Best Hotels in Detroit

Detroit has a smaller hotel market than cities of comparable size, with most properties concentrated downtown and in Midtown. The best options split between two character types: renovated historic buildings converted into boutique hotels (the Shinola, the Siren, the Foundation) and large convention-scale properties on or near the riverfront (the Marriott Renaissance Center, the Westin Book Cadillac). Corktown, undergoing the most active development in the city, now has its own cluster of smaller properties.

Downtown and Riverfront

The Shinola Hotel — 1400 Woodward Ave. The most design-intentional hotel in Detroit, opened 2019 in two restored 19th-century buildings: the T.B. Rayl Co. building and the Willard Hotel. The 129 rooms and suites are furnished with Shinola products — the Detroit-based watchmaker and leather goods brand — and every surface reflects that aesthetic. The Brakeman bar, Penny Red’s fried chicken restaurant, and the Shinola retail store occupy the ground floor. Located directly on Woodward at Grand Circus Park, within walking distance of Little Caesars Arena. From approximately $200–$350 per night as of 2026.

The Siren Hotel — 1509 Broadway St. A 1926 high-rise converted into a 106-room boutique hotel with a deliberately eclectic, slightly surreal interior design. The rooftop Candy Bar cocktail lounge, the Apparatus Room restaurant, and an in-house coffee bar make it self-contained for a weekend visit. From approximately $140–$220 per night. Parking in attached garage approximately $30/day.

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center — 400 Renaissance Center. The 73-floor tower in the General Motors headquarters complex is Michigan’s largest hotel with 1,298 rooms. Location is the main argument: it sits directly on the Detroit Riverfront, with some of the best views of the river and Windsor, Ontario. The Detroit Riverwalk is accessible from the complex grounds. From approximately $150–$250 per night. The building’s concentric cylinder architecture is disorienting to navigate; allow extra time finding your room on arrival.

Westin Book Cadillac — 1114 Washington Blvd. A 1924 Italian Renaissance skyscraper, the tallest building in Detroit when completed, reopened as a hotel in 2008 after decades of vacancy. 453 rooms across 33 floors; the marble lobby is one of the most impressive in the city. Close to Comerica Park and Ford Field. From approximately $160–$280 per night.

MotorCity Casino Hotel — 2901 Grand River Ave. A 400-room hotel attached to the MotorCity Casino, 1.5 miles west of downtown. If casino access is not the priority, the location is slightly inconvenient. However, rooms are well-appointed and rates are often lower than comparable downtown options. From approximately $130–$200 per night; frequent promotional rates available.

Midtown

The Inn on Ferry Street — 84 E Ferry St. A boutique property in four restored Victorian homes and two carriage houses on a street listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 42 rooms; each is individually furnished with period antiques. Located one block east of Woodward, walking distance to the DIA, the Detroit Historical Museum, and the Wayne State University campus. Continental breakfast included. From approximately $150–$220 per night.

Cambria Hotel Detroit — 600 Antietam St, New Center (adjacent to Midtown). A newer build (opened 2021) near the Fisher Building and the end of the QLine. Straightforward business-travel hotel with reasonable rates. From approximately $110–$170 per night. Better for visitors primarily interested in Midtown and New Center than for those focused on downtown attractions.

Corktown

Trumbull & Porter Hotel — 1331 Trumbull Ave. A 143-room boutique hotel in a former warehouse building in Corktown, approximately 1 mile west of downtown. The closest accommodation to Michigan Central Station and the Corktown restaurant district. The lobby bar is a credible local hangout rather than just a hotel amenity. From approximately $130–$200 per night.

Budget and Extended Stay

Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney — 1 Park Ave, Downtown. A 136-room Aloft property in the restored 1915 David Whitney Building on Park Ave, across from the David Whitney Building’s arcade. Budget-friendly relative to the boutique hotels; rooms are smaller. From approximately $110–$160 per night.

Detroit City Hostel — 2965 E Grand Blvd, East Grand Boulevard. A hostel in a renovated 1908 house in the North End neighbourhood, 3 miles north of downtown. Dormitory beds from approximately $35–$50 per night; private rooms from approximately $80–$110 as of 2026. Walking distance from the Motown Museum. The most budget-friendly option in the city for independent travellers.

Where to Stay: Neighbourhoods

Stay downtown if the priority is proximity to sports venues (Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Ford Field), the Riverwalk, and evening entertainment. Most of the boutique hotel stock is here.

Stay in Midtown if the priority is museums (DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, Michigan Science Center) and the Cass Corridor restaurant and bar scene. The Inn on Ferry Street is the best option in this area.

Stay in Corktown if the priority is the restaurant scene along Michigan Ave, Michigan Central Station, and easy access to the Vernor Highway corridor heading west. Trumbull & Porter is the only established hotel in this neighbourhood.

Booking Notes

Detroit hosts several major annual events that fill hotel rooms: the Detroit Grand Prix in June (Belle Isle), the Woodward Dream Cruise in August (Woodward Ave corridor in the northern suburbs), and the Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend. Book 2–3 months ahead for these weekends. Outside event periods, Detroit hotels have relatively high vacancy rates and last-minute rates are often available.