News Summary
The historic Dearborn Inn has reopened after a two-year renovation, enhancing its charm and modern amenities. Originally built by Henry Ford in 1931, the inn now features 135 guest rooms, a farm-to-table restaurant, and extensive event spaces while preserving its rich history. The renovation highlights original elements like Italian marble flooring and adds modern comforts for an unforgettable guest experience.
Historic Dearborn Inn Reopens After Extensive Two-Year Renovation
The iconic Dearborn Inn, a cherished piece of history built by Henry Ford in 1931, has thrown its doors wide open once again, welcoming guests as of March 19, 2025, after an extensive two-year makeover. But this is no ordinary remodel! This beautiful transformation combines modernization with timeless elegance, ensuring the inn stays true to its storied past while enriching the entire guest experience.
Throughout the two-year renovation journey, an array of original elements has been lovingly preserved. Guests can still admire the stunning Italian marble flooring and the impressive green marble fireplace, both jewels of the inn’s architectural heritage. At the same time, a host of new and exciting modern amenities have been brought into the fold, striking a perfect balance between the traditional charm of the inn and the comforts that today’s travelers expect.
Luxurious Guest Accommodations
A Warm Welcome Awaits
The Dearborn Inn sits majestically on a sprawling 23-acre campus. The design team poured their hearts into crafting a welcoming experience that highlights the hotel’s rich history. Visitors will feel like they’re stepping into a living museum, filled with historic artifacts thoughtfully sprinkled around the property, each telling remarkable stories that tie back to the inn’s past.
Culinary Delights at Clara’s Table
Food enthusiasts will have their taste buds tickled with the launch of Clara’s Table, a brand-new farm-to-table restaurant honoring Clara Ford, Henry’s wife. The restaurant features a delightful array of seasonal dishes inspired by her personal cookbook, all made using fresh ingredients and herbs sourced directly from an on-site garden. Yum!
The culinary excitement doesn’t end there! Guests can unwind at the new cocktail bar, Four Vagabonds, dedicated to celebrating the adventurous road trips of Henry Ford and his contemporaries. Each drink is a carefully crafted tribute to those journeys, making every sip an opportunity to taste a slice of history.
More Spaces to Connect and Celebrate
The renovation also delved into redesigning public spaces, ensuring they match the splendid new guest accommodations. This revitalization includes five colonial-style guest homes, which will soon add another 18 rooms to the property. With a total of 17,000 square feet of event space, there’s plenty of room for everything from corporate meetings to dreamy weddings.
Not to be overlooked, striking black and white checkerboard flooring and an exquisite antique clock were also carefully preserved, ensuring that the Dearborn Inn’s spirit remains alive and well. The goal? To provide a unique boutique guest experience as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.
A Historical Legacy in the Community
Once hailed as one of the first airport hotels, the Dearborn Inn holds a rich legacy. It originally catered to travelers of the nearby Ford Airport from 1924 to 1933 and has since welcomed numerous prominent figures, including Walt Disney, Orville Wright, Eleanor Roosevelt, and even President Ronald Reagan. Its close proximity to Ford’s research and engineering campus emphasizes the long-standing connection between the hotel and the Ford community.
Modern Infrastructure Meets Historic Charm
The recent renovations also brought significant upgrades to the inn’s infrastructure, enhancing heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems, all while improving accessibility and guest experience. As icing on the cake, plans are in the works for a brand-new indoor and outdoor event space that can accommodate up to 850 guests.
The Dearborn Inn is more than just a hotel; it’s a living heirloom dedicated to restoring and preserving historical buildings, making it an astounding destination for newcomers and returning guests alike. So whether you’re in the area for business or looking for a relaxing getaway, the Dearborn Inn promises an experience filled with elegance and rich history.
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