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Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

4.5 star property
Historic Detroit inn offers a perfect base for exploring the Riverwalk and local attractions, with a welcoming lobby where travelers plan their adventures

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Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn in Detroit offers in-room WiFi, morning coffee in the lobby, a conference center, and luggage storage. Nearby Pewabic Pottery showcases local artistry, just steps from the scenic Riverwalk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Rose Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Rose Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lavender Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Lavender Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Aster Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Aster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Camilla Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Camilla Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Magnolia Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Magnolia Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Zinnia Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Zinnia Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dahlia Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Dahlia Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iris Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Iris Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lily Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Lily Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Detroit, Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn is in the historical district. Fox Theatre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Pewabic Pottery and Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ford Field or Comerica Park. Visit our Detroit travel guide
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Map
8109 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48214

What's nearby

  • Southeast Michigan featuring a sunset
    Detroit Riverwalk
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pewabic Pottery
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • William V. Banks Broadcast Museum
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Dr. Ossian Sweet Residence
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bricktown Station
    6 min drive
  • Detroit Station
    16 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Father Forgive Me
    17 min walk
  • Wendy's
    16 min walk
  • Kielbasa Day
    4 min drive
  • Belle Isle Pizza
    3 min walk

About this property

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

Luxury bed & breakfast near GM Renaissance Center
Located close to Pewabic Pottery and Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 3 meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and printers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or jetted bathtubs plus designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (600 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 20 at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact this property by text message in the morning on their arrival date to arrange check-in.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Water fee: USD 10

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Frederick Stearns House historic inn Detroit
Frederick Stearns House historic inn Bed & breakfast
Frederick Stearns House historic inn Bed & breakfast Detroit

Frequently asked questions

Is Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– midnight for a fee of USD 100.

What time is check-out at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn located?

Located in West Village, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pewabic Pottery and Detroit Riverwalk. Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory and GM Renaissance Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was spotless and comfortable. We appreciated the history of the Inn and enjoyed talking with the owner. Easy to find and was a nice one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff/owner was great to let us check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic home with amazing attention to detail. We stayed in the Astor room. Very comfortable bed and room was perfect. Close to the Ford house which we toured. Owners are very welcoming and passionate about their B&B and made our experience a great memory! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored building. Loved the care and effort they put into making this inn what it is today. So much attention to detail. Great location. Wish our stay was longer. Would Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was amazing and the owners were super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic home. Relaxing setting close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Indian Village area. Beautiful restored 1903 mansion of 16,000 square feet. exquisitely furnished with period furniture and paintings. Close to rverything Detroit had to offer. We stayed two nights and will definitely be coming back. Rachel was such a great host and proudly gave my wife and I a tour of the house. We loved every minute of our stay. Large and comfortable room with a super comfortable bed. You’ll love this one of a kind bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older home that has been beautifully restored. Every detail was attended to. The owner gave us a tour and history of the house. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and relaxing, with an extremely comfortable bed and soothing fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

We had a fabulous stay! The room was spacious, bed and pillows were comfortable. The host was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast of coffee and pastries was generous and delicious. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lifetime Experience

Beautiful place and the owner was wonderful. So much interesting history and love for the area. We plan on going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inviting owners. The entire property has been meticulously re-assembled. Not to "original" but to a perfect mix of modern comforts with amazing charm. I would recommend this House,and already have recommend this house. It was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great romantic weekend stay

Had a wonderful stay at the Frederick Stearns property. The owners Eric & Rachel went above & beyond to make our stay perfect! They gave us a tour of the lovely historic home & even made special mimosas for us for our anniversary during breakfast which was delicious. Our room was very comfortable & large. While sitting in our room (Aster) I did notice quite a bit of dust under the bed which could possibly cause issues for those with allergies. Other than that, the room & home were spotless! I definitely highly recommend a stay at this beautiful property.
Outside
Outdoor patio
Porch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Faith Cullens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

The house is absolutely beautiful! It's probably my fault for not reading correctly, but I thought there would be a full breakfast (there was coffee, fruit and pastries) and that the pub in the basement was open (private parties only). Our room (Aster) was uncomfortably warm, but the rest of the building was nice and cool. A fan in the room would have helped. Getting into the building late at night was a challenge as the door lock system could be improved. Beautiful architecture and history in this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay at the Frederick Stearns house. The house was gorgeous, and we loved learning from the owner the history of the home and the work they put in restoring it. The room was quiet, clean and relaxing, and the coffee and fresh baked pastries in the morning were wonderful! Would highly recommend this stay to anyone that appreciates history, along with the comfort of a luxury hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful & Worth It

