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Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

4.5 star property

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Exterior
A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a table with glasses, and a patterned rug.
Staircase
Terrace/patio
A garden pathway with a statue, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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8109 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48214
  • Place, The Shepherd
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pewabic Pottery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a dresser, and a mirror.

Rose Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lavender Room

Lavender Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Aster Room

Aster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a TV on a stand.

Camilla Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

Magnolia Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zinnia Room

Zinnia Room

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dahlia Room

Dahlia Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iris Room

Iris Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lily Room

Lily Room

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a conference center and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 60-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Detroit bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Pewabic Pottery. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, 3 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Pewabic Pottery and a few minutes from Detroit Riverwalk
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 600 square feet (56 square meters) and includes a conference center. The luxury Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and an elevator. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn was completed in April 2022.

This Tudor Detroit bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (600 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact this property by text message in the morning on their arrival date to arrange check-in.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Water fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Utility fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Water fee: USD 10

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an access code. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Frederick Stearns House historic inn Detroit
Frederick Stearns House historic inn Bed & breakfast
Frederick Stearns House historic inn Bed & breakfast Detroit

Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored mansion made into a wonderful bed and breakfast. A jewel in the city of Detroit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Frederick Stearns House was exceptional! We enjoyed fabulous staff and property's unique historic beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Valentine’s Day getaway was absolutely lovely! Rachel, the owner, was incredibly warm and attentive, making us feel truly welcome. I can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was great and our host was most accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, spacious and spotless. Check-in was easy and the inn is conveniently located just a short distance from excellent dining options. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was spotless and comfortable. We appreciated the history of the Inn and enjoyed talking with the owner. Easy to find and was a nice one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff/owner was great to let us check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing and owner very friendly. However we booked on Expedia because included free breakfast however owner wanted to charge us $20 pp. we went off site for breakfast. Also couldn’t get the TV to work in the living room, we made the owner aware.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to drive to downtown , great bed, interesting property, very helpful host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was amazing and the owners were super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay. Six big rooms and bathrooms. Host was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay, everything was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored building. Loved the care and effort they put into making this inn what it is today. So much attention to detail. Great location. Wish our stay was longer. Would Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic home with amazing attention to detail. We stayed in the Astor room. Very comfortable bed and room was perfect. Close to the Ford house which we toured. Owners are very welcoming and passionate about their B&B and made our experience a great memory! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was a delightful person to chat with. The house was amazing and a great treat for my husband snd it to experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, lovely hosts, and comfy accommodations! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn. The owner was there most of the time to answer any questions and provided some great information on the history of the Inn and surrounding area. She also prepared very delicious breakfasts. The room was large and comfortable and there are many interesting decorations throughout the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderfully restored inn. Rachel the owner was wonderful. We will always stay here when in downtown Detroit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. Nice room, great breakfast, interesting house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic home. Relaxing setting close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Detroit gem

Amazing place to stay. Great couple who run it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful B and B. Great bed. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homemade breakfast to order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025