Three Detroit Hotels Rank in Midwest Top 15
Condé Nast Traveler's 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards placed three Detroit properties among the Midwest's top 15 hotels.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Hotels
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Condé Nast Traveler ranked three Detroit hotels among the top 15 in its Midwest Readers' Choice Awards. The rankings were based on votes from 757,109 respondents in the magazine's 38th annual survey.
Why it matters
The results highlight Detroit's presence among the region's highly rated hotels in a national reader survey. For Michigan travelers and visitors, the rankings offer a reference point when comparing lodging options across the state.
The Godfrey Detroit ranked No. 4 with a score of 98.79, The Shinola Hotel ranked No. 13 with 97.51, and The Detroit Foundation Hotel ranked No. 15 with 96.97. The scores come from a survey that drew 757,109 votes.
The players
Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler is a long-running travel magazine known for its annual Readers' Choice Awards, which poll readers to rank hotels and destinations worldwide.
The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Godfrey Detroit is a boutique hotel in Corktown that is part of Hilton's Curio Collection of independently styled properties.
The Shinola Hotel
The Shinola Hotel is a downtown Detroit property associated with the Shinola brand, which is rooted in the city's manufacturing heritage.
The Detroit Foundation Hotel
The Detroit Foundation Hotel is a downtown property housed in a converted historic firehouse on West Larned Street.
The details
The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton, sits at 1401 Michigan Ave. in Corktown and includes a 5,100-square-foot grand ballroom. The Shinola Hotel is at 1400 Woodward Ave., and The Detroit Foundation Hotel, once a firehouse, is at 250 W. Larned St.
Timeline
Rankings were published in November 2026 as part of the magazine's 38th annual survey.
Travel Outlook
Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards have become a recurring benchmark for hotel quality in the United States. Detroit's placement among Midwest leaders reflects the city's growing lodging profile within that regional competition.
Travelers comparing Detroit lodging can use the published scores to shortlist properties in Corktown, downtown Woodward Avenue, and the Larned Street area. The rankings provide a starting point, though individual stays will depend on rates and availability at booking time.
The takeaway
Reader-voted rankings can help travelers narrow hotel choices, but they capture guest preference rather than current pricing or room availability. Checking recent reviews alongside these scores gives a fuller picture before booking.
Further reading
For more on where to stay, browse the Hotels section for Detroit-area lodging coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 94.7 WCSX.
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