OXFORD CAPITAL GROUP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE GODFREY HOTEL DETROIT & I/O ROOFTOP LOUNGE
DETROIT, AUGUST 29, 2023– Oxford Capital Group, LLC, Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC and Hunter Pasteur announce the opening of The Godfrey Hotel Detroit the newest Curio Collection by Hilton along with the I/O Rooftop Lounge and hotel’s Lobby Bar located at 1401 Michigan Avenue. The 227- room luxury lifestyle hotel located in the historic Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, also features a 5,000 sq ft ballroom for weddings, corporate and special events, in-room dining and a fitness center.
I/O Rooftop Lounge is Detroit’s largest open-air rooftop bar, has a retractable glass panel roof for year- round access and offers panoramic views of the city’s skyline. I/O Rooftop Lounge is open daily and has its own elevator for non-hotel guests to utilize the multiple bars and lounge, meeting areas and event spaces.
The property, just blocks from Michigan Central Station – Ford’s new billion-dollar campus, combines The Godfrey Hotel brand ethos which revolves around a vibrant nightlife, dynamic dining options, sophisticated architecture, cutting-edge technology, high-touch service, culture, and prime location.
“We are thrilled to open the doors of The Godfrey Hotel Detroit, I/O Rooftop Lounge and Lobby Bar to the world and show off the best of what the city of Detroit has to offer,” said Aaron Black, General Manager at The Godfrey Hotel Detroit. “This is a very exciting week as we will welcome our first guests. Whether staying at The Godfrey Hotel Detroit for business, a wedding or other special event, or as a destination to visit Detroit, guests will experience authentic local offerings and premier services and amenities.”
The Godfrey Hotel Detroit features multiple dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner including at I/O, Lobby Bar and in-room dining. Hamilton’s, a collaboration with Samy Eid of Chickpea Hospitality featuring classic American fare, will be located on the first floor with a separate entrance on Michigan Avenue, will open later this fall.
The hotel has five room options, including pet-friendly rooms, plus digital check-in, valet parking and four flexible meeting spaces. The hotel began taking reservations and booking events for the ballroom and meeting spaces in July.
The Godfrey Hotel Detroit is near the City Center and Michigan Central, and local attractions including Comerica Park, MGM Grand, Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field and is one mile from Detroit River Walk. The property is also close to Detroit’s top restaurants, theatres, concert venues, convention centers, boutique shops, bars and breweries.
The Godfrey Hotel Detroit Curio Collection by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 22 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors®’ members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose any combination of Points and money to book a stay, with an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard high-speed Wi-Fi.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit, The Godfrey Hotel Detroit or call (313) 385-0000. Read more about The Godfrey Hotel Detroit at stories.hilton.com.
For events/group inquiries please contact sales@Godfreyhoteldetroit.com.
About Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Chicago based Oxford Capital Group, LLC is an award-winning international real estate investment, development and management firm that focuses on large-scale acquisitions, developments, redevelopments and operationally intensive real estate. Oxford, its affiliates, and principals have been involved in over $4 billion of real estate and private equity investments, with a primary focus on hospitality (16,000+ hotel rooms); hospitality anchored mixed-use projects; multi-family (2,000+ units); senior housing (3,000+ units); urban retail; and parking. Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC is its wholly owned hotel management affiliate, which specializes in operating, managing and branding distinctive, high design luxury lifestyle hotels and food & beverage venues. Oxford Living, LLC is its senior housing investment and management platform. Oxford Residential, LLC is its multi-family development affiliate.
About Hunter Pasteur
Founded in 1999, Hunter Pasteur (HP) has grown to become one of Southeast Michigan’s largest and most respected developers. Over the past two decades, HP has built and developed over 2,000 luxury single family homes and multifamily condominiums throughout Metro Detroit, including thriving communities in Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Commerce Township, Detroit, Lake Orion, Novi, Northville, South Lyon, West Bloomfield and many more. HP and The Forbes Company also have over 2,000 luxury multi-family units currently under development, valued at over $1 Billion in costs. A passionate advocate for the critical role housing plays in economic and community development, Hunter
Pasteur has been honored as “Multifamily Construction Builder of the Year” by the Home Builders Association of Southeast Michigan. To learn more, visit https://www.hunterpasteur.com/
About Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 140 individually remarkable hotels hand- picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Each hotel in the Curio Collection evokes a bespoke story through distinctive architecture and design, world-class food & beverage and curated experiences while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Experience Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/curio, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.