Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

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In Detroit's historic neighborhood, Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn offers a charming retreat with in-room WiFi and conference center. Unwind with coffee or tea in the lobby, take advantage of luggage storage, and explore nearby Pewabic Pottery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Yard
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator

Why we love this property

Dreamy luxury sleep
This bed & breakfast features curated rooms with premium bedding, down comforters, and pillow menus. Jetted tubs, rainfall showers, and champagne service await.
Luxury historic charm
This luxury property boasts curated decor while nestled in a historical district. The elegant surroundings create a distinctive and memorable atmosphere.

Room options

Rose Room

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

Lavender Room

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

Aster Room

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

Camilla Room

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

Magnolia Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Zinnia Room

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Dahlia Room

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

Iris Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lily Room

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
8109 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48214

What's nearby

  • The Shepherd - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pewabic Pottery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Pink - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Detroit Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Elmwood Cemetery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 16 min drive
  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 35 min drive
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 36 min drive
  • Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 55 min drive
  • Detroit Station - 16 min drive
  • Dearborn Station - 23 min drive
  • Windsor Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sindbad's Restaurant & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Father Forgive Me - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Roses - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

  • When you stay at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pewabic Pottery and Detroit Riverwalk. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This luxurious bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Ford Field and Comerica Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception

Working away

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Printer

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Utility fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Water fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 100
  • Water is available for an extra charge of USD 10 per day

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

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

Does Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino at Greektown (6-min drive) and MotorCity Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Pewabic Pottery (0.9 mi) and Detroit Riverwalk (1.2 mi), along with Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory (1.8 mi) and GM Renaissance Center (2.9 mi).

Does Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

Does Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn like?

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn is in West Village, a short 18-minute walk from Pewabic Pottery.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was generous, delicious, and made to order. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

The property is lovely. But it is like living in a museum . The hostess didn’t inform of any amenities and there was NO breakfast The location was convenient to the entrance to belle isle which is worth the trip. Don’t arrive before 3pm as locked and no one there
Janet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored mansion made into a wonderful bed and breakfast. A jewel in the city of Detroit
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Frederick Stearns House was exceptional! We enjoyed fabulous staff and property's unique historic beauty.
Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great and our host was most accommodating
Arthur, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Georgia, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff/owner was great to let us check in early.
Ted, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

My fiancé and I recently stayed at this property and truly enjoyed many aspects of our visit. The property itself is absolutely gorgeous and our room exceeded our expectations-especially the bathroom, which was one of the highlights of our stay. Based on that experience alone, we were genuinely excited about returning in the near future. However, shortly after our stay, we were unexpectedly charged $300 for “missing bathrobes” that were never in our room in the first place. Although the charge was refunded the interaction was uncomfortable and lacked an apology leaving me feeling like my honesty was questioned. Overall, this is a lovely property with real potential to deliver a great guest experience, unfortunately how situations like this are handled matters just as much as the stay itself. I hope the management will reflect on this and approach future guest concerns with a more open and respectful mindset.
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was amazing and the owners were super friendly and very helpful.
Guadalupe, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored historic home. Relaxing setting close to downtown.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and relaxing, with an extremely comfortable bed and soothing fireplace.
Jeron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lifetime Experience

Beautiful place and the owner was wonderful. So much interesting history and love for the area. We plan on going back.
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Mathew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Noelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Reanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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!
Faith Cullens, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Peter L, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Juli, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Ellen, 3-night trip