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Event Rooms
52805 SQ FT
Total Event Space
2150
Capacity Largest Space
Meetings and Events
Over 53,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art meeting and event space filled with natural light
Elevate the everyday with Executive Lounge access for focused work, light bites, and drinks
Fourteen flexible meeting rooms with advanced AV and river-view pre-function space
Direct skybridge access to Huntington Place simplifies group movement and equipment transport
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Guest elevators extend to the loading dock, allowing discreet and seamless VIP arrivals
Meeting space on levels three and four with escalator and guest elevator access
Offers & Packages
Weddings and Occasions
Host unforgettable weddings and social celebrations at JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
Two stunning ballrooms with natural light and outdoor terraces overlooking the water
Grand events shine in the 16,206 sq ft Edward R. Smith and 12,329 sq ft Water Square Ballrooms
Our thoughtful, dedicated planners take care of all your needs from start to finish
Out-of-town guests enjoy serene waterfront rooms with easy downtown and airport access
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Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Square Ballroom Pre-Function | -x-x- | 5090.0 | - | - | - | - | 675 | - |
| Water Square Ballroom | 100.0x124.5x17.0 | 12450.0 | 1254 | 810 | 192 | 135 | 1650 | 1056 |
| Water Square Ballroom A | 100.0x42.0x17.0 | 4200.0 | 440 | 270 | 102 | 87 | 550 | 336 |
| Water Square Ballroom B | 100.0x42.0x17.0 | 4200.0 | 440 | 270 | 102 | 87 | 550 | 336 |
| Water Square Ballroom C | 33.3x40.5x17.0 | 1348.6 | 132 | 90 | 48 | 39 | 175 | 72 |
| Water Square Ballroom D | 34.6x40.5x17.0 | 1401.3 | 132 | 90 | 48 | 39 | 185 | 72 |
| Water Square Ballroom E | 32.1x40.5x17.0 | 1300.0 | 132 | 90 | 48 | 39 | 170 | 72 |
| Macomb | 63.2x37.2x16.0 | 2351.0 | 206 | 147 | 54 | 48 | 275 | 180 |
| Brush Park | 27.2x19.4x16.0 | 527.7 | 49 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 70 | 24 |
| Talmer | 28.7x20.5x16.0 | 588.4 | 63 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 75 | 36 |
| Belle Isle | 34.0x23.0x16.0 | 782.0 | 79 | 45 | 30 | 24 | 100 | 48 |
| Motown | 33.2x22.1x16.0 | 733.7 | 79 | 45 | 30 | 24 | 95 | 48 |
| Oakland | 50.8x31.8x16.0 | 1615.4 | 182 | 90 | 42 | 45 | 190 | 84 |
| Detroit Boardroom | 36.2x16.5x16.0 | 597.3 | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom Pre-Function | -x-x- | 4850.0 | - | - | - | - | 645 | - |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom | 104.0x156.0x21.0 | 16224.0 | 1800 | 1008 | 240 | 159 | 2150 | 1440 |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom A | 104.0x52.0x21.0 | 5408.0 | 612 | 336 | 336 | 96 | 720 | 432 |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom B | 104.0x52.0x21.0 | 5408.0 | 612 | 336 | 114 | 96 | 720 | 432 |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom C | 104.0x52.0x21.0 | 5408.0 | 612 | 336 | 114 | 96 | 720 | 432 |
| Wayne | 63.0x38.0x16.0 | 2394.0 | 206 | 147 | 54 | 48 | 280 | 180 |
| Packard | 27.0x19.0x16.0 | 513.0 | 49 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 65 | 24 |
| Woodward | 46.8x29.2x16.0 | 1366.6 | 170 | 90 | 48 | 48 | 180 | 84 |
| Joe Louis | 40.2x25.1x16.0 | 1009.0 | 114 | 54 | 36 | 33 | 130 | 48 |
| Truman | 33.0x22.0x16.0 | 726.0 | 62 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 90 | 36 |
| Guardian Boardroom | 47.0x21.0x16.0 | 987.0 | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
Water Square Ballroom Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
5090.0
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
675
Banquet
-
Water Square Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
100.0x124.5x17.0
Area (sq.ft)
12450.0
Theater
1254
Schoolroom
810
Conference
192
U-Shape
135
Reception
1650
Banquet
1056
Water Square Ballroom A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
100.0x42.0x17.0
Area (sq.ft)
4200.0
Theater
440
Schoolroom
270
Conference
102
U-Shape
87
Reception
550
Banquet
336
Water Square Ballroom B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
100.0x42.0x17.0
Area (sq.ft)
4200.0
Theater
440
Schoolroom
270
Conference
102
U-Shape
87
Reception
550
Banquet
336
Water Square Ballroom C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.3x40.5x17.0
Area (sq.ft)
1348.6
Theater
132
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
39
Reception
175
Banquet
72
Water Square Ballroom D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
34.6x40.5x17.0
Area (sq.ft)
1401.3
Theater
132
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
39
Reception
185
Banquet
72
Water Square Ballroom E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.1x40.5x17.0
Area (sq.ft)
1300.0
Theater
132
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
39
Reception
170
Banquet
72
Macomb
Dimensions (LxWxH)
63.2x37.2x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
2351.0
Theater
206
Schoolroom
147
Conference
54
U-Shape
48
Reception
275
Banquet
180
Brush Park
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27.2x19.4x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
527.7
Theater
49
Schoolroom
27
Conference
20
U-Shape
21
Reception
70
Banquet
24
Talmer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28.7x20.5x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
588.4
Theater
63
Schoolroom
30
