Gay-owned. NGLCC-certified. 15 minutes from Detroit.
A 1954 motor inn rebuilt for how people travel now, owned and run by our own LGBTQ+ family.
Certified, member-owned, and glad you’re here
NGLCC Certified LGBT Business Enterprise
Michigan Pride Chamber of CommerceHotel Royal Oak is a gay-owned, family-run boutique hotel — certified by the NGLCC and a proud member of the Michigan Pride Chamber of Commerce. Whoever you’re traveling with, and whatever brings you to town, you’re staying with family here.
Why stay here
Close to the bars, close to the city, and built for a good night.
10 minutes to Ferndale
Ferndale’s bars and nightlife are a quick ride away — out for the night, back to a quiet room when you’re done.
Detroit in 15 min
Concerts, shows, and game days downtown — with an easy drive home instead of downtown prices.
Walkable downtown
Restaurants, bars, the Royal Oak Music Theatre, and Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle — all a short walk from your door.
Free parking at your door
Motor-inn easy: park free right outside your room, phone-key check-in, no lobby lines.
HI-FI lobby bar
Start the night at HI-FI Lobby Lounge, our lobby cocktail bar — happy hour 4–6PM.
Fire patios
End it outside: two real-flame fire patios and the Vibe Patio, all on property.
See the place — 30 seconds
The lobby bar, the rooms, the patios. This is the Hotel Royal Oak vibe.
Pride & events
June means Motor City Pride in Detroit and Ferndale Pride right up the road — and we’re a home base for both. Year-round, it’s concerts, shows, and game days: the Royal Oak Music Theatre and Comedy Castle on foot, Downtown Detroit venues 15 minutes away.
Planning a Pride weekend? Ask about group blocks.
Groups & celebrations
Bringing the whole crew? Book a space, keep the party on property, and sleep upstairs.
The Vinyl Room
Our ’70s lounge — bookable for watch parties, birthdays, and bachelor / bachelorette weekends. See The Vinyl Room →
The Bridge
Billiards lounge with a pool table, free for guests — the pre-game and after-party spot. See The Bridge →
Traveling for work?
LGBTQ+ business travelers: stay Sunday–Thursday on our corporate rate, with fast Wi-Fi, a Zoom-ready Hub, and a lobby bar that makes the work trip feel less like one. See business travel at Hotel Royal Oak →
Stay where the perks are
Free parking at every door. Phone-key check-in. A 1954 motor inn rebuilt boutique — pick your room and book it direct.
Our best room — king bed, lounge sofa, kitchenette, upstairs.
See this room →
The DNA room. Warm, quiet, comfortable — the Hotel Royal Oak standard.
See this room →
Two queens, sleeps 4. Friends, family, and Pride-weekend crews that need real beds.
See this room →Find your way
811 E 11 Mile Rd in walkable Royal Oak — 10 minutes to Ferndale, 15 to Downtown Detroit, free guest parking at the door.
Come stay with family
Book direct for the best rate — and a welcome that means it.
Good questions
How far are Ferndale and Downtown Detroit?
Ferndale’s bars and nightlife are about 10 minutes away, and Downtown Detroit — arenas, theatres, and stadiums — is about 15 minutes. Downtown Royal Oak’s own restaurants and venues are walkable from the hotel.
Is parking free?
Yes — parking is free, right at your door, for every guest.
Do you host groups?
Yes — room blocks plus bookable spaces like The Vinyl Room and The Bridge for watch parties, birthdays, and bachelor / bachelorette weekends. Planning a Pride weekend? Ask about group blocks when you call.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes — dogs are welcome here (a daily pet fee applies), and our Vibe Patio and fire patios are pet-friendly.