New Opening: The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection
by Sarah Milner
The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection. Photo: Marriott International
The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection, is now open and taking reservations.
Developed by Robert Finvarb Companies and Milford Singer & Company, The Vanguard Ann Arbor is located near the University of Michigan campus—giving university visitors, alumni and business travelers a convenient and comfortable option for overnight stays.
“The Vanguard Hotel is not just a luxury destination—it’s a tribute to the independent spirit and academic excellence that define Ann Arbor,” said Jason Nelson, general manager at The Vanguard.
The 188-room hotel offers 24 one-bedroom suites, some of which include upgrades such as king-size beds and private patios. Every room features upscale amenities including Dyson hairdryers, Le Labo bath products and in-room espresso machines.
The hotel includes 11,062 square feet of meeting and event space across five rooms, as well as a French-inspired brasserie, La Serre, that is open for three meals a day.
The Vanguard Ann Arbor is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection, a collection of more than 330 hotels globally.
“For years, we navigated the complexities of bringing a new hotel to Ann Arbor, one of the highest barriers to entry development markets in the country,” said Craig Singer, co-founder of Milford Singer & Company. “Overcoming those challenges to deliver a project of this caliber is truly rewarding, and I’m thrilled to see it become a reality.”

