Detroit’s best hotels for architecture and design lovers

24 February 2022 Written by DCH News
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The exterior of the Shinola Hotel in Detroit. There is a black awning over the entrance with the word Hotel on it. The building has a red brick facade.
The Shinola Hotel. | Photo by Michelle Gerard

These hotels offer more than just a place to sleep

Planning a visit to Detroit and looking to make your trip extra special? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Detroit’s old building stock has allowed the city to redevelop and number of historic skyscrapers, mansions, motels, and other buildings into chic, design-forward places for a short-term stay. At these hotels, you’ll not only get modern amenities, but stunning facades, grand lobbies, and sleek rooms. But even if you’re not staying, most allow public access to their lobbies and attached bars or restaurants.

Here are 13 of the best hotels for those with a deep appreciation for architecture and design.

Note: Hotels are ordered from north to south.