Best Hotels In Detroit
Detroit Foundation Hotel
250 W Larned Street, Detroit, MI 48226
A fire station in the 1920s, today the boutique Detroit Foundation Hotel has around 100 rooms. Many of its original features remain and add character – including its redbrick facade and even some fire poles. Modern furnishings and design in the rooms adds a contemporary feel to the place.
The Siren Hotel
1509 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Also dating back to the 1920s, this former Wurlitzer musical instrument store is today a chic hotel, just off Grand Circus in Downtown. The Siren Hotel’s interior is decked out in a vintage style, including antique furniture across the rooms and a Murano glass chandelier in the Candy Bar.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Dr, Detroit, MI 48243
This bold Marriott hotel is close to Riverwalk in downtown, a great location to use as a base for exploring the city. Well-appointed rooms include some with sensational city views, while restaurant Fuell and snack bar Motor City Pantry reflect the heritage of the city.
Best Restaurants In Detroit
London Chop House
155 W Congress, Detroit, MI 48226
For more than 80 years, this elegant Downtown steakhouse has been serving up delicious steaks, chops and seafood to locals and visitors – a sure sign of its quality. Wood-paneled walls and leather-seated booths complete the classy dining atmosphere.
Cork and Gabel
2415 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Fusing German, Italian and Irish food in a transformed historical building at the heart of Corktown, Cork and Gabel instantly stands out in a competitive area for restaurants. Lamb Bolognese, schnitzel BLT, Italian shepherd’s pie and more make up an eclectic and appetizing menu.
Rose’s Fine Food and Wine
10551 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
Located in the Marina District, Rose’s Fine Food and Wine focuses on filling, traditional fare and a welcoming ambience. Pancakes and pastries are ideal for breakfast, sausage sandwiches make a hearty lunch, and the China cups are perfect for sedate afternoon tea.
Best Attractions In Detroit
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
461 Piquette Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Henry Ford and his company may have outgrown their first factory, but you can still visit the restored building, which was the birthplace of the Ford Model T in 1908. Step inside the secret experimental room where the ‘car of the century’ was invented, learn about the early auto industry and admire other classic vehicles from the era.
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The DIA is revered across the world as it possesses a huge array of fine art in its 100 galleries. Discover works by Monet, Picasso, van Gogh and Matisse, alongside Egyptian statues and medieval suits of armor. The Rivera Court is the star though, featuring paintings by Mexican artist Diego Rivera, done in situ on a visit in 1932. It’s open until 10pm on Fridays and hosts free concerts.
Detroit Jazz Festival
Various venues, Detroit, MI
Music and motors make Detroit swing. Every year since 1980, the city has held a free international jazz festival across Labor Day weekend in early September. Venues across Motor City host an eclectic mix of jazz musicians and groups from around the world during the festival, celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage.
