The Siren Hotel, Detroit
Expert reviews
“A hip boutique hotel now occupies the once abandoned Wurlitzer building. Though the no-frills rooms could stand some perks, this property drips with charm and reflects Detroit’s rich history. Albena, an intimate eight-seat chef’s counter, and Candy Bar, a pink-ceilinged speakeasy, are destinations in their own right.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Perhaps no other city in America has experienced as drastic a cycle of prosperity, decline, and resurgence as Detroit. The Siren Hotel serves as a perfect embodiment of Detroit’s initial era of flourishing prosperity.
Its lobby and public areas, designed in the retro Italian Renaissance style, deviate from the expected industrial aesthetic, taking their cues instead from the original design of the building. This skyscraper, which originally housed the Wurlitzer headquarters, was established in 1926 when such grandeur was considered cutting-edge.
The design of the rooms at The Siren draws from the vibrant spirit of the Roaring Twenties, yet they are modern creations with a slightly more austere sense of style.
Despite their stylishness, they do not compromise on comfort — expect Italian linen and hand-woven blankets, terrazzo tiles, and bespoke toiletries in exquisite bathrooms. They manage to maintain a balance such that they won’t make you feel out of place.
The Siren is at the forefront of Detroit’s contemporary revival, boasting a wide array of communal areas. Populace Coffee kick-starts the day, followed by Karl’s offering straightforward American comfort cuisine, and Albena, an exclusive eight-seater, showcasing the refined culinary skills of Chef Garrett Lipar. Candy Bar, the current drinks lounge, will soon be accompanied by a rooftop bar, a piano/karaoke joint, and even a vinyl store.
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Recent guest reviews
25 July 2023
Great!
Loved the cafe, restaurants and decorations. The robes were amazing! Overall aesthetic was great. Staff was friendly, room was clean. Overall loved it!
Room was a lot smaller than it was shown as online. We requested the superior suite and the room was less spacious / different than it was portrayed. The view was also not great, and I believe the online listing said with the suite we requested it would be a view of the city.
19 July 2023
Beautiful hotel, comfortable stay, kind staff.
The vibe, decor, functionality, and design of the hotel was amazing. Really beautiful , interesting and comfortable
Lack of access to water. There was no complimentary bottled water in the room or when asked for, no drinking fountain or bottle filling station and the ice machine was in the basement. It would have been $5 to buy a bottle of water in the hotel lobby. With the ice machine in the basement, it made it inaccessible to get water and ice for the room which to me is a very basic and important necessity when staying overnight anywhere.
17 July 2023
Pleasant
the shower and shower products were great
The size of the room was small
15 July 2023
It was a great experience, the rooms were a lil small but it’s great for a couple or solo travel.
Loved the decor, the staff was friendly and helpful.the location was amazing
7 July 2023
Location couldn’t have been better
Room was super small with no luggage rack to set suitcases. Bathroom was great. Would book again in a larger room. (No closets or wardrobes????)
2 July 2023
Great stay
Very convenient for walking to tiger stadium or ford field
Honestly the stay was great…very expensive for a tiny room, but you pay for ease and convenience. Only problem I had was there isn’t a coffee maker in the room…for some twisted reason I wake up at 430 on the dot every day. Hated waiting till 7am for the coffee bar to open. Otherwise, good stay!
22 June 2023
Good!
the decor - options - size
There were some details of the hotel that seemed run down
8 May 2023
Swanky and romantic vibes
The vibe is obviously the point here and it is pretty good. Location is very nice, near plenty of good restaurants and bars. The staff were incredibly helpful when we needed them.
Some things could use some TLC. Some furniture not in great shape, fixtures slightly damaged, but these were sort of easy to ignore.
12 April 2023
Beautiful hotel but needs some attention to detail for maintenance and sound proofing.
I woke up every night sweating and the AC control in the room seemed not to work. Also the pump for the shower gel didn’t work. Bed is very low to the ground and the TV is about 2ft away from the bed on the side. I could hear everything going on in the hall. Also didn’t like that that the items (Queen coverlet and robe) being held for me were put back up by two ladies at the front desk. I was told by Ivory on Sunday night that they would hold them until I checked out and he would put a note on my account for it. Luckily the two items I wanted were still available. Please don’t promise something to a customer and then not follow through. Also every time we used the cold water it made a loud sound in the pipes.
