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NoMad Detroit will occupy the top five floors of The Station; the hotel also will include a signature restaurant, bar, and health and wellness amenities.
A new hotel is arriving as part of the restoration of The Station at Michigan Central, injecting world-class hospitality into the thriving center of innovation and culture
Michigan Central announced today that it is partnering with the Sydell Group—a joint venture with Hilton—to bring the NoMad hotel brand to Detroit.
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This is the west end of The Station at Michigan Central, where the entrance of the hotel will be located.
“This new renovation of The Station brings together iconic American companies like Ford and Hilton at a location that's truly a historic hub for U.S. travel,” said Josh Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central. “We love the notion of two 100-plus-year-old companies collaborating to create a venue that promises to be a major boost not only for Michigan Central but for the city of Detroit as well.”
With breathtaking views of the Detroit and Canada skylines, NoMad Detroit will occupy the top five floors of the 18-floor former train station—spaces that have never before been used—along with historic areas on the west side of the building, such as the original carriage house and restaurant. The hotel will feature 180 thoughtfully designed rooms, including 30 suites, as well as a signature restaurant and bar, health and wellness amenities, and collaborative spaces that reflect the spirit and talent of Detroit.
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This is what the 18th floor looks like at The Station at Michigan Central; floors 14 through 18 will be transformed into 180 lifestyle luxury rooms at NoMad Detroit.
“One of the things we love about having hospitality at Michigan Central is that it adds another dimension to attracting and keeping people here, bringing energy to all the other activities that we’re doing,” said Sirefman.
The addition of a hotel at The Station will enhance Michigan Central’s 30-acre technology and cultural hub, which in two short years has become the second fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the world.
“The more activated the place, the more the entrepreneurs hopefully are inspired, and we see a direct correlation to that,” said Sirefman. “So, we think the hotel will have a tremendous impact both on the community of entrepreneurs and the much broader community as well.”
Construction of NoMad Detroit is expected to start at the end of this year, and plans are to open the hotel in the first half of 2027.
After reviewing proposals from 16 hospitality brands, Sirefman said NoMad was a perfect fit.
“We really thought the NoMad brand spoke to what’s happening at Michigan Central and this nexus of innovation, culture, and technology,” said Sirefman. “It’s forward-looking while also celebrating the past.”
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This clock is one of the historical features that will be integrated into the NoMad Detroit hotel.
Historic features of The Station will be incorporated into the hotel, such as the clock on display there. It was taken after the station was abandoned and returned anonymously shortly after Ford purchased the property. Sirefman said the team also plans to maintain additional cultural touchpoints, such as 4,000 original rivets salvaged from the carriage house and graffiti that remains on some of the walls.
“We have multiple places in the building where we have honored the legacy of Michigan Central Station while it was vacant, so we want to make sure we keep those gestures where we can,” he said.
Sirefman said NoMad has a penchant for taking grand spaces, like The Station, and transforming them into extraordinary, special places.
“Their focus on lifestyle luxury is very unique with an emphasis on experiences, creativity, art, and the community, and they create oases and spaces that embrace that,” he said, noting that the intent is to create a luxury experience that embraces—and is accessible—to everyone.
“A year after we opened Michigan Central Station to the world, our vision to create a global innovation hub and a destination symbolizing Detroit’s future is well underway. Together with NoMad and Hilton, we are now announcing the next phase of our ambitious vision, offering visitors and the community a unique hotel destination and memorable food and beverage experiences in this iconic landmark. The new NoMad Detroit hotel will not just be a place to stay but an energetic and exciting gathering place for years to come.”
-- Bill Ford