This was such a gorgeous place! Just beautiful! The owner checked us in and gave us a little tour. We stayed in the Zinnia room. I thought the bed was very comfy. It had Netflix set up on the tv. The fireplace in our room didn’t work though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I and another couple spent two nights at the Frederic Stearns House and found it to be excellent. Spacious, clean rooms and an inviting ambiance. The historic nature of the Home added to a wonderful experience. Our host, Rachel, was gracious, most helpful, and we loved her cookies. If there is a higher rating than 5 stars, Rachel and the Frederic Stearns House deserve it. Highly recommended. Peter & Shirley, Canyon Lake, Texas
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by Rachel who has renovated, and owns this beautiful historical property. She is lovely:) she greeted us like we were family. The Inn is quiet and in a really pretty part of town. We were there to see a concert downtown, and it was an easy 10 minute Uber. The bed was so comfy, the room bigger than my first apartment. Well appointed. A must stay and a must see if in Detroit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic home has been meticulously restored. It is very comfortable and quiet. Rachel is an amazing hostess and we feel as though we are family and at home when we stay there rather than lodging at a hotel. We have stayed there on several occasions now and it is the only place that we will book in Detroit from here on out. We have stayed at many other locations on The D, this one is the tops by a long shot. The rooms are all amazing and unique. The common areas and other places to relax are all equally amazing. We have absolutely loved every tour and sharing about the restoration of the home. We always look forward to seeing Rachel and sharing conversations with her. This place is special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place to stay!

My stay was the Frederick Stearns was amazing!! My room was clean and Rachel the owner was very responsive to anything I needed. The location was convenient to get to anything downtown. Literally took less than 10 mins to drive to all the action downtown. My only criticisms are that i wish the actual breakfast provided for the B&B had a little more. It was more of a lite continental breakfast with not many options. Other B&Bs I've stayed at gave you a hot breakfast with all the fixins. My other criticism is minor and it was that i cpuldnt control the temperature in my room. However, Rachel was very responsive when i asked her to adjust the heat in my room. Other than that stuff, i HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my best travel experiences. I’ve recommended this as a to-go hotel to my friends with travel plans to Detroit. The owner renovated the historic house with every single design and furniture reflecting the 19th century originals. Frederick Stearns’ story as a pharmaceutical entrepreneur is also inspiring. This whole history and story and the architecture turn the hotel into a museum. I personally could spend days just sitting there imagining myself living in the 19th. Detroit is a great city with splendid history in business and culture. I’m thankful to Rachel for keeping the essence. Reserved parking right next to the house. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not so Happy New Year’s Eve

I read other reviews for this Inn and I was excited to stay here until I met the owner. She was rude and dismissive towards my fiancé and I from the moment we met. She acted as if we should not be able to afford to be there. We were not welcome. IYKYK. Her husband however was extremely nice so look for him. There were other guests there having a party and she was being super helpful but each time she saw us she tended to look away and act as if we were not there. I cannot tell you what the amenities were because we were not informed of anything unless we asked. She was the only staff so we had no choice but to try to engage with her so we kept our interactions minimal. The Inn is beautiful and impeccably clean. The bed was comfortable but our night was ruined. My fiancé wanted to leave and I refused to because we would not have been able to get a refund. It was not a pleasant night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, spacious and spotless. Check-in was easy and the inn is conveniently located just a short distance from excellent dining options. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
On the positive: this is a very clean, well cared for former mansion that is conveniently located on a major Detroit street. Rooms are spacious and nicely furnished, with dressers, a television, and a omfortable sitting area with a loveseat and chair. The bathroom was clean. As a guest, I would have appreciated several features and conveniences: A coffee maker in the room or printed information about Access to coffee in the main floor lobby in the morning. Some print information with information about connecting to the internet; a brochure or literature from the Detroit Visitors’ Bureau; and a list of nearby restaurants. As a customer, I would expect: A grab bar in the shower/tub Hot water in the shower; over three days it never was more than lukewarm Hot and cold water faucet handles that allowed more than a dribble of water in the shower and in the sink At least four bath towels rather than two A bar of soap larger than only the two postage-stamp pats of soap provided, one in the shower and one at the sink A plastic cup (or two) in the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing and owner very friendly. However we booked on Expedia because included free breakfast however owner wanted to charge us $20 pp. we went off site for breakfast. Also couldn’t get the TV to work in the living room, we made the owner aware.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026