One of Detroit’s most recognizable landmarks is entering a new phase of life. The upper floors of the Hotel David Whitney are being converted into 79 private condominiums, creating an opportunity for homeownership inside a historic building overlooking Grand Circus Park.
The Residences at the Hotel David Whitney will include one, two, and three-bedroom units ranging from 569 to more than 2,000 square feet. Pricing begins at $277,000 for one-bedroom homes and reaches more than $1 million for larger units and upper-floor layouts.
The David Whitney Building opened in 1915 and originally housed medical offices and retail space. It sat vacant for years before Detroit-based developer The Roxbury Group purchased it in 2011 and completed a $94 million restoration. The building reopened in 2014 as a mixed-use property and has since been renovated again and rebranded as the Hotel David Whitney, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.
Stacy Fox, principal at The Roxbury Group, said the condo conversion is the next step in the building’s long history of reinvention. She said the project is intended to return a sense of grand hospitality and residential life to the building.
“From the beginning, our vision for the David Whitney has been about honoring Detroit’s golden age of hospitality by giving the city back something it had lost. With these residences, buyers will be able to live in one of Detroit’s most historic buildings with the services of a full-service hotel.”
The units will feature three curated interior design packages, including one developed by Detroit-based Patrick Thompson Design. That collection preserves visible architectural details while matching the design of the hotel suites.
Residents will have access to concierge service, room service, housekeeping, wellness amenities, and both self-parking and valet. Signing privileges will be available at the hotel’s food and beverage spaces. A resident lounge and fitness space are included as part of the offering.
Sales are being led by @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. Associate Brokers Liz Tintinalli and Hannah Hoppough are managing inquiries and upcoming model tours.
Tintinalli said the units will appeal to buyers who want to live in an active downtown environment without sacrificing services.
“There is nothing else in Detroit that combines this level of history, architecture, and hotel amenities,” she said. “We expect interest from people who already live in the city as well as regional buyers who want a residence in Detroit’s core.”
The David Whitney conversion arrives as downtown prepares for another major ownership opportunity. The Hudson’s site on Woodward will also offer for-sale units when construction is complete. Both projects introduce new residential inventory in buildings tied to Detroit’s ongoing downtown redevelopment and long-standing architectural history.
Priority interest registration is open. Private tours will begin in the coming weeks. Closings are expected later this year.
More information is available at ResidencesatHotelDW.com.
