Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection

It’s beautiful building located close to everything.

Location / comfort / function

Property is gorgeous with a luxurious vibe. Excellent central location and truly wonderful staff.

Even with all the hustle and bustle going on in downtown Detroit, walking through these doors transports you into a clean luxurious relaxing environment immediately. The decor was tasteful and the room accommodations were perfect.

The cleanliness and customer service

Beautiful facility! Wonderful staff! Incredible view from our 9th floor room!

Upon checkin we were greeted by Evie. She gave us a kind and friendly welcome and provided excellent customer service. The lobby atrium is absolutely beautiful. The lobby is also comfortable and inviting with its fireplaces and comfortable seating. The room gave a vintage modern feel with nice touches throughout. The bed was comfortable and the room had a large window with a view of the city.

Awesome experience at the David Whitney. Beautiful, historic building with great room and amazingly friendly and accommodating staff. We were there for a concert at the Detroit Masonic Temple Theater. Quick and affordable Uber to and from. Great location.

Eva was the best!! She went above and beyond and helped us out a ton! Great attitude, and very very nice!

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Shoutout to Evan, Kolby and Eva at the front desk for OUTSTANDING customer service! Consistently helpful, kind, and thoughtful throughout our stay. We need more people like Eva, Kolby and Evan in client facing careers. We will come back to the David Whitney because of these 3 wonderful humans!

This hotel is beautiful and the location was amazing for our girls night out in the D! It was cold but we still walked to the Opera House which was a block away. Walked to Sexy Stwak (delicious) for dinner and to the Candy Bar (cool place with fancy drinks) for after show drinks. Our room was beautiful, large, and beds were very comfortable. We started our evening off with a few beverages in the hotel Library bar listening to an amazing piano player. The bar was very cozy and comfortable. We give this hotel a five star rating. We will definitely come again to stay!

My husband and I visited the David Whitney last year for his birthday and we enjoyed it so much we returned for my birthday this year. Eva and Tashia made not only our check in process easy and enjoyable but we were treated to an incredible upgrade that made this stay extra memorable. The downstairs restaurant has delicious menu options, in hotel coffee shop that delivers great lattes and overall stunning preservation of a historic staple of downtown Detroit. We will definitely be back.

We spent two nights downtown to watch a Red Wings game and visit some favorite spots downtown.

The locations of the hotel is perfect with roughly half a mile walk to everywhere. Even though we arrived at 1130pm we were taken care of by the front desk and the valet attendant. We were upgraded to a non-view suite which was a lovely room with living room and full kitchen. It faced the inner courtyard but we could still see it snow.

The food and service at the restaurant was also good and the gym was very big and not just when I was there. No lounge but plenty of amenities in the hotel. Valet pickup was fast Sunday morning even though they were very busy at 1030am.

Our new favorite spot in downtown Detroit.

The building itself has been beautifully renovated and with its art deco style creates quite sophisticated charm. However, there were no slippers in our room and the mattress on the king size bed, had a huge dent on one side, which made my sleep quite uncomfortable.

10/10 highly recommend. I travel a lot for work so I experience a lot of hotels, and this is one of the only places that I truly can't wait to come back to.

My husband and I came from Canada to get away for a night. The location, the architecture, the staff - (Mike at the desk, Kevin at the bar), the room, THE ROBES, all incredible. Really enjoyed the library bar and the lounge on the second floor. It's a vibe 🔥

Our room was beautiful and comfortable. The Library Bar was so cozy and inviting — bartenders Ally and Kevin were the BEST!!!

My partner and I recently found ourselves stranded in Detroit due to a winter storm and chose the historic David Whitney Hotel for our stay. With our status we were pleased to be offered a complimentary upgrade to a full 1 bedroom apartment upon check-in to on the 11th floor. While the building is an architectural marvel, the experience was a blend of historic grandeur and some "new hotel" growing pains.

The Pros:

• The Architecture: The $100 million renovation is breathtaking. From the marble detailing in the lobby to the common areas on the second floor, it is easily one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Particularly the hotel lobby is stunning.
• The Upgrade: Our 11th-floor apartment was incredibly spacious. Having that extra room while dealing with travel delays was a major plus. Ours faced the atrium but we found it got a decent amount of light.
• Exceptional Staff: The service is the hotel's strongest suit. Every staff member we encountered was attentive and went above and beyond to help us during our stay.

The Cons:

• Room Execution: Despite the beautiful wallpaper and trim, the room lacked sufficient lighting to actually appreciate the detail. We also noticed minor maintenance oversights, like a non-functioning nightlight and over-stove light.
• Climate & Plumbing: The building felt quite drafty in the winter cold, and we had to run the heat on high to stay comfortable. Additionally, the water pressure was surprisingly low for a renovation of this scale. Adequate but low and over a long stay of more than 3 days, would get annoying.
• Dining & Noise: The lobby bar is a highlight, but the in-hotel restaurant feels like it hasn’t quite "zeroed in" yet. The quality of our Beef Au Jus meat seemed to be 65% fat low grade meat, the French fries looked great but tasted like calamari or whatever seafood they were also frying. The cocktail and service were the highlight. I hope they get it zeroed in because it’s a beautiful space and looks into the lobby. Sound from the room hallways carries quite easily into the other rooms.

Bottom Line:

The David Whitney is centrally located and visually stunning, but it leans more "high-end corporate" than "intimate boutique." Given the high price point for Detroit and the minor practical issues, we decided to try a different boutique hotel for our second night of being stranded but were happy we spent the night.