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4-star hotel · 250 West Larned Street, Detroit
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Hotels in Detroita historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Detroit
8.9/10
A characterful downtown stay with strong rooms and dining, but a few luxury-level misses.
Detroit Foundation Hotel is a historic 4-star boutique in the former fire department headquarters, and we'd pick it for a Detroit weekend with character. Its guestrooms and Apparatus Room restaurant were renovated in 2025. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, spacious rooms, cleanliness and welcoming staff; the location across from Huntington Place also makes it a strong convention base.
The trade-off is that thoughtful design doesn't always come with polished luxury service. Recent guests describe occasional front-desk and restaurant lapses, while several miss basics such as complimentary bottled water. Valet parking costs extra, and the hotel discloses a credit-card surcharge. We'd choose it for atmosphere and dining, but skip it if seamless service and minimal extras matter more.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · hotelsmag.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$725 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
FOUNDATION, KING BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$428 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$426 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 31 to Nov 3, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$393 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 1 to Nov 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 14, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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DELUXE, KING BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 9, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 11, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 14, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 14 to Nov 19, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 21, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Dec 1, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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DELUXE, KING BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 24, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Single room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 17 to Dec 21, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 4, 2027 · 15 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 11 to Jan 13, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Detroit Foundation Hotel: $321 a night all in, Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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A characterful downtown stay with strong rooms and dining, but a few luxury-level misses. a historic 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Detroit, scored for what it is.
Detroit Foundation Hotel is a historic 4-star boutique in the former fire department headquarters, and we'd pick it for a Detroit weekend with character. Its guestrooms and Apparatus Room restaurant were renovated in 2025. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, spacious rooms, cleanliness and welcoming staff; the location across from Huntington Place also makes it a strong convention base.
The trade-off is that thoughtful design doesn't always come with polished luxury service. Recent guests describe occasional front-desk and restaurant lapses, while several miss basics such as complimentary bottled water. Valet parking costs extra, and the hotel discloses a credit-card surcharge. We'd choose it for atmosphere and dining, but skip it if seamless service and minimal extras matter more.
Best for: couples on a downtown weekend; design-minded travelers; Huntington Place convention visitors
Watch out for: occasional service inconsistencies; paid valet and credit-card surcharge; complimentary in-room basics can disappoint
Location: Across from Huntington Place, with downtown dining, the Riverwalk and People Mover nearby.
Rooms: Renovated in 2025; guests regularly praise spacious layouts, comfortable beds and distinctive decor.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Expedia, Hotels.com and Tripadvisor feedback.
Service: Usually warm and helpful, with occasional complaints about front-desk communication and restaurant attentiveness.
Amenities: Apparatus Room restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, in-room dining and a 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes.
Fees and surprises: Valet and pets cost extra; official booking terms disclose a 2.5% credit-card surcharge plus applicable tax.
Axel's opinion of Detroit Foundation Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com · hotelsmag.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Detroit Foundation Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $725 a night · refundable · FOUNDATION, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $428 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $426 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $426 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 3, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $545 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 1 to Nov 10, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $393 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 14, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $397 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 9, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $401 a night · refundable · DELUXE, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $426 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 11, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $396 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 14, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $336 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $409 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 4 adults | $451 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 14 to Nov 19, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $397 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 22, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $457 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 21, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $465 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $607 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $529 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Dec 1, 2026 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $462 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 24, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $485 a night · refundable · DELUXE, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $484 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $550 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $413 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $321 a night · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $322 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $506 a night · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 17 to Dec 21, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $358 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 3 adults | $370 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 4, 2027 · 15 nights · 3 adults | $387 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults | $383 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 3 adults | $377 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $336 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 11 to Jan 13, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $352 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $359 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $343 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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