Sleep Tourism in Detroit: Best Hotels, Spas & Wellness Stays

Story by Max White

Relax and restore with sleep tourism at these hotels in Detroit

There is plenty of hustle and bustle in Detroit, but if you’re looking to unwind and spend some time in your hotel catching up on rest, there are also great spots to stay.

Sleep tourism continues to grow, and a report in 2024 from Hilton found that “rest and relaxation” were one of the top drivers of travel decisions.

If you’re looking to catch up on some sleep and get rest and relaxation in Detroit, here are some great options.

Shinola Hotel

Located in the heart of Downtown Detroit, The Shinola Hotel is a luxury, boutique hotel. The rooms come with signature Shinola bathrobes, a bluetooth speaker system, custom-made mattresses with Italian cotton sheets, luxury bath amenities and more.

The hotel also features what it calls the Rest Well Retreat. It’s described as “A restorative sanctuary amongst the city’s hustle, compelling you to rest well and emerge renewed.” You’ll stay in the Canfield Suite, an 800-square foot room with 20-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. It comes with a private one-hour massage, then time in the deep soaking tub, breakfast in bed, late check out and your own Shinola robe.

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

In the heart of downtown, this restored 1924 landmark leans into recharge mode. Rooms and suites feature the Westin Heavenly Bed and Bath, with easy “stay-in” options like a Starbucks Reserve Café, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, the Boulevard Room for breakfast, and the Motor Bar.

Wellness is front and center: the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio is open 24/7 (think treadmills, rowers, Peloton Bikes), and there’s an indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi. For spa time, The Spa Book Cadillacoffers massages, facials, body wraps, and nail services.

MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Grand Detroit features 400 hotel rooms and 65 suites, and just recently announced a $20 million investment to upgrade the rooms and other parts of the casino hotel. Rooms come with an oversized marble shower with dual rain heads, luxury beds and linens and more.

The upgrades are also planned for the IMMERSE Spa, a 20,000 square foot spa with a variety of services, including custom massage, facials, nail services, waxes and more.

Motor City Casino Hotel

Right outside of Downtown Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel offers a few different packages, whether you want to relax or stay and play in the casino. The 400 rooms come with deep soaking tubs, separate showers, Whish bath amenities and more.

The D. Tour Spa at the hotel also offers many different services, including a mud package, a rocks package, plus massages, body wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures.

The Detroit Club

Right in Downtown Detroit, The Detroit Club is a building that dates back to the 1890s and while it is a members club, it also has 21 hotel rooms available to the public, plus a restaurant, cigar bar and spa.

At the SOAK Spa, located on the lower level of the club, you’ll find a heated saltwater grotto, infrared saunas, massages and facials. The massage menu includes Swedish treatments, cupping treatments, volcanic hot stone massages and more.

The Inn at 97 Winder

Just blocks from Downtown Detroit, The Inn at 97 Winder is a second empire mansion that has 10 one-of-a-kind guest rooms, styled with antique furnishings and art from around the world. There are a few rooms, including a premium king, premium queen with jacuzzi or a presidential suite.

It also features a spa with a variety of treatments, including traditional Swedish, deep tissue, inner balance, a foot massage, and you can also include add-ons.

For those guests staying, you also gues a special complimentary continental breakfast for the next morning.

The Townsend Hotel

Located about 40 minutes north of Detroit, The Townsend is a luxury hotel with restaurants on site and room service, plus incredible rooms. The luxury king room comes with a pillow top Serta mattress made specifically for the hotel, plus luxurious linens and a glass-enclosed shower.

The hotel has in-room spa services where a therapist comes to you. They offer five different spa options at either 60 or 90 minutes. They are:

- Swedish Relaxation Massage
- Couples Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Sports Custom Blend Massage

The Atheneum

The Atheneum Hotel in Detroit’s Greektown neighborhood just underwent a complete makeover, and each room includes skyline views of the city, marble bathrooms with whirlpools or deep soaking tubs. The hotel also includes different restaurants and bars, and has room service every day.

The Godfrey

The Godfrey in Corktown is a luxury lifestyle hotel with each room coming with high-quality linens and plush pillows. The hotel also has different restaurants and bars, including a rooftop lounge that offers great views of the city.

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Max White
Max White is a freelance writer who loves telling stories about his favorite city, Detroit, where he lives with his wife. When he’s not working or writing, you can find him rock climbing, visiting one of the many Detroit breweries, or taking a stroll throughout the city.