Once at the heart of the USA’s industrial boom, Detroit famously struggled at the beginning of the 21st Century. Now, this historic music and automobile hub is undergoing a serious regeneration, attracting a cool and creative crowd and making it an increasingly exciting destination for visitors. Accommodation options include heritage B&Bs and swish city hotels, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. Head downtown for art deco buildings, warehouses-turned-distilleries, edgy cafés and live music bars — many of which are within walking distance of the best places to stay in Detroit.

The Hotel Guru’s guide to the neighbourhoods of Detroit will help you pick where to stay. Choose between central, bustling Downtown, and nightlife annex Greektown, culture-rich Midtown with its many museums, hip and historic Corktown, foodie favourite Eastern Market, grand, historic Boston-Edison and outdoorsy West Village