Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham, an IHG HotelvsThe Inn on Ferry Street
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Inn on Ferry Street is preferred by most reviewers compared to Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham. The Inn on Ferry Street has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 4 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Birmingham, an IHG Hotel
 Fodor's
35270 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
From $79/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Fitness Center
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 
 "In the heart of downtown Birmingham, this hotel was completely renovated in 2004." Full review
The Inn on Ferry Street
 Travel + Leisure
 Rough Guide
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
84 E. Ferry St., Detroit, MI 48202
From $152/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Four turn-of-the-century mansions and two carriage houses have been transformed into this delightful 40-room inn, located on a quiet residential street near the Detroit Institute of Arts." Full review
 "This fine hotel over in the Midtown neighbourhood is made up of four Victorian homes, with a total of 40 rooms." 
 "For an unexpected retreat in midtown Detroit, the Inn on Ferry Street is a gem amid the busy cityscape. The sprawling property includes... four restored Victorian homes and two carriage houses." 
Top choice
 "The lower- cost rooms are small but have deliciously soft bedding; the larger rooms feature plenty of antique wood furnishings." Full review