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The Inn on Ferry Street

3.5 star property
Boutique hotel with free parking, steps from Cultural Center Historic District

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Business centre
Lounge
Exterior
Staircase
Building design

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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84 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI, 84202
  • Place, Cultural Center Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wayne State University
    ‪1 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 Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

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 Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Grand Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Detroit

The Inn on Ferry Street places you steps from College for Creative Studies and within a short 5-minute stroll of Cultural Center Historic District. Highlights at this boutique hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This historic hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Cultural Center hotel include Wayne State University and Detroit Historical Museum.

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

Boutique hotel with free parking, steps from Cultural Center Historic District
As a guest of The Inn on Ferry Street, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in 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
  • Conference 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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

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

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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 lb per pet
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

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-authorise 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-authorise 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Inn on Ferry Street?

The Inn on Ferry Street offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Inn on Ferry Street?

Yep, The Inn on Ferry Street has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Inn on Ferry Street?

The closest beach to The Inn on Ferry Street is Belle Isle Beach (7.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Inn on Ferry Street?

No, The Inn on Ferry Street does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Inn on Ferry Street?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Inn on Ferry Street Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 82 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and helpful - room was clean and amenities were nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the location of this room. It was close to so many museums of all kinds. It was charming and I’m so glad someone has saved this older home for many people to enjoy. Wonderful place and great breakfast, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Manav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent, and everyone was very friendly. The only trouble was that the room was slightly cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent, historic stay with superb amenities and a lovely staff. I cannot recommend it more. I feel really lucky to have stayed in such an amazing inn, and to learn about and be able to appreciate this unique place. See for yourselves and enjoy your stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The king room in which I had booked was unacceptable ,cold ,with broken blinds, carpet terribly fatigued. We downgraded to a Queen room, which was okay.. We had a stay at this site 8 years ago and found it quaint and charming. Now it's just rundown. They did offer us a refund for the downgrade. But said it would have to come from you. Since I used you as the third party. So if you contact them, they will OK the downgrade and pay you. You and in turn you can credit us. Thank you Mike
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rofeal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice variety at breakfast. Parking was easy and fee was reasonable. The bed and bedding was incredibly comfortable!! the temperature of the room was a bit hard to regulate, too cool for the first snow day of the season.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall all a good experience: beautiful property in a centralized location. I dealt with a pushy, rude employee (I think she was a manager) who aggressively try to persuade me against booking on Hotels.com, even as Hotel.com quoted me a price that $50 a night lower. Otherwise, the staff I met at the property in-person were kind and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable, but the carpet and some of the furniture seemed a little worn and perhaps should be replaced. Not a big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and setup. Staff was great, room was lovely, and free breakfast is always a win!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I travelled to Detroit to see Matt Rife perform. We found the Inn during our online search for accommodation. It lived up to its' reviews as the building(s) are beautiful and full of rich architecture. The check in experience was very efficient but I believe it was aided by the email the Inn sent ahead of time to 'pre-check-in'. Accessing the room was simple and our entire stay, we never heard any noises from other tenants. There were three rooms on each floor of the house we stayed in so the privacy was an unexpected bonus. In terms of the bed, it was acceptable however my wife's side had a noticeable dip but that didnt affect our sleep. The chair in the room on the other hand was likely the most comfortable chair ive found at a hotel. It is conveniently located to Downtown Detroit and i was thoroughly impressed throughout the entire stay. Breakfast was as expected. It was continental and it offered plenty of variety. Service was great throughout and i strongly endorse staying!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

The room was okay. Carpet was stained and the furniture is worn. You can also hear a lot of outside noise so sleeping could be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings, well maintained and renovated. Good amenities and breakfast. Good location near the QLine and the institute of art. Friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff. Good fresh fruit and variety.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room clean and in great condition but to get there required that we haul our luggage up a narrow stairway to the 3rd floor. The staff was not welcoming and did not seem very interested in our welfare. The Ferry Inn was more like an AirBNB than an Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and it was clean. My door was not secured tightly. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was very friendly but they no longer have the concierge van service to the nearby attractions. That's why we like to stay there. The rooms are quiet so that's a plus. I am allergic to lemongrass and that was the only scent they had for all the soap products. An unscented option would be great for special needs. The bathroom walls were filthy around the sink and there was no extra toilet paper. It was almoat gone when we arrived and the back up was in the closet out in the main room. Last thing i want to do is change toilet paper or not have any in the moment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn on Ferry is a charming place, comfortable, with a friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the character of the place. Unfortunately, we missed breakfast, but would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025