Detroit Foundation Hotel

Set in the city’s circa-1929 fire department headquarters, this sleek, fashionable hotel in Downtown is 4 miles from the Detroit Institute of Arts and 5 miles from Belle Isle Park, a 982-acre island park. Chic, classically furnished rooms are adorned with local artwork and modern lighting. All have 49-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus minibars and desks. Suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas; 1 has a pool table, a private bar and a dining area. Room service is offered. There’s a swanky New American restaurant offering an industrial-chic bar and chef's table dining experiences. Conference rooms are available.