Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Library
Exterior detail
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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8109 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48214
  • Place, Pewabic Pottery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elmwood Cemetery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Lavender Room

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

Aster Room

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

Camilla Room

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

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About the area

Detroit

With a stay at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn in Detroit (West Village), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pewabic Pottery and Detroit Riverwalk. .This luxury bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory and 3 mi (4.9 km) from GM Renaissance Center.

What's nearby

  • Pewabic Pottery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Detroit Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • William V. Banks Broadcast Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dr. Ossian Sweet Residence - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Elmwood Cemetery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

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
  • ‪Belle Isle Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Red Hook Detroit - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

Luxury bed & breakfast with a coffee shop, near Pewabic Pottery
Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Detroit bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Detroit? This bed & breakfast has 600 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental 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 centre (600 square foot 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Ted, Lincoln

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

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homemade breakfast to order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay. Six big rooms and bathrooms. Host was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn. The owner was there most of the time to answer any questions and provided some great information on the history of the Inn and surrounding area. She also prepared very delicious breakfasts. The room was large and comfortable and there are many interesting decorations throughout the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne, Carlsbad, CA

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida, tulsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

Tonya

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

Great experience!

It was more than we anticipated. Beautiful rooms and wonderful baths. The breakfast was excellent and the service wonderful. I can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Historic home restored perfectly! Check in and out was seamless. Perfect location to stay after the Tigers game! We will certainly return to the Rose Room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Splendid mansion in a very nice neighborhood. Rooms are very spacious. Owners are very nice people and are true heroes to put so much time, effort and resources into revitalization of the building. It's really impressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to drive to downtown , great bed, interesting property, very helpful host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leizl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaresia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst experience ever

First and foremost, the desk host was rude. The rules on the hotels app doesn’t add up to what she said. The rooms were extremely cold and she wasn’t very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the clean space. Its so well put together.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
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

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

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful B and B. Great bed. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderfully restored inn. Rachel the owner was wonderful. We will always stay here when in downtown Detroit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025