Detroit Foundation Hotel

250 West Larned St., Detroit, MI 48226 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star Property
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4.0/5

Based on 511 guest reviews

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  • Gym is available on property
  • 100 rooms in property
  • 5 floors in hotel
  • 8 suites in hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
  • Check-out: 12:00 pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group friendly rating of 7.3/10
  • 4 conference rooms in property

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Local Attractions

Detroit Casinos, Detroit Institute of Arts, The Max Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, The Detroit Opera House and The Music Hall Center, The Motown Museum, The Henry Ford Museum, Detroit Zoo, Riverwalk, Comerica Park, Ford Field, Joe Louis Arena.

Verified Reviews of Detroit Foundation Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Pleasant Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
John and Bri at front desk were extremely helpful and accommodating and the bar and wait staff professional. Would recommend.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 31 to Sat Apr 01 2023 at a 6257.41 average nightly rate.
"Fabulous Decor"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Love that you kept as much of the old building as possible. The tiles are amazing, and fireman's pole is great.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Sep-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 23 to Sun Sep 25 2022 at a $341.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We loved the old world design. The beds were comfortable. The shower tiles, colors and products were great. The room was two queens. Good size. The valets were kind and efficient.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jan-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 21 to Sun Jan 23 2022 at a $308.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 511 guest reviews

Property Description

A new forging of the best of Detroit's past and future. The Detroit Foundation Hotel combines communal, industrial, and luxury design to transform Detroit's 1929 former Fire Department headquarters into a 100-room hotel. With spaces designed for socializing, creating, eating, drinking, and relaxing, we will bring together world travelers and neighbors and showcase Detroit's legacy and knack for innovation. The Foundation Hotel will stand undisputed as THE destination for Detroit hospitality. The Foundation Hotel's 100 rooms, including 8 suites provide just the right mix of historic architectural detail with luxurious modern amenities.

Green Sustainability

Amenity recycling program. Reuse linen program for 3 day use to reduced water, energy, labor, detergent and sheet/towel replacement costs. Shared bike program.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 5
Rooms: 100
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 100
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 8
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 4 View Spaces
Meeting Space: sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 6:30 am - 12:00 am
Pool Info: No onsite pool
Ownership: Aparium Hotel Group
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
For individual cancellation policy please cancel 24 hours prior to arrival or forfeit the cost of the first night of your reservation. For courtesy room block cancelations please allow for 72 hours’ notice or forfeit the cost of the first night of your re
Nightly Parking: $40
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 6.00% (Cobo, Stadium, City)
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.00%
Parking Fee: 30.00 Per Night (Valet only)
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Item
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 125.00 Per Person (for 3 hours)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 26.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 34.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 35.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 24.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 72.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 67.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 13.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 11.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 65.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 6.00 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 6.00 Per Person
Banquet Hosted Bar: 24.00 Per Person (3 hours)
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 4.00 Per Item

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Currency exchange
  • Electric Car Charging Station
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Showtime
  • TV Channel: Cinemax
  • TV Channel: Starz
  • TV Channel: The Movie Channel
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: NFL Network
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • Valet Parking

Airport & Shuttle Information

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is 21 miles with an estimated travel time of 25-40 minutes. Uber/Tax cost runs from $33-$55 per way and no onsite airport shuttle.

Local Shuttle Info: House car available for guest use up to 5 mile radius.

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is available in our main dining room or through in-room dining for a cost of $10-$13++ per person. Continental breakfast packages can be purchased for an additional $10 per person per day.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are welcome at the hotel. A $75.00 fee is required at check-in to allow us to thoroughly clean and sanitize the room after your departure. No more than two pets are allowed per guestroom.

Parking Info

Daily valet parking is $40 per day with in an out privileges. Valet spaces will be covered. No self-parking or bus parking available at the hotel but local parking options do have self-parking and bus parking.

Internet / WiFI

Wi-fi is available throughout the entire hotel and guestrooms. The cost is complimentary with your guestroom.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Detroit Foundation Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Detroit Foundation Hotel.

Feel free to use the Detroit Foundation Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Detroit event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
5th Floor Event Space 60 x 24 x 12 1440--/1207260354135--/--150160144
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5th Floor Event Space

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1440 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 24 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
5
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
10
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
In addition to the rental costs all spaces have a F&B minimum spend. 5th Floor Event Space F&B minimum- Day use $6,000/ Evening use $8,000Meeting Room F&B minimum- Day or evening use $2,800Boardroom F&B minimum - Day or evening use $2,200
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Meeting Room 20 x 24 x 10 480--/322820121416--/--5350--
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Meeting Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
480 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
20 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
In addition to the rental costs all spaces have a F&B minimum spend. 5th Floor Event Space F&B minimum- Day use $6,000/ Evening use $8,000Meeting Room F&B minimum- Day or evening use $2,800Boardroom F&B minimum - Day or evening use $2,200
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Boardroom 15 x 24 x 10 360--/--------1112--/--------
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Boardroom

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
360 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
In addition to the rental costs all spaces have a F&B minimum spend. 5th Floor Event Space F&B minimum- Day use $6,000/ Evening use $8,000Meeting Room F&B minimum- Day or evening use $2,800Boardroom F&B minimum - Day or evening use $2,200
Photo of Boardroom

FAQs about Detroit Foundation Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Detroit Foundation Hotel have?

There are 100 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Detroit Foundation Hotel?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Detroit Foundation Hotel?

Breakfast is available in our main dining room or through in-room dining for a cost of $10-$13++ per person. Continental breakfast packages can be purchased for an additional $10 per person per day.

What parking is available at Detroit Foundation Hotel?

Daily valet parking is $40 per day with in an out privileges. Valet spaces will be covered. No self-parking or bus parking available at the hotel but local parking options do have self-parking and bus parking.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-fi is available throughout the entire hotel and guestrooms. The cost is complimentary with your guestroom.

Is there a gym at Detroit Foundation Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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