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The Inn on Ferry Street

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic hotel near Cultural Center Historic District

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Business centre
Staircase
Exterior
Building design
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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84 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI, 84202
  • Place, Wayne State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, College for Creative Studies
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Institute of Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Smith Carriage House Suite

Smith Carriage House Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Full

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Queen Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Detroit

Cultural Center stay.A stay at this Cultural Center hotel places you steps from College for Creative Studies and within a 5-minute walk of Cultural Center Historic District. Wayne State University and Detroit Historical Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cultural Center Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wayne State University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • College for Creative Studies - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Science Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Ferry Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Detroit Station - 13 min walk
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supercrisp - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Potato Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ima - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shield's Restaurant Bar Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Towers Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Inn on Ferry Street

3.5-star historic hotel near Cultural Center Historic District
As a guest of The Inn on Ferry Street, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The historic The Inn on Ferry Street also features concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Detroit hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1886
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Inn on Ferry Street offers 33 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 26.75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Inn on Ferry Street to the airport?

The Inn on Ferry Street is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Inn on Ferry Street have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn on Ferry Street.

How close is The Inn on Ferry Street to the beach?

This hotel is 9 mi (24-min drive) from Belle Isle Beach.

Does The Inn on Ferry Street offer free breakfast?

The Inn on Ferry Street does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Inn on Ferry Street?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but MotorCity Casino (4-min drive) and Hollywood Casino at Greektown (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Inn on Ferry Street?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Inn on Ferry Street?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Inn on Ferry Street have a pool?

The Inn on Ferry Street does not have a pool.

Does The Inn on Ferry Street have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Inn on Ferry Street to downtown Detroit?

The Inn on Ferry Street is 2.3 mi away from Detroit.

The Inn on Ferry Street Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 105 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

CHERYL, New York

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

deb

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I didn’t actually get to stay there. We parked there at noon and were told we could check in after 3 (as expected). When we returned at 6 we were told that we had to be moved to another hotel due to plumbing problems in our reserved room. We were also told that an email had been sent 6 hours earlier (though I had no email from the hotel. I even checked Hotels.com messages. Nothing.) We were assured that the new hotel was an “upgrade”. The new hotel (The Siren) was no upgrade. No onsite parking, in downtown Detroit which was not our desired location, had to climb a spiral staircase to get to an uncomfortable bed in a loft, the world’s most unsuitable sofa in the tiny living area, and no mini fridge. I know, first world problems, but this is not what we paid for. So maybe the Ferry Inn is delightful. I’ll never know. We should have been offered a refund or at least a deep discount on the room at The Siren. I am very disappointed in the Customer Service from Ferry Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet, very basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was extremely could, the only option they give me at the front desk was to connect the electric heaters.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with group
Quick trip one night but I would come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast when we stayed. Either seasonal or discontinued.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
room was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is just such a lovely property of four historic homes in classic Midtown Detroit. Very convenient for easy access to downtown. Literally a stone's throw from Wayne State campus. We stay if wife needs care at Henry Ford Hospital, or the Amtrak Train Station. Both literally 5 minutes away. Also, here's a hidden tip: On Monday nights, 5:00-8:00pm there is a "free" Community Dinner offered at the BasBlue house next door (on the corner). It's just something they do to support the neighborhood. And the food is prepared by a guest Chef. So it is top drawer. Finally, my only "minor" criticism is that the continental breakfast offered by the Inn on Ferry Street was kinda cheap. Maybe it's better during tourist season? I heard ownership just changed over, maybe they are still pulling together. Note to Inn on Ferry - you guys should partner with your neighbors at BasBlue, since they serve a wonderful hot breakfast. Just a thought??? We do LOVE The Inn on Ferry Street!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No adjustable heat in the rooms and it was set at 62 degrees in November. I was in the room for a half hour booking another hotel and they charged me for the entire night. Very unprofessional and misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris Lund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unique opportunity to experience a 19th century Queens Anne home located in the heart of Midtown Detroit. Cultural amenities are within reach.And the ambience of the inn is warmth and engaging.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
It was cold cept when banged my girl.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a one-night stay, the Inn was ideal. Close to my event, quiet, clean, and homey. I hope to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather, Vassar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
They overbooked the Inn and they did not honor my reservation. We were hours from home without accommodations. The lady at the desk didn’t apologize and was very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rufo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are hospitable. Downtown Detroit is very accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

We have stayed at this lovely and unique hotel setting on several occasions during the past 25 years. The former private homes that were redeveloped as a hotel are spectacular in architectural design with solid oak molding, stained glass windows and gorgeous public spaces. Our only complaint was the significant delay getting hot water to our third floor room. Everything else was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Maya, the front desk person, was absolutely fabuous. It is a cute and charming B & B in a great inner city location!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't realize the building does not have a elevator ,,,,,I have a heart problem and my room was of course on the third floor.....I was soo upset.....and also the room was not even in the first bldg I had signed in at....WOW...I had just landed from SC and had a long flight and this was the last straw....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Antigona

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fresh but very limited choice, no white bread nor whole wheat bread. Coffee sometimes Luke warm, not hot enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Borden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very wonderful experience all around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025