Shinola Hotel, Detroit

Shinola Hotel - A 4-star boutique hotel in Downtown Detroit with wood-fired Italian dining and Parker's Alley shopping

This 129-room boutique hotel occupies five buildings including the historic T.B. Rayl Co. store and former Singer Building in Downtown Detroit's Woodward shopping district. Shinola Hotel's accommodations feature custom mattresses, Italian cotton sheets, Chromecast and Apple TV, minibars with local items, and select rooms offer deep soaking tubs or private terraces. Award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini operates San Morello serving wood-fired Italian dishes including pizza, pasta, branzino, and New York strip steak. The property includes The Brakeman beer hall, Penny Red's fried chicken window, and Evening Bar serving seasonal cocktails. Parker's Alley behind the hotel features local retailers including Bon Bon Bon chocolate shop and The Aroma Labs fragrance studio. Facilities include a fitness center, multiple event spaces, 24-hour valet parking, and complimentary WiFi throughout. The hotel is 0.5 miles from Comerica Park and 0.5 miles from Ford Field, with QLINE public transportation stops nearby.

Pros

Multiple dining venues from award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini including wood-fired Italian cuisine at San Morello

Parker's Alley features locally-owned retail shops and unique shopping experiences directly behind the property

Select accommodations include deep soaking tubs, private terraces, and Shinola turntables with vinyl libraries

24-hour valet parking and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel

Walking distance to major attractions including Comerica Park (0.5 miles) and Fox Theatre (0.5 miles)

Cons

No swimming pool or spa facilities on the property

Limited accessibility to some attractions without transportation, with Detroit Institute of Arts located 2 miles away