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
75
Banquet
36
Belle Isle
Dimensions (LxWxH)
34.0x23.0x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
782.0
Theater
79
Schoolroom
45
Conference
30
U-Shape
24
Reception
100
Banquet
48
Motown
Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.2x22.1x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
733.7
Theater
79
Schoolroom
45
Conference
30
U-Shape
24
Reception
95
Banquet
48
Oakland
Dimensions (LxWxH)
50.8x31.8x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
1615.4
Theater
182
Schoolroom
90
Conference
42
U-Shape
45
Reception
190
Banquet
84
Detroit Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
36.2x16.5x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
597.3
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Edward R. Smith Ballroom Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
4850.0
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
645
Banquet
-
Edward R. Smith Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
104.0x156.0x21.0
Area (sq.ft)
16224.0
Theater
1800
Schoolroom
1008
Conference
240
U-Shape
159
Reception
2150
Banquet
1440
Edward R. Smith Ballroom A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
104.0x52.0x21.0
Area (sq.ft)
5408.0
Theater
612
Schoolroom
336
Conference
336
U-Shape
96
Reception
720
Banquet
432
Edward R. Smith Ballroom B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
104.0x52.0x21.0
Area (sq.ft)
5408.0
Theater
612
Schoolroom
336
Conference
114
U-Shape
96
Reception
720
Banquet
432
Edward R. Smith Ballroom C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
104.0x52.0x21.0
Area (sq.ft)
5408.0
Theater
612
Schoolroom
336
Conference
114
U-Shape
96
Reception
720
Banquet
432
Wayne
Dimensions (LxWxH)
63.0x38.0x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
2394.0
Theater
206
Schoolroom
147
Conference
54
U-Shape
48
Reception
280
Banquet
180
Packard
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27.0x19.0x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
513.0
Theater
49
Schoolroom
27
Conference
20
U-Shape
21
Reception
65
Banquet
24
Woodward
Dimensions (LxWxH)
46.8x29.2x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
1366.6
Theater
170
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
48
Reception
180
Banquet
84
Joe Louis
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40.2x25.1x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
1009.0
Theater
114
Schoolroom
54
Conference
36
U-Shape
33
Reception
130
Banquet
48
Truman
Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.0x22.0x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
726.0
Theater
62
Schoolroom
48
Conference
18
U-Shape
18
Reception
90
Banquet
36
Guardian Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
47.0x21.0x16.0
Area (sq.ft)
987.0
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Square Ballroom Pre-Function | -x-x- | 472.9 | - | - | - | - | 675 | - |
| Water Square Ballroom | 30.5x37.9x5.2 | 1156.6 | 1254 | 810 | 192 | 135 | 1650 | 1056 |
| Water Square Ballroom A | 30.5x12.8x5.2 | 390.2 | 440 | 270 | 102 | 87 | 550 | 336 |
| Water Square Ballroom B | 30.5x12.8x5.2 | 390.2 | 440 | 270 | 102 | 87 | 550 | 336 |
| Water Square Ballroom C | 10.1x12.3x5.2 | 125.3 | 132 | 90 | 48 | 39 | 175 | 72 |
| Water Square Ballroom D | 10.5x12.3x5.2 | 130.2 | 132 | 90 | 48 | 39 | 185 | 72 |
| Water Square Ballroom E | 9.8x12.3x5.2 | 120.8 | 132 | 90 | 48 | 39 | 170 | 72 |
| Macomb | 19.3x11.3x4.9 | 218.4 | 206 | 147 | 54 | 48 | 275 | 180 |
| Brush Park | 8.3x5.9x4.9 | 49 | 49 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 70 | 24 |
| Talmer | 8.7x6.2x4.9 | 54.7 | 63 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 75 | 36 |
| Belle Isle | 10.4x7x4.9 | 72.6 | 79 | 45 | 30 | 24 | 100 | 48 |
| Motown | 10.1x6.7x4.9 | 68.2 | 79 | 45 | 30 | 24 | 95 | 48 |
| Oakland | 15.5x9.7x4.9 | 150.1 | 182 | 90 | 42 | 45 | 190 | 84 |
| Detroit Boardroom | 11x5x4.9 | 55.5 | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom Pre-Function | -x-x- | 450.6 | - | - | - | - | 645 | - |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom | 31.7x47.5x6.4 | 1507.2 | 1800 | 1008 | 240 | 159 | 2150 | 1440 |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom A | 31.7x15.8x6.4 | 502.4 | 612 | 336 | 336 | 96 | 720 | 432 |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom B | 31.7x15.8x6.4 | 502.4 | 612 | 336 | 114 | 96 | 720 | 432 |
| Edward R. Smith Ballroom C | 31.7x15.8x6.4 | 502.4 | 612 | 336 | 114 | 96 | 720 | 432 |
| Wayne | 19.2x11.6x4.9 | 222.4 | 206 | 147 | 54 | 48 | 280 | 180 |
| Packard | 8.2x5.8x4.9 | 47.7 | 49 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 65 | 24 |
| Woodward | 14.3x8.9x4.9 | 127 | 170 | 90 | 48 | 48 | 180 | 84 |
| Joe Louis | 12.3x7.7x4.9 | 93.7 | 114 | 54 | 36 | 33 | 130 | 48 |
| Truman | 10.1x6.7x4.9 | 67.4 | 62 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 90 | 36 |
| Guardian Boardroom | 14.3x6.4x4.9 | 91.7 | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
Water Square Ballroom Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
472.9
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
675
Banquet
-
Water Square Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30.5x37.9x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
1156.6
Theater
1254
Schoolroom
810
Conference
192
U-Shape
135
Reception
1650
Banquet
1056
Water Square Ballroom A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30.5x12.8x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
390.2
Theater
