Location. The Inn on Ferry Street is a historically registered collection of charming mansions in Detroit, Mich. Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University are each one block from the inn. Detroit Medical Center is also nearby. Detroit Metropolitan International Airport is 20 miles away. Hotel Features.The Inn consists of four mansions and two carriage houses built in the Queen Anne style of the late 1800s. The charming character houses were beautifully refurbished for hospitality service in 2000. Each house carries a unique style under the name of its original proprietor, ranging from prominent Michigan architect John Scott, to Herman Roehm, 19th- century President of the Detroit Carriage Company. The first floor of each mansion boasts an elegantly designed parlor. Parlors may feature a baby grand piano, fireplace or dignified library. A grand staircase leads to the above guestrooms and suites. Guests rise each morning to a complimentary weekday newspaper over deluxe breakfast and coffee. Bellhop services and security are available 24 hours a day.

Guestrooms.Rooms reflect a dignified era through contemporary designs and amenities. Accoutrements include complimentary high- speed Internet access, a writing desk, CD player and coffeemaker with premium coffee. Select suites boast jetted tubs, balconies and skylights. With an enviable location in the cultural district the Inn on Ferry Street presents uniquely historic accommodations for business and leisure travelers.

Expert Tip. About 11 miles from the hotel is The Henry Ford museum which is the home to The Rosa Parks Bus, Licoln's Chair and the Kennedy Limousine.

Room Types:

Deluxe:   One king bed or one queen bed with duvet and premium bedding. May include Arts and Crafts-style furnishing, sleigh bed, round table with chairs, writing desk with chair, or high-back upholstered chair with ottoman. May have turret with windows, bay windows, and skylight. May have decorative (nonfunctioning) fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Cable TV. CD player. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker with Starbucks coffee. Hair dryer. Private bathroom may have tub and shower. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.

Executive :   One king bed or one queen bed with duvet and premium bedding. May have separate parlor, upholstered chair, sofa bed, large desk, activity table with chairs, high-back upholstered chair, or settee. May have arched windows and decorative (nonfunctioning) fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Cable TV. CD player. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker with Starbucks coffee. Hair dryer. Private bathroom may have jetted tub with shower. Iron/ironing board.

Driving Directions: Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 22 miles.