NoMad Hotels has announced its debut in Michigan, following an agreement with Ford Motor Company to open a nearly 180-guest room hotel in Detroit. The hotel will be housed within The Station at Michigan Central, a 30-acre tech and cultural hub. This is part of an ambitious effort to revitalize Detroit’s historic, once-abandoned passenger rail station. NoMad Detroit closely follows the announcement of the brand’s Asia debut in Singapore, after Sydell Group and Hilton partnered together last year in a joint venture to grow the NoMad brand. The NoMad brand was founded in 2011 and is led by CEO Andrew Zobler, an industry veteran in the lifestyle hospitality space. NoMad’s legacy in creative place making is unmistakable, with its brand becoming a namesake for the New York neighborhood it helped revitalize.
“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, Sydell Group. “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.”
Expected to open in 2027, NoMad Detroit will anchor the west side of The Station and the top five floors of the building’s tower. Nearly 180 guest rooms, including 30 suites, are slated for the upper floors, marking the first time in the building’s history that floors 14-18 will be occupied. Visitors will also enjoy luxury wellness facilities and additional amenities. Originally opened in 1913, The Station was designed by architects Warren & Wetmore and Reed & Stem, the same team behind New York’s famed Grand Central. NoMad, a globally recognized hospitality innovator, will reimagine The Station’s historic restaurant and carriage house with its signature restaurant and bar concepts. The interior design will celebrate the work of Detroit artists and makers throughout public and guest spaces, continuing NoMad’s tradition of working with local collaborators to make its hotels at once global and very rooted locally.
The announcement of NoMad Detroit comes nearly one year after Michigan Central and Ford celebrated The Station’s reopening last June and propels the project forward to its next phase of reactivation as a global destination. As the centerpiece of Michigan Central’s 30-acre district, The Station supercharges the growth of Detroit’s technology ecosystem by accommodating larger tenants and established companies, attracting technology talent, drawing in diverse businesses and integrating youth training. Since launching in April 2023, Michigan Central has grown into a diverse innovation ecosystem with nearly 240 companies. Michigan Central and Ford opened The Station in June 2024, after a meticulous six-year restoration, as the centerpiece of the 30-acre district. Today, The Station has become home to multinational corporations and small businesses as tenants and has welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors to experience unique cultural programming and historical tours. NoMad Detroit will deliver accessible luxury experiences to Detroiters, Michigan Central’s network of startups and industry partners, and visitors while treating guests to unparalleled views across the neighboring Corktown and Southwest neighborhoods, downtown Detroit and Canada.
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NoMad Detroit2001 15th StDetroit, MI 48216United States
