2 of Michigan's Most Unique Hotels Earn Prestigious MICHELIN Keys

There's amazing, and then there's a MICHELIN style amazing.

The MICHELIN Guide has long been synonymous with culinary excellence, and now it’s extending that prestige to the world of hospitality with its MICHELIN Key ratings. The MICHELIN Key system, newly introduced to the United States this year, recognizes hotels that offer exceptional service, comfort, and overall guest experience. Like its coveted restaurant stars, MICHELIN Keys is a mark of quality and distinction in the hotel industry.

"These are places that significantly add to your experience as a traveler, each vetted and judged excellent in five categories: architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the guest experience in a particular setting", MICHELIN said.

What Two Michigan Hotels Made the MICHELIN Key List for 2024?

Among the new honorees were two Michigan hotels celebrated for their exceptional quality and experience. Both hotels were awarded a 1 Key distinction.

The Daxton Hotel, located in Birmingham's downtown district, blends high-end sophistication with a rich appreciation for modern art. Known for its bold design, the hotel features pieces of art from around the world. At the Daxton, no two rooms or spaces are the same. Guests can indulge in fine dining at Madam to thoughtfully designed spaces that create a sense of luxury and comfort.

The second is the Shinola Hotel, situated in the heart of downtown Detroit This boutique property reflects the city’s industrial heritage with a chic, modern twist. This 16,000 square feet of dining, entertainment, and retail space has become a destination hot spot, and not just for overnights. The Shinola Hotel is a partnership between Shinola, a Detroit-based watch and leather goods manufacturer, and Bedrock, Detroit’s premier multiservice real estate firm, and is at the heart of everything fabulous about the Motor City.

Both hotels exemplify the MICHELIN Guide’s standards of excellence, now recognized alongside some of the best in the world. Congratulations on the honor!

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Stacker curated this list of stunning, historic hotels from every state. To be considered for inclusion, the structure must be more than 50 years old. Many of the selected hotels are listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and several are purported to be haunted.

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Best Airbnb in Michigan Chosen by Architectural Digest is Historic Gem

Architectural Digest, the authority on all things design and decor, created a list of the most unique Airbnbs the country has to offer. Michigan made the list with a historic gem located in legendary Corktown. The "Design-centric Corktown Apartment" was designed by the same architects as the iconic Grand Central Station that's currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation by Ford. Take a look at this chic 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in the heart of everything Detroit fabulous.

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Unique Upper Peninsula All Terrain Airbnb is Full On Pure Michigan

Newley opened for guests in the Upper Peninsula town of Seney, Michigan, this chic cabin in the woods is perfect for those who want to get away and spend some time with friends, family, and those big kid toys. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, there's enough space for 10 guests comfortably. The open space layout of the cabin features a farmhouse-style kitchen for cooking up meals, and heated floors throughout. The price isn't too bad either with nightly rentals starting at $395 per night. Check it out!

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