Want to stay in a beautiful old mansion? The Inn at Ferry Street combines four historic Victorian homes and two carriage houses, located on one of Detroit's most beautiful streets. The Inn is also close to the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

This beautiful stone building from the late 1800s got an redesign and became the El Moore Lodge. It’s now not only an 11-room short-term stay hotel, but also one of the greenest buildings in the city. Conveniently located in Midtown, it’s nearby a number of shops and wonderful buildings, like the Canfield Street Historic District.

This gorgeous Italianate mansion, built around 1870, was turned into a bed and breakfast several years ago. Inside, the inn needed a near gut rehab and has gotten a modern update. It’s located in the near downtown neighborhood of Brush Park, which contains the city’s largest collection of Gilded Age mansions.

The redesigned, renovated, and reclaimed David Whitney Building now has one of the most spectacular lobbies in the city. Designed by Daniel H. Burnham & Co. in 1914, this skyscraper was brought back to life as a mixed-use building with the hotel Aloft Detroit in the 2010s. The redevelopment retained many of its original features, including the stunning atrium.

This hotel opened in 2018 in the tall, narrow, Renaissance Revival building once housed the instrument-maker Wurlitzer, and visitors will definitely want to take note of its lovely terra-cotta facade. ASH NYC redesigned the space with rich velvets, an old Parisian vibe in the lobby, and bright guest rooms upstairs. Visit the chic Candy Bar for the decadent sweets or Karl’s for a stylish diner experience.

Closed for nearly 40 years, the Metropolitan Building finally reopened in 2019 after being abandoned for 40 years. Now it’s an extended stay, 110-room hotel with a gorgeous lobby. When visiting, make sure to check out the views from the huge windows on the second floor mezzanine, as well as its rooftop bar, the Monarch Club. And See the impressive before-and-after photos to get an idea of how much work was required to bring this building back.

The Westin Book Cadillac is also one of the most impressive renovations in the city. The gorgeous Neo-Renaissance building, designed by renowned Detroit-based architect Louis Kamper, was nearly demolished in the 1980s, and received a massive restoration in 2008. It's a chic choice for any visitor.

This attractive brick and stone neoclassical building on the outskirts of downtown was yet another historic structure saved this century. Though it did suffer from years of neglect, “much of the hotel’s original marble and the plasterwork in the Crystal Ballroom were save,” according to Historic Detroit.

The Marriott is in the Renaissance Center, Detroit’s tallest building, right on the river next to Hart Plaza. It’s also in one of the city’s most unique and controversial buildings, with a modern glass style and interior that can be difficult to navigate but also offers stunning views.

This former motel in Corktown opened as the Trumbull & Porter Hotel in spring 2016 and is a little more affordable than the downtown spots. It has a fun common area, the Red Dunn restaurant, and is close to all the action in Corktown. You can also rent bikes here for another way to see the city.