440
Schoolroom
270
Conference
102
U-Shape
87
Reception
550
Banquet
336
Water Square Ballroom B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30.5x12.8x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
390.2
Theater
440
Schoolroom
270
Conference
102
U-Shape
87
Reception
550
Banquet
336
Water Square Ballroom C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1x12.3x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
125.3
Theater
132
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
39
Reception
175
Banquet
72
Water Square Ballroom D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.5x12.3x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
130.2
Theater
132
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
39
Reception
185
Banquet
72
Water Square Ballroom E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8x12.3x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
120.8
Theater
132
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
39
Reception
170
Banquet
72
Macomb
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.3x11.3x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
218.4
Theater
206
Schoolroom
147
Conference
54
U-Shape
48
Reception
275
Banquet
180
Brush Park
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3x5.9x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
49
Theater
49
Schoolroom
27
Conference
20
U-Shape
21
Reception
70
Banquet
24
Talmer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.7x6.2x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
54.7
Theater
63
Schoolroom
30
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
75
Banquet
36
Belle Isle
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.4x7x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
72.6
Theater
79
Schoolroom
45
Conference
30
U-Shape
24
Reception
100
Banquet
48
Motown
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1x6.7x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
68.2
Theater
79
Schoolroom
45
Conference
30
U-Shape
24
Reception
95
Banquet
48
Oakland
Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.5x9.7x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
150.1
Theater
182
Schoolroom
90
Conference
42
U-Shape
45
Reception
190
Banquet
84
Detroit Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11x5x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
55.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Edward R. Smith Ballroom Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
450.6
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
645
Banquet
-
Edward R. Smith Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31.7x47.5x6.4
Area (sq.mt)
1507.2
Theater
1800
Schoolroom
1008
Conference
240
U-Shape
159
Reception
2150
Banquet
1440
Edward R. Smith Ballroom A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31.7x15.8x6.4
Area (sq.mt)
502.4
Theater
612
Schoolroom
336
Conference
336
U-Shape
96
Reception
720
Banquet
432
Edward R. Smith Ballroom B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31.7x15.8x6.4
Area (sq.mt)
502.4
Theater
612
Schoolroom
336
Conference
114
U-Shape
96
Reception
720
Banquet
432
Edward R. Smith Ballroom C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31.7x15.8x6.4
Area (sq.mt)
502.4
Theater
612
Schoolroom
336
Conference
114
U-Shape
96
Reception
720
Banquet
432
Wayne
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.2x11.6x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
222.4
Theater
206
Schoolroom
147
Conference
54
U-Shape
48
Reception
280
Banquet
180
Packard
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2x5.8x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
47.7
Theater
49
Schoolroom
27
Conference
20
U-Shape
21
Reception
65
Banquet
24
Woodward
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3x8.9x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
127
Theater
170
Schoolroom
90
Conference
48
U-Shape
48
Reception
180
Banquet
84
Joe Louis
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.3x7.7x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
93.7
Theater
114
Schoolroom
54
Conference
36
U-Shape
33
Reception
130
Banquet
48
Truman
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1x6.7x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
67.4
Theater
62
Schoolroom
48
Conference
18
U-Shape
18
Reception
90
Banquet
36
Guardian Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3x6.4x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
91.7
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Room Set-up Examples
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
Room Set-up Examples
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Room Set-up Examples
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Room Set-up Examples
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Room Set-up Examples
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Room Set-up Examples
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Room Set-up Examples
Audio-Visual Equipment
- TV
- TV Production Service Provider
- Teleconferencing
- Videoconferencing
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Printers
Frequently Asked Questions
JW Marriott Detroit Water Square has 17 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the Edward R. Smith Ballroom. It has a capacity of 2150.
Yes, JW Marriott Detroit Water Square provides wedding services.
To book a meeting or event at JW Marriott Detroit Water Square click here
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