Expert reviews
“In 2017, this 1929 fire station in the heart of the city was transformed into a boutique hotel that blends modern convenience and style with original architectural features and a strong sense of history. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.”
“This is a rare hotel for Detroit, with an authentic scene and a top restaurant (for the city, period). The Foundation Hotel could be a game-changer. Blessed by Martha Stewart and professional athletes, with a lobby scene even locals enjoy.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2018 Hot List.
“This former 1920s fire station has been transformed into a stylish boutique hotel filled with excellent design, sumptuous eats and just the right amount of gritty hipster edge. It truly is a symbol of the remarkable resurgence of downtown Detroit.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent location
- Excellent Wifi
- Fitness center
- Beautiful hotel
All you need to know
The Foundation Hotel, Detroit offers a four-star level of comfort, hospitality, and amenities to ensure a perfect stay for visitors in the city. Situated in the Michigan region of the city, the hotel offers a nearness to some of the city’s most beautiful buildings and landmark areas. The hotel is located at a distance of 1-minute walk away from the hotel while the Gem Theatre is located at a distance of 1 km away from the hotel. Various attractions such as the famous Music Hall Centre, Saint Andrews Hall, and Cobo Convention Centre are all located within a short distance from the hotel.
The hotel’s proximity to some of the city’s most famous centers makes it a favorite for tourists and travelers in Detroit. The hotel also provides stylish and luxury rooms that are well-equipped to give maximum satisfaction to guests.
The rooms are well furnished with beautiful modern decors and the finest furniture while the modern amenities provide quality services in the room. The rooms feature amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with several cable channels and a private bathroom. Each room has a private bathroom that features thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers and free toiletries.
Guests can make use of the well-equipped fitness center. Here they can find professionals provided by the hotel to help keep them fit throughout their stay in the hotel and even help you develop a regimen to continue after leaving the hotel. Guests in the hotel can enjoy a local or continental breakfast.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
3 February 2025
Exceptional
25 January 2025
Only a basic hotel. Over priced.
Nice bar and restaurant area. Great location.
Very basic hotel room. Terrible carpet. No coffee in room. No robes. No shower caps. They did comp our parking when I complained about lack of accessories.
23 January 2025
Exceptional
8 January 2025
Exceptional
5 January 2025
Very good
2 January 2025
Overpriced for the quality.
the coffee
The room was spare, no amenities, no coffee. the bed was tired and the sheets seemed wrinkled. the room lighting was horrible, either dark or 1 glaring light. It's one of those hotels where the investment in the common areas is not echoed in the rooms.
2 January 2025
Better than expected. Staff very helpful.
30 December 2024
Ok but would choose somewhere else next time.
Location is good. Bar area very cool.
Way over priced for a 4-5 star hotel. No coffee, housecoats or even shower cap in room. Bed was not great. Apparently they are refurbishing next year
25 December 2024
Fabulous
23 December 2024
Fabulous
7 December 2024
Exceptional
21 October 2024
Fabulous
10 September 2024
Exceptional
11 August 2024
Exceptional
1 August 2024
Great hotel near the Convention Center
1 August 2024
Exceptional
16 July 2024
Exceptional
23 May 2024
Very good
20 May 2024
Passable
Location.
Room was very noisy.
3 May 2024
Fabulous
24 April 2024
Very clean, elegant, and in a great location. Quick walk to restaurants and bars. Safe area
19 April 2024
Very misleading and disappointing
Nothing
Loud, restaurant / bar unavailable. Loud wedding DJ made sleeping difficult
19 April 2024
Exceptional
3 March 2024
Exceptional
19 January 2024
Very good
26 December 2023
Very good
14 December 2023
Exceptional
12 December 2023
Cool concept for a boutique hotel.
We like the whole boutique hotel and restaurant.
Broken mirror in bathroom. Loose toilet paper roll holder. Elevator handle broken and not fixed. After party outside Apparatus room after closing.
30 November 2023
Exceptional
27 November 2023
Very good
16 September 2023
Fabulous
9 September 2023
Fabulous
21 August 2023
Pleasant
Location
Our room was dirty and smelled like weed
15 August 2023
Pleasant
Beautiful building and the Apparatus Room, size of the rooms, and equipment were all good. A very nice style.
Unfortunately, the fridge in the room was very loud and bright (perhaps my perception), and also the noises from the outside nightlife (perhaps sound isolations could be better) made it difficult to fall asleep for me. Also, I think some bigger people (weight) can have difficulties getting into the shower due to the way the door opens inside, however, I do not know if this is the case for all rooms.
19 June 2023
Poor
we couldn’t sleep at night, a lot of noises!!
2 May 2023
Fabulous
the architecture, old character as well as the memoirs from the previous fire department. really made this place stand out. staff was so very kind, best experience I’ve had in a hotel.
3 April 2023
Exceptional
convenient location. Good restaurant bar open from 6am - Midnight
25 March 2023
cool hotel; disorganized and understaffed
clean, stylish rooms in central location
they seriously need to work on their customer service. I ordered a cookie from room service, and after 2 hours it had not shown up. no communication from the hotel. I went to bed. next thing I know, my cookie ($14) is being delivered to me, complete with multiple knocks on the door and a telephone call to my room. I was exhausted from a multi-state business trip and just wanted to sleep, and could barely find clothes in which to answer the door. person delivering cookie just stood there awkwardly. do you still want the cookie? I had no idea a cookie would take hours to appear, in which case I would not have ordered. one of the most bizarre and confounding experiences I’ve had in a hotel ever.
5 November 2022
Very good
The hotel is brand new and clean. The hotel staff were friendly and supportive.
The windows aren't soundproof, so it is really noisy. My room was above an air vent and it was really hard to sleep at night
31 October 2022
Apparatus room closed, no food or drink available. Very disappointed
stayed here once before and loved the room and bar.
we were not told there would be zero access to the dining and bar because it was closed for a private party from 11am-midnight.
25 September 2022
Great stay in an iconic building!
Fantastic central location in a beautiful building, with friendly and helpful staff. Lovely immaculate room. I would happily stay here on my next visit, although perhaps specifying a room away from Washington Blvd as it's very noisy.
The windows didn't adequately isolate the room from the road noise on Washington Blvd, so earplugs were necessary.
1 August 2022
Well definitely be back in the future
I enjoyed everything about my stay. I wish I would have booked with you my 1st 3 days in Detroit. Felt like home with a nostalgic kick.
18 July 2022
Poor
Website showed a pool table and then when we got there it turned out it was in a private room.
8 July 2022
Great building, poor staff.
Great location in a historic building downtown Detroit.
The staff was not supportive, waiting time in restaurant for breakfast over 30 mins. Then for the check another 30 mins.
6 July 2022
Very good
cocktails, room, apparatus room
staff, bed, taxes are way too much
9 May 2022
I’d come again!
Nice decor and nice staff, rooms are very comfy.
We heard everything going on in the hallway too clear.
1 May 2022
Awesome hotel
Very nice hotel with a great staff!! Hotel was very clean and in a great location. First time in Detroit and truly enjoyed our stay and the surrounding area. The firefighter memorabilia was awesome!!
Nothing
17 April 2022
Wonderful
Beautiful architecture
Hallways a bit empty feeling
6 April 2022
Fabulous
Very pretty gem and amazing staff.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
General
- - Room service
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
11 February 2025
Very good