The Inn on Ferry Street

3.5 star property

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Business centre
Exterior
Lounge
Staircase
Building design

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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84 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI, 84202
  • Place, Cultural Center Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wayne State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Institute of Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Smith Carriage House Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Inn on Ferry Street

This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a fireplace at reception and a banquet hall are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Inn on Ferry Street offers 33 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around The Inn on Ferry Street. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wayne State University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus meeting rooms.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Cultural Center Historic District and Wayne State University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Inn on Ferry Street, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The historic The Inn on Ferry Street also features concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Detroit hotel is smoke free.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lb per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 26.75 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Inn on Ferry Street Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 169 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, buildings were cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, gorgeous buildings, helpful staff, close to the Q-line, amazing pastries in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting CCS and also right next to a Q line stop so very easy to get downtown. Very safe area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Sharea was outstanding! Everything was Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our room with the bathtub, it was very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. Reception staff were very friendly and the room was clean. Safe and secure, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very clean, beautiful place. So close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and very comfortable! Parking easy. Quiet comfortable beautiful Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Parking on property for a small fee. The property is in need of a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location convenient to local restaurants and coffee shops. Close to downtown. Quiet area and bed was comfortable. Unique, Victorian charm. Easy and safe parking. Will definitely be back. Convenient affordability.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is stunning. Very well kept and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The buildings are beautiful, if in need of some maintenance, which is planned. The location is great - right by DIA and Wayne State and on the free streetcar line. The neighborhood and property felt very safe. Parking was on site for a reasonable fee. The staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The space was excellent: very clean and spacious. The staff were very helpful and dealt with any issues in a timely fashion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Quiet. Clean. Free and convenient parking!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and helpful - room was clean and amenities were nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet, very basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice oasis in Detroit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet and peaceful. Accommodating for sure. Small problem with the heater in our room. Otherwise solid. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Room was spotless and bed was so comfortable. I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Inn was so cute, breakfast pastries were delicious, Inn staff were so friendly. Such a hidden gem of Detroit! Would stay there again! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn on Ferry is a charming place, comfortable, with a friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and setup. Staff was great, room was lovely, and free breakfast is always a win!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a one-night stay, the Inn was ideal. Close to my event, quiet, clean, and homey. I hope to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rufo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are hospitable. Downtown Detroit is very accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025