Hotel Lager House in Corktown Detroit

Entire loft in Detroit, Michigan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.439 reviews
Hosted by Alexander
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.
Hotel Lager House is on Michigan Ave. upstairs from the legendary Lager House, a music bar and restaurant. This large loft space is a great getaway for a couple and is comfortable for up to six people. ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES. Thank you for your understanding.

The space
Claddagh loft has exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and tall ceilings which gives this newly renovated 1200 sq. ft. loft a very spacious feel.

There is a private bedroom with a traditional queen bed, a second queen bed in the main room a fold down couch that opens into a full sized bed. There is a sectional couch that separates and can be slept on comfortably.

There is a full kitchen with gas stove & oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. There are dishes, silverware and glasses for 4 people.
The bathroom is new with a walk in shower and towels are provided.

The space offers guests a truly authentic Detroit experience... but remember, THE BAR LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS CLOSES AT 2AM. THERE IS SOME SOUNDPROOFING, BUT DO NOT EXPECT THE SPACE TO BE COMPLETELY QUIET. The loft is intended for the use of those who have reserved it. It is not to be used for parties or gatherings of more than the reserved number of guests. If you have questions, contact the owner prior to making you reservation.

There is a lot of history in this 1914 structure, but it has all the amenities. The kitchen island was built from salvaged Detroitus, including the island top pieced from a demolished high school gym’s basketball court. Flooring throughout came from the historic Hudson’s department store that was imploded in 1998.

Claddagh harks back to the days when travelers stayed in the rooms above an inn or roadhouse. It can be rented as lodging by the night or week.

THE HISTORY
Claddagh is located at the east end of Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, Corktown. Downstairs is the Lager House, which is open daily. Kitchen open until midnight or later

Next door to the west, is the Brooklyn Street Local, a very nice local diner. Immediately to the east is the James Oliver Coffee, with real NY style boiled bagels. Within a 10-minute walk there are a number of restaurants and bars ranging from the original sports bar, Nemo’s, to the well-known Detroit rib joint Slows BBQ. The neighborhood also boasts the original sight of Tiger Stadium and the iconic Michigan Central Station. Enjoy the history, enjoy the music, enjoy our amazing boot-strapping city. And come back soon. We always love to see you.

Guest access
Guests can pick up a key for the loft from the bartender at the Lager House. Someone is usually here from noontime on. Check in time is after 3pm. We ask that guests vacate by noon. The key can be left upstairs on the island and we ask that you lock the downstairs door on your way out. If arrangements for other hours are needed, please talk with Alex to make plans. Guests will have access to the whole apartment.

Parking is available for free in a lot to the north of the building. As in any big city, we recommend that you leave nothing in your car and that you lock it.

The Lager House has live music regularly. We have made special efforts to soundproof the upstairs from the downstairs, but the sounds of people and music do bleed through the ceiling/floor.

NO PARTIES, LARGE GATHERINGS OR "Having my friends over but only X of us are staying over.", ARE ALLOWED. THE LOFT IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY SUCH ACTIVITY.

Other things to note
THE LEGEND OF THE CLADDAGH
(pronounced klahdah, accent on the first syllable)

The Legend of the Claddagh began in the 17th century. A young man named Richard Joyce from the fishing village of Claddagh near Galway city was headed by ship to the West Indies. The ship was taken by pirates, who sold the Irishmen on board into slavery in North Africa.

Joyce was devastated because he had just met the woman he wished to marry in Ireland and he feared he’d never see her again.

As a slave he worked for a goldsmith who taught him his trade. Never giving up hope he’d return to his true love, Joyce stole tiny bits of gold over period of 14 years and eventually fashioned a ring incorporating the original symbol of his hometown. Its design was a heart symbolizing love held by the hands of friendship and topped by a crown, loyalty, holding the hands together.

In 1689 King William III negotiated the return of the slaves and Joyce returned to Galway. Legend has it his lady love had remained true to him believing some day he’d return to marry her, which he did. He pledged his troth with the Claddagh ring he’d made her.

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What this place offers

City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Where you’ll be

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Neighborhood highlights

Restaurants, bars, cultural sights, casinos and major sporting venues are all within a half hour walking distance. Rental bicycles, Zipcar, Uber, cabs and pedicabs are all available for going further afield to the Motown Museum, Belle Isle and Midtown’s art and shopping venues.

However, if you like food and music, the best tavern in Detroit is right in your building. This lovable dive, Lager House, was named one of Esquire Magazine’s 200 Best Bars in America and was featured on Esquire TV’s Best Bars in America program.

The Lager House has been serving up original Detroit music by local and national bands since the '90s It’s a favorite haunt of local musicians of all genres, rock, punk, roots, Americana. You never know who you might meet here. In fact, many first-time visitors to Detroit stop in to meet the ridiculously friendly regulars – and Alex, the owner – who are full of advice on what to do and where to go and love to talk about their city.

For you history buffs:
Situated above the Lager House, Claddagh is at the gateway to Corktown, Detroit’s oldest neighborhood named for the Irish immigrants who settled there.

The Lager House made its home on Michigan Avenue in 1914. It was a restaurant, bakery, furniture store and finally, after Prohibition was repealed, a beer garden. In the fifties and sixties the Lager House was a hangout for Irish politicians and celebrities like the actor Pat O’Brien whose portrait hangs in the bar.

Later it was much beloved by the Teamsters whose union local is only a few blocks away. Local legend has it that when the teamsters wanted to drink later than the owner wished to stay, he’d hand over the keys and let them leave payment for their drinks on the bar and lock up after themselves.

Today the regulars are there for the camaraderie, the drinks, but mostly the food! Much of the menu will take you right to New Orleans: po’ boys and the best gumbo in town. Another part of the menu will take you to vegetarian or vegan heaven with a wide selection of options. There are also gluten free options (even gluten free beer)! Of course, we also serve great char-grilled hamburgers, corned beef, burritos, nachos, and homemade soups. We serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am-3pm with a menu you’ll find nowhere else with wonderful choices ranging from vegan biscuits and gravy, to corned beef hash or our other-worldly shrimp and grits!

Meet your host

Host
516 reviews
4.77 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: University of Michigan
Hello! I am the owner of the Lager House and the Brooklyn Detroit event space in Corktown. After buying the bar from PJ (Paul), I have taken over this listing and look forward to offering the best loft in Corktown for rent on Airbnb again.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise