by
Detroit’s Michigan Central, Corktown’s revived gem, plans to open a nearly 180-room NoMad Detroit hotel on the top five floors on the west side of the building in 2027.
Michigan Central photo
Michigan Central, which reopened last year after Ford Motor Co. poured hundreds of millions of dollars into its renovation, is partnering with Sydell Group and Hilton.
“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,” said Andrew Zobler, Founder & CEO of Sydell Group, in a statement. “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.”
The station reopened last June after a six-year restoration. It had been closed since 1988.
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford, who led the charge for the station's renovation, said in a statement:
“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.”
Josh Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central, said in a statement: “NoMad’s track record of thoughtfully integrating into culturally significant places and of creating spaces that celebrate local character made them a natural fit.”
Also read:
Detroit Rescues a Train Station As it Plots its Own Future (New York Times)
