2nd floor
Find your serene escape in the Retreat Executive King — a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication for the discerning traveler.
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Three things you'll feel the moment you park, walk through the door, and drop your bag on the bed.
The Retreat Executive King is one of four Executive King rooms at Hotel Royal Oak, each with their own personality. The Retreat is described by the property as a serene escape — the pick when you want comfort and sophistication in equal measure.
Hotel Royal Oak is a 1954 motor-style property thoughtfully modernized. Park directly in front of your room. Walk to downtown Royal Oak. Phone-key check-in. The Retreat Executive King delivers that same character with the executive-tier finish package.
Free parking right at the door. Smoke-free. Pet-friendly (daily pet fee). Phone-key check-in via Bluetooth. Free high-speed Wi-Fi. Free breakfast sandwich + coffee until 11 AM. HI-FI Lobby Lounge in the lobby. Walk-out access to the Vibe Patio.
Skip the front desk if you want. Your room key lives on your phone — Bluetooth unlocks the door the second you walk up.
Same property amenities as every room. Tap the four widgets below to see the Wi-Fi speed, order a drink delivered anywhere on property, flip Apple TV channels, and watch the parking meter flip to $0.
Standard property amenities for every Retreat Executive King stay. No add-on fees. No surprise charges at checkout.
King bed · sleeps 2 · quiet-side retreat layout
Sandwich, fresh coffee, hot chocolate — on the house.
Fresh-brewed coffee, barista cappuccinos & espresso. Scan a QR anywhere on campus.
Pet-friendly stays. Amplify members enjoy a complimentary daily pet fee.
100% smoke-free across the whole property.
Out front. A guest favorite.
Loyalty that feels like a headliner. Free stays, member discounts, complimentary daily pet fee.
A real, walkable day from this room — not a brochure fantasy. Coffee in the lobby, a show on Main, a fire pit on the way back.
Walk to HI-FI Lobby Lounge in the lobby. Free coffee. Free breakfast sandwich till 11.
Park-at-your-door means car keys are right there. Wander to the Royal Oak Farmers Market or downtown.
Detroit Zoo — in the same city as the hotel. Or 15 minutes to downtown Detroit for a Tigers game, the DIA, Eastern Market.
Royal Oak Music Theatre or Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle — walking distance. Dinner first on Main Street.
Cocktail at HI-FI. Fire pit out on the Vibe Patio. Walk back to your door. Sleep in tomorrow.
Your room is just the bed. The night happens out here. All six are open to every booked guest — no upcharges, no ‘executive floor’ gatekeeping.
The lobby bar at Hotel Royal Oak. Freshly brewed coffee, handcrafted cocktails, and a relaxed lobby setting where good nights begin.
Step Inside →A vintage-style game lounge tucked inside Hotel Royal Oak — designed for fun and good vibes. Bold colors and classic games.
Step Inside →An open-air entertainment space at Hotel Royal Oak made for music, mingling, and memories on warm Michigan nights.
Step Inside →A turntable-lined private room for intimate gatherings, listening parties, and birthday dinners that need a soundtrack.
Step Inside →Plug-and-play meeting space with screens, fast Wi-Fi, and room for a stand-up, a strategy day, or a small offsite.
Step Inside →Two real-flame fire patios, West & North, with lounge seating and bar cart service — pet-friendly, no upcharge.
Step Inside →Every spot below is walking distance from 811 E 11 Mile Rd. Tap any row to open live Google Maps walking directions from the hotel.
Detroit’s longest-running comedy club. Two shows most weekends.
Art-house cinema. Limited releases & indie picks downtown.
Iconic mid-size venue. Live music nightly. The big nights walk back light.
Hotel Royal Oak sits in the heart of downtown Royal Oak — walking distance to the Royal Oak Music Theatre, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, the Royal Oak Farmers Market, Centennial Commons Park, and downtown's restaurants. The Detroit Zoo, downtown Detroit, and the Amtrak station are all nearby by car.
The questions guests ask most before booking this room. Anything else — the front desk picks up 24/7 at (888) 245-5055.
Free parking at your door, free high-speed Wi-Fi, phone-key check-in, complimentary breakfast sandwich and coffee in the morning. The property is 100% smoke-free.
Yes — the entire property is pet-friendly. There is a daily pet fee. Let us know about your pet at booking.
It's a popular pick for couples and multi-night stays. Call the front desk if you have questions about specific room layouts.
Bathroom configurations vary — call the front desk to confirm what's in the specific room you're booking.
Call (888) 245-5055 or check live availability through Mews.
Eight room types total. Same property, same standard amenities, different vibes. If the Retreat Executive King doesn't feel right, one of these probably does.
The Retreat Executive King books direct on Mews — best rate guaranteed. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, phone-key check-in. The kind of stay you'll text your friends about.