31 March 2023
Really beautiful and enjoyable, but slightly more attention to detail would’ve made it 5 stars
Beautiful rooms and hotel, wonderful staff. Fantastic location.
The sofa in our room was ripped and the coffee table had a big chip. The railing of our spiral staircase was sticky, no idea why. It’s a beautiful hotel but I think the vintage furnishing look sometimes means things get worn down and not fixed (not necessarily in the intentional way).
24 March 2023
Came for a concert. Beautiful place.
The architect
Beds were a bit rough.
13 March 2023
We had a lovely stay and appreciated the comfort and luxury, but the cost was high considering many amenities were missi
I loved the historical building and the decor. There was a lot of attention to detail that we appreciated. The staff was pleasant, especially the valet staff and the barista.
I understand that this is a boutique hotel and that being the case, some “normal” hotel amenities may be forgone, but I do feel like a lot of hotel essentials were missing, especially for the cost. At almost $800 for two nights, there was no safe in the room, no mini fridge, no coffee maker, no room service, and no fans in the bathrooms. We loved that there was a coffee bar in the lobby, but would have liked the option to purchase vs. brew coffee in the room. We would have purchased coffee regardless, but almost felt forced to, which was a little off putting due to the cost of the room.
6 March 2023
Perfect for Couples
This hotel is absolutely gorgeous, warm and welcoming. The decor is breathtaking. You feel like you are transformed back in time. The staff is attentive, kind, friendly and very accommodating.
Everything was perfect other than some elevator issues. But that was a minor inconvenience compared to everything else the hotel offers.
25 February 2023
Art Deco Hotel in Downtown Detroit with superb ambience
Art Deco Hotel in Downtown Detroit with superb ambience
6 February 2023
A bit on the expensive side, in terms of room size, but the hotel is beautiful and reminds of 1920's
Beautiful hotel.
Small rooms.
5 February 2023
While the service was inconsistent from the staff. The location of the hotel is great.
The hotel is centrally located. It is easily within walking distance of the arena and other entertainment. The room was clean and well stocked. The hotel has a very cozy feel about it. I plan to stay there again the next time I visit Detroit.
The staff was inconsistent. There were some staff members that went out of their way to help. There were others when I asked questions that I felt like I was bothering them. I had upgraded my room from my original booking and they did not have that information. I ended up with my original booking. While that didn’t bother me because the room meet my needs. I would have rather had the larger room. The coffee bar did not open until 7 AM and there was no coffee pots in the room. I found that to be very annoying.
30 January 2023
We were pleasantly surprised by our experience at The Siren and hope to return.
We enjoyed the historic and authentic atmosphere, and even though it was older, there were newer additions and more luxurious items such as the shower, towels and soap that made it seem modern.
17 January 2023
Solid place to stay. Work on the better heating.
Location. nice bathroom
The water took forever to get hot. The room till a while to get warm. Not enough light in the room. Light switch controlled outlet next to my bed and I didn’t notice it wasn’t charging my phone overnight.
12 January 2023
Pleasant
Loved the atmosphere and decor. Staff was friendly and the breakfast on-site was very good!
I booked a “queen” room but it came with a double bed. Disappointed that this was not specified in the reservation.
15 December 2022
Very good
The rooms were much smaller than expected.
4 December 2022
Very good
Loved the location and the staff. The restaurant upstairs and staff was wonderful. The view was amazing.
It was very tiny. Not expecting the size for the price of the room.
30 November 2022
Pleasant
very well located and staff were very helpful
the bathroom sink was clogged with hair
20 November 2022
Unique Vibe, Great Stay
From the lobby to the hallways to the rooms, the whole vibe of the hotel is unique and very well done. The bed was comfy, the bathroom/shower were great. We had limited interactions with staff during our stay but all were pleasant. And you can't go wrong with a visit to the Candy Bar or Karl's Diner, both cool spots within the hotel.
Our room was very "cozy" and the smallest I've experienced while staying in the city. Weekend luggage was even a bit difficult to stash for 2 of us so would simply suggest to others to pay attention to room size if that's a concern or you're staying a bit longer.
13 November 2022
Fabulous
Great fun and quirky hotel with a comfortable feel. Staff was super friendly.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Karaoke (additional charge)
- - Squash
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
15 August 2023
It was a convenient location hip hotel but the rooms are too small for my liking
The location and had on street parking near
The rooms are small, furniture is short/small, thin walls you can hear everything in the next room