Best Boutique Hotels in Detroit

Located in Birmingham, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit, The Townsend Hotel impresses guests with its classy atmosphere, afternoon high tea service and attentive staff. Recent guests compliment the newly renovated rooms that feature 300-thread-count Frette sheets, 49-inch TVs, Bose radios, white noise machines and spacious marble bathrooms. Aside from the digs, The Townsend also boasts the well-regarded Rugby Grille Restaurant, a fitness center with Peloton bikes and in-room spa treatments. Recent guests also appreciated the pet-friendly rooms. The only downside, according to past visitors, is the fee for premium in-room Wi-Fi access.

Located 27 miles north of Detroit, The Royal Park Hotel sits on the banks of Paint Creek in Rochester, Michigan. Recent guests enjoy its European-style design aesthetic, adding that it's a great place to escape urban Detroit. Guests also loved the clean, comfortable rooms, which come equipped with flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi access, Italian marble bathrooms and L'Occitane toiletries. For dining, the hotel is home to Park 600 Bar + Kitchen and offers a Royal Tea, held Thursday through Sunday starting at 11:30 a.m. For those looking to explore the area, The Royal Park Hotel provides bike rentals, helmets and locks. While many recent visitors appreciated the on-site amenities and comfortable accommodations, some said there was an air of arrogance among the staff that they weren't a fan of.