Detroit
Residential boutique — high design meets apartment living, historic grandeur with modern interiors, local art-forward, genuinely livable rather than hotel-formal
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Why It Matters
Named to Travel + Leisure's 2023 Top 100 Hotels (Best New Affordable Luxury Hotels, #9 worldwide) and TripAdvisor's #1 hotel in downtown Detroit. The Book Tower restoration took seven years. The building and its six distinct food and drink venues — from a Parisian brasserie to a Japanese sake pub to a rooftop bar — make it a genuine downtown destination, not just a place to sleep.
ROOST Detroit lives inside the restored Book Tower, a 1920s Italian Renaissance-revival landmark right in the heart of downtown. The concept is simple but rare: 117 apartment-style units — studios to two-bedrooms — that feel genuinely residential, with full kitchens, in-unit washers/dryers, living plants, and handpicked artwork. The building itself is the attraction, with century-old arches, a romantic glass-domed rotunda, and a rooftop bar named after the original architect.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
One Bedroom
A true one-bedroom apartment at 770 square feet, with a separate bedroom featuring a king bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of natural light. Custom furniture, vintage rugs, living plants, and original artwork throughout. Den configurations available in some units.
King
Studio
Combines living and sleeping areas in 518 square feet without sacrificing a full-sized kitchen. High ceilings, loads of natural light, hardwood herringbone oak floors, vintage rugs, living plants, and handpicked artwork. Compact but genuinely livable — not a typical hotel room.
Two Bedroom
At 1,100 square feet, these are genuinely spacious apartment-style suites with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, additional dining seating, extra work space, and the same high-design treatment throughout. Den configurations available. Good for families or two couples traveling together.
The Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Book Tower's Anthology event venue specializes in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Spaces include the Conservatory Ballroom (glass skylight, parquet floors, capacity 225 seated / 300 strolling) and the Linden Room (150-person cocktail or pre-function space). Accommodates parties of 50 to 350.
ROOST Detroit provides a complimentary bike share program for guests. See the Front Desk for a rental agreement form. A practical perk for exploring downtown Detroit — Riverwalk, Eastern Market, and more are all accessible by bike.
A 3,000 sq ft co-working space and lounge on the second floor, featuring private booths, conference rooms, and complimentary coffee stations. Open to hotel guests. Quiet and well-designed — popular with business travelers and remote workers.
On-site yoga classes available for guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
ADA-compliant accessible suites available. Guests should note special needs in reservation comments or call ahead to ensure accessible rooms are held.
3,000 sq ft co-working lounge on the second floor with private booths, conference rooms, and complimentary coffee. Available to all hotel guests.
Full-size washer and dryer in every apartment. Same-day valet dry cleaning and laundry service also available (fee applies).
Le Labo Santal 33 toiletries and bath products provided in all apartments.
Full-size appliances including dishwasher, oven, stovetop, microwave, refrigerator. Stocked with All-Clad cookware, Fortessa glassware and tableware, and OXO tools.
Fresh La Colombe beans stocked in every kitchen, with Bonavita coffee makers, Capresso grinders, and Hario pour-over equipment. Complimentary coffee stations also in The Study lounge.
Secure laptop-compatible lockbox in every apartment.
Every apartment is stocked with a curated collection of live plants, from succulents to cacti.
Experienced concierge staff available around the clock for recommendations, arrangements, and personalized assistance.
Weekly housekeeping is included for all stays. More frequent cleaning is available on request. Note: not daily — this is an apartment hotel, not a traditional hotel.
Pets are welcome. Concierge can coordinate dog walking, grooming, and other pet services. A pet fee applies — confirm details at booking.
Each apartment comes with a SONOS speaker and Samsung 40"–65" 4K Smart TV with Netflix and satellite channels.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property and in all apartments.
On-site valet parking available at approximately $45/night. Self-park garages also available nearby for guests who prefer a cheaper option.
Well-equipped gym with free weights, machines, and stationary bikes. Available around the clock.
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