Hilton’s first luxury lifestyle hotel in the United States, NoMad Detroit is set to open in 2027, part of Ford Motor Company’s visionary plan for the former train depot turned tech and culture hub. Here’s what we know…
NoMad Hotels has announced its debut in Michigan, following an agreement with Ford Motor Company to open a nearly 180-guestroom hotel in Detroit. The hotel will be housed within The Station at Michigan Central, a 30-acre tech and cultural hub. This is part of an ambitious effort to revitalise Detroit’s historic, once-abandoned passenger rail station. NoMad Detroit closely follows the announcement of the brand’s Asia debut in Singapore, after Sydell Group and Hilton partnered together last year in a joint venture to grow the NoMad brand.
“NoMad has built a reputation for developing hotels that take inspiration from the history, art, design and culture that make a place unique, and NoMad Detroit is poised to be no exception,” said Andrew Zobler, Founder & CEO, Sydell Group. “A city steeped in history with an incredibly bright future, NoMad Detroit is part of an ambitious project that is transforming The Station at Michigan Central into a centre for commerce, innovation, community and culture. As we continue the international expansion of NoMad from the iconic London location, with plans to launch in Detroit and Singapore and more in the works, we look forward to giving travelelrs a chance to experience our unparalleled luxury in the most vibrant destinations.”
Image credit: Jason Keen / NoMad Detroit
NoMad Detroit will anchor the west side of The Station and the top five floors of the building’s tower. Nearly 180 guest rooms, including 30 suites, are slated for the upper floors, marking the first time in the building’s history that floors 14-18 will be occupied. Visitors will also enjoy luxury wellness facilities and additional amenities. Originally opened in 1913, The Station was designed by architects Warren & Wetmore and Reed & Stem, the same team behind New York’s famed Grand Central. NoMad, a globally recognized hospitality innovator, will reimagine The Station’s historic restaurant and carriage house with its signature restaurant and bar concepts. The interior design will celebrate the work of Detroit artists and makers throughout public and guest spaces, continuing NoMad’s tradition of working with local collaborators to make its hotels at once global and very rooted locally.
Detroit is the only U.S. city to be designated by UNESCO as a City of Design, making it the perfect home for NoMad’s Michigan debut, while The Station’s storied past leaves deep wells of inspiration for the hotel’s design. Initially opened in 1913 and replacing the previous Detroit Union Depot, The Station’s more than 110-year history will ground the hotel’s design. Restorations of historic architectural details are important, not just to the aesthetic of the hotel, but to make sure that each guest’s stay helps them connect to their environment. NoMad’s careful renovation of the space will connect the rich history of Michigan Central Station and the City of Detroit with NoMad’s global spirit. NoMad Detroit’s design will be borne out of a collaboration with local artists and makers to create a compelling concept that engages with the community.
“This project is one of many new locations for Hilton’s luxury brands, following announcements in Turks & Caicos, Egypt, Singapore and India,” said Kara Randall, vice president, luxury and mixed-used development, Hilton. “With our existing NoMad footprint in London and NoMad Singapore in the pipeline in Asia, we chose to announce our next NoMad project with Ford, who, like Hilton, represents iconic American companies at this quintessential crossroads for U.S. travel in the historic renovation of Michigan Central Station. This project champions Detroit, rejuvenates a historic landmark and marks Hilton’s luxury debut in Michigan, part of Hilton’s aim to serve every stay occasion in every location.”
Main image credit: Jason Keen / NoMad Detroit
