Hometown Hero
FROM FIREHOUSE FOUNDATIONS TO DISTINCTIVE STAY
Walk through our doors and you step into a story still unfolding. These limestone walls that once held the rumble of diesel engines now welcome guests in style.
The apparatus bays where Detroit’s fire trucks stood ready are now gathering spaces where friends meet and business gets done. Those iconic brass poles that carried firefighters to action? They’re still here, reminding us daily of the courage and community that built this city.
We’ve kept what matters: the soaring ceilings, the intricate Romanesque Revival details, the sense of purpose that fills every room. And we’ve added world class dining, energetic events, modern design, and stunning local art — everything you need for comfort, connection, and a truly memorable stay in the Motor City.
Your Questions AnsweredDowntown Detroit Hotels FAQs
Valet parking is available 24 Hours a Day at Foundation Hotel. Overnight parking is $45 per vehicle and daily parking is $20 per vehicle.
We are a pet friendly hotel with a non-refundable pet cleaning fee of $75. Up to 2 total pets, 50 lbs per pet. Service animals, of course, are welcome.
Yes, all guests are welcome.
Our downtown Detroit hotel is ideally located near the following major attractions: Huntington Center, Ford Field, Little Ceasar’s Arena, Comerica Park, Fox Theatre, Fisher Theatre, Corktown, Eastern Market, Hamtramck, Hitsville, Motown Museum, Henry Ford and Greenfield Village.
Yes, room service is available from 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily.
- Yes, with many attractions and locations being our local partners
- TCF Convention Center Detroit https://www.tcfcenterdetroit.com/
- Detroit Institute of Arts https://www.dia.org/
- Eastern Market https://easternmarket.org/
- The Fox Theatre http://foxtheatredetroit.net/
- Comerica Park https://www.mlb.com/tigers/ballpark
- Ford Field https://www.fordfield.com/
- Little Caesers Arena https://www.313presents.com/venues-events/little-caesars-arena
- Detroit Opera House https://michiganopera.org/
- Broadway in Detroit https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/
Formerly the Detroit Fire Department Headquarters (built in 1929) and thoughtfully restored into the Detroit Foundation Hotel in 2017.
Our hotel features several different varieties of guest rooms based solely on square footage and in room aesthetics. The majority of our guest rooms feature a king-sized bed with reclaimed wood headboards and local architecture murals on the walls. The Detroit Foundation features several suite types ranging from Junior Suites all the way to the Commissioner’s Suite affectionately named as this hallowed space was once the Commissioner’s Office in the 1930’s. Visit our stay page for more info.
Our spaces feature ADA amenities including:
- Public spaces: registration desk pathway, service animals are welcome, elevators, accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways, accessible route from public entrance to accessible guest rooms
- Guestrooms: deadbolt locks lowered, doors with lever handles, hearing accessible rooms and/or kits, convenience power at the bedside, wireless charging pad at the nightstand
- Bathrooms: bathroom grab bars, bathtub seat, roll-in shower, adjustable shower wand, toilet seat at wheelchair height
- For a full list of ADA amenities, please visit the front desk or call us at (313) 800-5500.
Checkin is 3 pm and check out is 12 pm.
Yes, DFH is a smoke free hotel.
Yes, there is free wifi for all guests.
