tissue and THEY HAVE MOUSE HOLE where I was a little mouse running around are room now and then but anyways I LOVE JZ me, my mom, and my sister was in JZ for litterly a month and now my house fixed I won't change anything at ALL. In room 227
I loved it! Very comfortable beds great tv no BUGS no nothing worth the MONEY gated parking lot as well felt very safe especially it being on the East side only thing is missing is a mini fridge and microwave other then that me and my best friend enjoyed our selfs and will be back again
This motel has clean great size rooms and great cable and they do respond quickly to any issues you my have. I wanted to apologize to the owner and staff about a issue I had today especially the tone I had used to address it. They respond very quickly though and I really appreciate Maria the maintenance lady for always giving me exceptional professional service whenever asked thank you so much.
Very impressed! Unexpected perfection! Newly renovated and extra clean. Employees were helpful and friendly. I will definitely stay again. Close to major freeways and 20 minutes from downtown Detroit. Thank You, for a comfortable stay away from home.
I love this place very quite always professional Dee have always took care of me she is so polite and funny so I recommend this place to anyone this is my favorite place for peace
Very professional and very safe. I love this place. Dee was very professional and helpful. I love this place and I high recommend it
By far the cleanest in the city not only 8 mile! All these negative reviews are just other motel owners in Harper woods getting jealous cause now our money is going somewhere where it’s clean and safe not getting our cars broken into!
These rooms are awesome and the new owners who turned it into the jz did great job. I stayed when first opened up as jz. There was two white guys william and mark who worked there painting and doing house keeping. These guys were great . I'll be back again when im in michigan.
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