Stay Downtown, Detroit
Shinola Hotel
A place to stay in Downtown, Detroit, pricey ($$$). Best time to go: Overnight.
Why go
Woodward Avenue hotel in restored commercial buildings, a short walk from Campus Martius.
It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Prime + Proper and The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit.
- Type
- Stay · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Overnight
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Prime + Proper
Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.
Food · Downtown Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Restored 1924 hotel tower on Washington Boulevard, a short walk from Campus Martius and Cliff Bell's.
Stay · Downtown Detroit · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Lafayette Coney Island
Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4American Coney Island
Coney dogs with chili, mustard and onions on Lafayette Boulevard since 1917.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Campus Martius Park
Downtown square with the city's Christmas tree, a skating rink and lit trees, next to the Cadillac Square holiday market.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6The Rink at Campus Martius Park
Downtown's seasonal ice rink sits under the city Christmas tree and lit trees, ringed by office towers.
Activity · Downtown Detroit · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Shinola Hotel is a stop on our Frankenmuth & Detroit route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Detroit
Shinola Hotel is our only stay pick in Detroit; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Detroit guide.
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Detroit Institute of Arts
Major art museum anchored by Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals.
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Midtown museum whose core exhibit walks from a slave-ship hold to Detroit's civil-rights and Motown years.
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Eastern Market
Historic public market with produce sheds, murals and specialty food shops.
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Supino Pizzeria
Thin-crust pizza in Eastern Market, a local favorite.
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Guardian Building
1929 Art Deco skyscraper with a tiled, vaulted lobby open to the public.
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Detroit RiverWalk
Waterfront path from Joe Louis Arena site to Gabriel Richard Park, with views to Windsor.
When to go
Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Shinola Hotel itself, we suggest: Overnight.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 42.33435, -83.04842
- Destination
- Detroit, Michigan
- Website
- shinolahotel.com
Shinola Hotel: quick answers
When is the best time to visit Shinola Hotel?
Our pick: Overnight.
Which TripsCircle routes include Shinola Hotel?
Shinola Hotel appears on Frankenmuth & Detroit, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Shinola Hotel to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Detroit.
Plan Detroit
- Detroit travel guide 16 places
- Best time to visit Detroit weather by month
- Frankenmuth to Detroit 78 mi straight-line
- Detroit to Traverse City 212 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Detroit
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Sight
- Belle Isle Conservatory Outdoors
- Cliff Bell's Drinks
- Greenfield Village Holiday Nights Activity
- Supino Pizzeria Food
- Eastern Market Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.