TL;DR

Location: Downtown Detroit, Michigan in a 1923 Renaissance Revival building.
Style: Chic, vintage, lavish lobby with velvet, gold furnishings, and dramatic lighting.
Vibe: Mysteriously curtained, forever-nighttime ambiance with carved columns and low-relief sculpture.
Brand: Part of the Ash Hotel Group.
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Who doesn’t like a good Homer reference in their tourism day-to-day? This Siren is a Downtown Detroit, Michigan boutique beauty from the sumptuous stylings of the Ash Hotel Group.

It is housed in a Renaissance Revival building from 1923 – perfectly suited to the brand’s notably chic, vintage vibe.

The lobby itself is a worth a stay, mysteriously curtained behind its floor-to-ceiling windows.

It’s lavishly decorated with swathes of velvet, ornate golden furnishings, and warm lamplight that gives it a forever-nighttime vibe.

It all matches perfectly with the building’s carved columns, low-relief sculpture and dazzling lighting.

If you’ve a flair for drama and love for the ’20s, this is your spot.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 106
Decor: Smaller rooms with nostalgic charm and siren motif details.
Amenities: TVs, hand-loomed blankets, comfy linens, tasty snacks, custom bath amenities.
Room types: Hideouts, Studio rooms, Chambers, Playrooms, Chamber Superior, Parlor, and Suites.
Views: Cityscape sparkling at night, or upper floors with stunning vistas.
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There’s a wide variety of rooms to choose from. Many are on the smaller side, with much simpler decor than the lobby area, but they feel nostalgic and sweet.

With the siren motif around, some feel almost like a bedroom you’d sleep in at your friend’s uncle’s beach house.

Instead of waves you’ll see the entire city from the room, sparkling after sunset. The showers are especially charming, with glass block walls and coral tiling.

They’re stocked with custom bath amenities you won’t find anywhere else.

All rooms include TVs, hand-loomed blankets featuring the house siren, deliciously comfy linens and some notably tasty snacks.

The smallest rooms are the cute bunkhouses called Hideouts and Studio rooms with full beds and window side cushions.

The queen-sized Chambers, and the ‘Playrooms’ (two full beds) feel more like a regular hotel room, with benches and wardrobes.

The Chamber Superior and the Parlor are more typical luxury hotel size, sporting some charming vintage chairs and desks.

The suites offer more than enough room, with stunning views, unique furniture pieces, custom terrazzo-tiled vanities, and beds on an upper floor.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Breakfast/Brunch: Siren Cafe, romantic coffee and fresh pastries.
Dinner/Drinks: Ash Bar, upscale comfort food; Candy Bar, innovative speakeasy cocktails; Sid Gold’s, piano karaoke bar.
Menu highlights: Unique cocktails, Coney Dog, and other creative offerings.

You can go out to breakfast, and why not try a local brunch, but anyone who keeps it light in the morning should check out the Siren Cafe, the perfect spot for a romantic coffee and fresh pastry.

For a dinner and drinks, the Ash Bar is a classic spot for dialed up (in caliber) comfort food.

The Coney Dog, part of the 3-6 happy hour menu, is a great example, a gentleman’s hot dog lathered in a delightful mix of condiments on a soft brioche bun.

The Candy Bar is the hotel’s beloved almost-a-gimmick of a speakeasy, offering unique cocktails that actually feel like something new.

They play with liquor we assumed was relegated to sorority parties, like clever coconut-rum martinis balanced with a hint of saline.

The newest addition is Sid Gold’s, the piano karaoke bar that serves up a long list of the classics as you sing your heart out.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Downtown: Steps from Grand Circus Park, Comerica Park, and Ford Field.
Entertainment: Easy walk to Opera House, Filmore, and Fox Theatre.
Cultural: Q-line access to Contemporary Art Museum and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Day trips: Macomb for parks and shopping; Wayne for Levantine cuisine.

If you want to be downtown, this is the spot. Right outside of the hotel you’ll find Grand Circus Park, Comerica Park and Ford Field.

You’ll also be an easy walk from the Opera House, the Filmore, and the Fox Theatre.

Food and drink in walking distance is also no problem. You’ll be surrounded by hip wine bars, pâtisseries, and a casual brewpub right next door.

Get on the Q-line in five minutes and head towards the Contemporary Art Museum in midtown, where you’ll also find some interesting spots to eat and drink.

Don’t forget to make it to the North End to check out the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Guests on wheels can enjoy some of the best Levantine snacks in the country in Wayne, while the more traditional-inclined can enjoy Macomb.

It’s the waterside spot for parties, relaxation, parks, and shopping.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”Beautiful, antique 1920s era hotel in a great location! Beautiful furniture and decor, everything is actual antique and absolutely gorgeous. The staff are amazing and so friendly. We ate at the bar and the food was delicious and reasonably priced….”

”This is a charming boutique hotel. The staff is amazing, the location is great and the on site restaurant, cocktail bar and mini café stand are not only very instagrammable but also very good….”