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Inn on Ferry Street

3 stars
84 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI 48202
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.6
out of 5
72 reviews
Great Place both business and a visit

This place was recommended by a friend and met all expectations the place beautifull and the staff... See full review

  • ron EB
  • Mar 1, 2013
Beautiful! Like staying in a castle.

The staff is like family. super friendly and courteous. Beautiful rooms! delicious fresh breakfast.... See full review

  • Kathi Holleman
  • Jan 22, 2013
The “inn” place to be, on midtown Detroit’s historic Ferry Street

The Inn on Ferry Street, centrally located in the East Ferry Street historic district of midtown Detroit, sets the standard for elegant guest quarters and dedicated service. Four lovingly restored Victorian homes and two carriage houses reside just steps from some of Michigan's finest museums, the acclaimed Detroit Medical Center, and Wayne State University. The Inn on Ferry Street is a change of pace from traditional hotels, but still provides deluxe in-room accommodations, as well as a free buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Charming, full-service, Victorian-style hotel in historic midtown Detroit
  • 40 unique rooms in four meticulously restored Victorian homes and two carriage houses
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and shuttle service within five-mile radius of the hotel
  • Private conference or parlor space for small-scale business meetings and events
  • Concierge, valet, and room service, plus free parking
Rooms

Guests choose from among 40 deluxe, superior, or executive rooms. The vintage decor and furnishings differ from room to room and may feature Victorian or Arts and Crafts themes. Standard amenities include an armoire with a 25-inch television, free Wi-Fi, a CD player, and spa-style bath products. Some rooms also feature spacious work areas and whirlpool baths.

Features

Travelers who stay at the Inn on Ferry Street truly feel like house guests in a bygone era. The charming complex of vintage Victorian homes and carriage houses evokes the rich cultural and architectural history of Detroit. The accommodations, however, are unmistakably 21st-century.

 

The Inn on Ferry Street offers a unique setting for business meetings, workshops, and other functions. Attendees enjoy the Old-World charm and ambience of the untraditional accommodations, while utilizing such modern amenities as directional track lighting and Wi-Fi.

Transportation
  • Detroit Metropolitan Airport (21.4 mi/34.4 km)
  • Amtrak (0.6 mi/1 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Detroit Institute of Arts (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Detroit Medical Center (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Greektown Casino (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
Business
  • In-room work areas in some rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting room holds up to 35 people
  • Outdoor garden accommodates up to 120 people

Inn on Ferry Street Rooms

Non Smoking Superior Room
Our cozy Queen Superior rooms may include such exciting features as Victorian style furniture, high four poster bed, writing desk w/chair, large corner windows, tub and shower or standing shower.
Non Smoking Queen Deluxe Room
Our luxurious Queen Deluxe rooms may include such exciting features as Arts and Craft style furniture, a sleigh bed, round table with chairs, writing desk w/chair, high-back upholstered chair w/ottoman, turret w/windows, bay windows, skylight, tub and shower and decorative fireplace.
Non Smoking Executive Room
Our majestic Executive rooms may include such exciting features as separate parlor w/upholstered chairs, sleeper sofa bed large desk, activity table w/chairs, high-back upholstered chair, settee and arched windows, non-working fireplace, Jacuzzi tub w/shower.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Dining
Room service
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

Hotel Map

42.3614 -83.0655
Area served
Detroit
Nearby airports
Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.
Area description
5 miles from Detroit Historical Museum and 2 miles from Detroit casinos.

Nearby points of interest

  • Comerica Park: 1.8 mi
  • Joe Louis Arena: 2.6 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Smith Carriage House is a beautifully decorated and meticulously maintained meeting space currently available for meetings and parties. • The meeting space is approximately 756 square feet (18’ X 42’) • The meeting space can comfortably accommodate up to 35 people. • The room is equipped with recessed canister lights as well as directional track lighting. • There is also a 12’ service area equipped with cherry cabinets a microwave and a refrigerator (upon request). • Furnishings include cherry credenza and cushioned fabric banquet chairs. Separate restroom facilities for men and women are also available.

Dining

Complimentary Full Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily in our main house foyer and is included in the total cost of your guest room.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (72)

Ratings and reviews for Inn on Ferry Street

Overall score

4.6 / 5
72 out of 72
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.6

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
traveling girl
Clarkston, MI 48346, USA
Aug 15, 2011

Kid Rock weekend

The staff is very friendly and helpful nice experience. Woke up to a wonderful breakfast too!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Lansing Michigan
Apr 14, 2011

Great city b and b

Excellent service with very clean rooms

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
boston, MA
Apr 8, 2011

fantastic

Fantastic service Great value One of my favorite hotels

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Gainesville, FL
Mar 29, 2011

Comfortable and Unique

This is certainly not your run-of-the-mill hotels!!! It is crafted into a number of Detroit's old mansions so has an atmosphere of subtle wealth and pedigree. The rooms are large and each is uniquely decorated. Surprisingly for relatively old buildings, they stayed remarkably warm and heated up rapidly when the heating was turned on. The complimentary breakfast was also not your usual run-of-the-mill hotel breakfasts - but included an abundance of fresh fruit (even raspberries!!!), pastries, and cereals - and Starbuck's coffee. Free shuttle within 5 mile radius was also a great help, and covered the good local restaurants, WSU, and Detroit Receiving Hospital. Would be awesome for a leisurely holiday weekend - but also accommodated business travelers with free wi-fi - unfortunately, local VPN connections were blocked by the wi-fi which meant for me and my traveling companion, email could not be collected. Would have been great if our stay was a vacation - but alas, it was work!!! Also - being renovated older houses, there were no elevators.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Awesome crepe restaurant just around the corner.

Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

5
syncerely
tampa, fl
Mar 16, 2011

Best eclectic getaway around

Super close to downtown, with a complimentary shuttle (5 mile radius). Go here when you are tired of the same old same old of other hotels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Tons of microbreweries in a short distance, many the shuttle can take you to as well!

Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
UK
Feb 7, 2011

Unusual Hotel

Very different to the usual business hotels. Atmospheric buildings and friendly staff. Couldn't get cable TV to work, (perhaps some instructions?) but apart from that couldn't fault it. very well placed just around the corner from the Art Institute.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Jenison, Mi
Jan 17, 2011

The only place to stay in Detroit

We stay here when we come to the Auto Show every year. it is beautiful!!! Delicious fresh fruit in the morning makes my day. Very friendly helpful staff. By far my favorite place to stay!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
san clemente ca
Jan 8, 2011

would definitely go back

We when to Detroit to watch the last Lions game and stayed at The Inn on Ferry Street. As we drove through down town I became less optimistic about the quality of the hotel we were about to stay at, but when we arrived we were amazed at how nice it was inside. The staff is very friendly, breakfast was good, and the rooms were very comfortable. If we are ever in the area again we will be staying here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Boulder, CO
Dec 28, 2010

Historic Buildings

This was a great location in the museum district and near both I96 and I94, yet the neighborhood felt safe. The 6 buildings that comprise this B&B are in the historic register and nicely maintained. We found the staff very friendly and accommodating, but not intrusive. We had a busy schedule of events with friends and did not get a chance to visit any cultural sites on this trip, but we hope to go back and stay at this place again and take in the nearby sites.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Inn on Ferry Street

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Dayton, Ohio
Dec 5, 2010

a great experiece

Excellent from top to bottom. Limo service was super. prompt and always courteous. Room was spacious,excellent furnishings, very clean, several complimentary items,ie. water, cookies, coffee, tea, and a very good breakfast included. Clearly one of the best we have ever had.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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