Detroit’s new convention hotel is changing the skyline on the old Joe Louis Arena site, right next to @huntingtonplacedetroit When it’s done, this JW Marriott will rise about 25 stories with around 600 rooms, directly connected to Huntington Place by a skybridge for convention‑goers. Developers say it’s a roughly $400 million project that could open in time for early 2027 events like the Men’s Final Four, bringing a big boost in rooms, meeting space and spending along the riverfront. As we’ve ta