Does this blood-soaked beginning to 2013 come as a surprise to Patch readers when the new operator of the hotel has its eyes fixed on "green" initiatives instead of basic guest security? Security should be top of mind for a property adjacent to a challenged mall that offers no covered parking combined with vast interior spaces that are hard to monitor.

Detroit has seen this movie many times dating back to the 1970's when two new hotels in Southfield opened, The Shiawassee and the Westin Michigan Inn (note: not to be confused with the current Southfield Westin), only to be left in disrepair just a decade later.

There are parallels; these two 425-room hotels were on the perimeter of a major mall and transit center at the time (Northland) and operated by major hotel hospitality companies (the Shiawassee became a Sheraton shortly after opening). For a few years, both hotels boasted popular restaurants and bars. As in today's economy, those were difficult years in the Gerald Ford administration under government programs like W.I.N. ("Whip Inflation Now").

This is why the former Hyatt a.k.a Adoba will need either an *experienced hospitality operator* or the Adoba team will need deep pockets and vision to effect a turnaround. If a large operator assumed operations, experienced personnel could be "parachuted in" to address the deferred maintenance issues. What does Adoba offer in urban hotel experience beyond a property the the bucolic area around Mt. Rushmore?

Mr. Poon .. I am unsure why you are SO very negative about the hotel and the new management? Did something happen or did you have a bad experience. I understand you do not want it to be a "tax burden" but if you are a resident of Dearborn you should want the hotel to flourish. Yes. Press like this article does not help. I am sure that with every NYE event that happens around the area on this scale you will have incidents like purses stolen that were left on a couch or a fight. Everyone has been talking about the nice event that it was and that it surpassed last years expectations when Hyatt held the same event. Please stop your attacks on this hotel and maybe help a business in your city by promoting the good things that the hotel and it's new management are doing for the community!

Janet Goodwin - Yet another confederate of Adoba management whose *solitary post on Patch* is to chide me for simply being a longtime concerned citizen. I am "very negative" because this "green" scheme put forth by Adoba is devoid of any mercantile merit whatsoever.

It pains me to see Dearbornites preyed upon by out of town, New Age charlatans like Global Green (Mikhail Gorbachev founder) and Adoba. Dearborn was built by hardworking pragmatists led by the visionary Henry Ford. Now, some would like to see the City adopt bike paths around the new train station and LEED compliance as the cornerstones of some purported path to prosperity.

I am not buying it. If some sensible plan doesn't surface soon, the Hyatt will be just another picture in Detroit Ruins http://www.detroityes.com/fabulous-ruins-of-detroit/home.php

What kind of moron leaves a purse with an iPhone and and iPad unattended - regardless of where she is?

Poon? What's your problem with the hotel? Ms. Goodwin is right. You should want this place to flourish. Find someone else to pick on.

Yeah, Dearborn needs dog parks too!!

I think its funny that nobody notices his name. Guess he need to see more poon. Too uptight.

I read in another local newspaper that Adoba held the hotel's "annual New Year’s Eve party", meaning the party was in place before the transfer to Adoba. If a hotel is to be blamed, it's the former Hyatt, not the Adoba.

Andrew & Jessica: How could the new management know to provide security for a large event focused on alcoholic beverages? Jessica reported the following: The woman told police that she was in the pool area of the hotel when a group of people, both men and women, "began to argue with her." The argument escalated and, she said, someone hit her in the face.

Isn't this the SAME POOL AREA where sadly a 5-year boy drowned on Friday, October 5th at 9:45pm? And didn't the Dearborn Patch fail to report the story? Other media reported on the incident: http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2012/10/06/news/doc50703aae898b8023047310.txt

The security around the pool - especially late in the evening - should be high on somebody's list to secure. No?

Ali Jaafar - Mocking my name is beneath contempt, but I will not get started on your name and heritage...

Mr.poon does need some poon. hahahah you are taking it too far

Seymour,

The former Hyatt property is poised to make a lot of money for its new owners, all they have to do is make customers happy, and part of that formula is to make them secure and safe. Until the property is officially transferred , it is Hyatts issue to deal with. Location is everything, and being in Dearborn, near a major shopping center and the Ford World Headquarters is a big plus. The design of the building is timeless, meaning it still looks modern and inviting. That is a good foundation to start with. Restoring the rest of the services will be a 'wait and see' . The hotel brings folk to Dearborn who spend money, and that money is spent in our town for the most part. Taxes are paid by the Hotel to Dearborn. Think positive. Don't prejudge until at least some of the beds are slept in under new management.

First Hyatt never owed the property they merely managed it. When they left the building that was it, no need to transfer because the owners are still there. Why would a woman at a Nye party need an iPhone, camera and an iPad? Seems strange to me. I believe that on the night in question the Dearborn police were there in attendance the whole night not just called repeatedly. I think with all major events there are issues not just because the management team are green. Maybe you should look up the background of the management and see they have experience in hospitality management not just green works! If you were present the night of the events then you can comment on what happened correctly if not its just your comment on something you read. I hope the hotel turns around and they can keep their guests happy!! Why be so negative, the world is negative enough!!!

I went to this party with my date and another couple. I also stayed in a room there. We had a blast! The night was amazing! Delicious food, great entertainment, and a safe atmosphere with professional and courteous staff throughout the night. It's unfortunate that a couple isolated incidents would be allowed to tarnish such a great event with a great reputation, but for me and my friends, it was an amazing night to celebrate nye 2013 in class with great people!