Historic Train Station Space to Reopen as Luxury Hotel

A luxury hotel spanning 180 rooms and 30 suites is slated to open in the top floors of Michigan Central Station. The development will be the debut of NoMad Hotels in Michigan, brokered through an agreement with Ford Motor Company that owns the former passenger rail station.

“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,” said Bill Ford, executive chair, Ford Motor Company in an official statement. “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.”

The Michigan Central location will be part of Hilton's international luxury portfolio. It follows the announcement of the hotel brand's Asia debut in Singapore.

"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," Andrew Zobler, Founder & CEO, Sydell Group, said in the announcement. “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 center 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 travelers a chance to experience our unparalleled luxury in the most vibrant destinations.”

After years of abandonment and neglect, Michigan Central Station reopened earlier this year after a six-year, billion-dollar restoration effort. It includes workspace for startups, parks, and more, and is being hailed as a symbol of the long-struggling city's resurgence. 

The hotel space is expected to open in 2027.