The St. Clair Inn

What The St. Clair Inn does

The St. Clair Inn is a privately held historic boutique hotel located on the St. Clair River in St. Clair, Michigan. Originally opened in 1926 through a partnership between local wealthy residents and the Rotary Club, the property was fully renovated in 2019 and now operates 85 guest rooms plus three private cottages (The Villa, The Retreat, and The Manor). The business is organized around three integrated revenue streams: overnight accommodations distributed primarily through the Marriott partner network (property code DTWSC) and direct phone/website bookings; food and beverage across three branded outlets (The Dive Bar for casual Michigan-sourced dining, the Prohibition Bar speakeasy, and the 1926 private event space); and events and weddings across more than 34,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor venues headlined by the 3,800-square-foot View Ballroom.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and standard for a small independent hotel: Google Analytics for website visitor tracking, Mailchimp for email marketing, and the Marriott reservation system for online room booking. The company is GDPR-compliant in its data handling but has no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no mobile app. Distribution combines direct channels (website, phone, walk-in dining) with the Marriott partner network as the principal online booking channel, supported by organic social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, plus a careers page indicating active hiring.

The 29-employee operation serves three primary customer segments: leisure travelers seeking historic boutique stays, wedding couples planning waterfront events, and corporate/business clients booking meetings and conferences. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for rooms or menus. The inn is currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2026 alongside a recent saltwater pool upgrade, indicating a focus on deepening demand at the existing asset rather than expanding through new properties, M&A, or external funding.

Name

The St. Clair Inn

Legal name

The St. Clair Inn

Website

https://stclairinn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The St. Clair Inn is a privately held historic boutique hotel in St. Clair, Michigan, operating 85 renovated guest rooms, three private cottages, three dining outlets, and over 34,000 square feet of event space, serving leisure travelers, wedding couples, and corporate clients via Marriott partner-network reservations and direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Historic boutique hotel
• Wedding event venues
• Hospitality accommodations
• Casual dining speakeasy
• Corporate meeting spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Clair

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: The inn generates revenue through overnight stays in its 85 guest rooms and three private cottages. Reservations are processed through the Marriott partner network and direct phone/website bookings.
2. Food & Beverage: The property operates multiple dining outlets including The Dive Bar (casual dining), Prohibition Bar (speakeasy cocktail bar), and 1926 (private event space). Revenue from food, beverages, and catering services.
3. Events & Weddings: The inn generates revenue from hosting events including weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. Venues include the View Ballroom, Sapphire Terrace, Riverside Lawn, 1926 space, Holden, Cedar, and outdoor venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The St. Clair Inn is a historic 1926 boutique hotel in St. Clair, Michigan, fully renovated in 2019, that sells overnight accommodations in 85 guest rooms and three private cottages, multiple on-site dining and bar outlets (The Dive Bar, Prohibition speakeasy, 1926), and over 34,000 sq. feet of wedding and corporate event venues including the 3,800 sq. ft. View Ballroom. Its primary commercial activity is hospitality services — room stays, food and beverage, and hosted events — distributed through direct booking and the Marriott partner network.

Product overview

The St. Clair Inn is a historic boutique hotel offering a unified hospitality experience combining accommodations, dining, and event venues. The property features 85 renovated guest rooms and three private cottages (The Villa, The Retreat, and The Manor) as its lodging portfolio. Dining options include The Dive Bar (casual Michigan-sourced cuisine), Prohibition Bar (speakeasy cocktail experience), and 1926 event space. Event and wedding services are provided through multiple venues including the View Ballroom (3,800 sq. ft.), Riverside Lawn, Sapphire Terrace, Sapphire Porch, Holden Room, Cedar Space, and outdoor venues totaling over 34,000 sq. feet of event space. The property was fully renovated in 2019 and partners with Marriott for room reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Dive Bar: Casual dining venue featuring Michigan-sourced ingredients with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Prohibition Bar
• 1926

Products and services

• Guest Rooms and Suites Eighty-five fully renovated guest rooms and suites offering modern comforts with historic elegance and views of the St. Clair River, including deluxe river view patio/balcony rooms, historic king river view balcony rooms, and historic king suites. Targeted at leisure travelers, couples, and families seeking overnight accommodations.
• Private Cottages (The Villa, The Retreat, The Manor) Three private cottages available for extended stays or larger groups: The Villa (two bedroom, three bathroom), The Retreat (three bedroom, four bathroom) for immersive self-discovery experiences, and The Manor for expansive luxury stays. Each includes kitchen, patio, and views of the St. Clair River.
• The Dive Bar Casual on-site dining venue featuring simple dishes made with Michigan-sourced organic ingredients, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with views of the St. Clair River. Open to walk-in guests, overnight visitors, and event attendees.
• Prohibition Bar Speakeasy-style bar recreating the Prohibition era with innovative signature cocktails and light refreshments. Open Friday and Saturday evenings to walk-in guests and also available for private events.
• Event & Meeting Services Comprehensive event planning services spanning over 34,000 sq. feet of event space with in-house catering and expert event planners, accommodating groups from two to two hundred. Targeted at businesses, organizations, and private groups hosting meetings, conferences, team building, and private dining events.
• Wedding Venue Services Wedding hosting services featuring multiple indoor and outdoor venues including the View Ballroom (3,800 sq. ft. with private terrace), Riverside Lawn for outdoor ceremonies overlooking the water, and the Sapphire Terrace for ceremonies or receptions with unobstructed river views. Targeted at engaged couples planning ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marriott InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe St. Clair Inn uses Marriott's reservation system and partner network for online room bookings. The reservation system is maintained by Marriott and the use, retention, and privacy of data supplied during the room reservation process is governed by Marriott's privacy and data policy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mission Point Resort: Historic family-owned resort on Mackinac Island, Michigan, offering a similar blend of accommodations, multiple dining outlets, and event/wedding venues. Comparable in scale, product mix, and regional Michigan tourism positioning.
• Hotel Walloon: Boutique hotel in Walloon Lake, Michigan, offering intimate accommodations, dining, and event services in a regional Michigan lake setting. Comparable boutique heritage positioning and event-driven revenue model.
• The Inn at Bay Harbor: A Marriott Autograph Collection boutique resort in Bay Harbor, Michigan, offering similarly differentiated upscale waterfront accommodations with event and dining venues. Directly comparable as a Michigan-based boutique/historic property leveraging Marriott's distribution network.
• Stafford's Perry Hotel: Historic boutique hotel in Petoskey, