The Siren Hotel Lobby

The featured image was taken inside the lobby of the Siren Hotel in Detroit City. Once you enter the lobby of the hotel, this view will be on your right. By People Mover transit: - Closest Station: Broadway Street People Mover Station (DPM) - Turn right on John R Street - Turn left on Broadway Street and the hotel will be on your left Address: The Siren Hotel, 1509 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226

The interior of The Siren Hotel lobby is great to photograph year round.

For a dreamy Old Hollywood vibe, I suggest visiting as the sun starts to go down when the light is hazy through the golden rouched curtains.

As The Siren Hotel is a place for visitors, make sure to respect the hotel guests' privacy.

I recommend shooting this room from a vertical perspective with a wide-angle lens (24mm). It will help to add a sense of the depth to the photo as you can incorporate all aspects of the decor.

Consider bringing a tripod and experiment with exposure bracketing (and then merging the images in post processing). This will help to brighten up the dark space.

Explore the hotel! There's a great bar and coffee shop that are worth going to and if you're staying in the area, check out their rooms. The hotel is also well-known for its pink-paint, sparkling bar — called the Candy Bar.

The Siren Hotel is also right in the heart of downtown Detroit. The Detroit Opera House, Comerica Park, Ford Field and Campus Martius Park are all within walking distance.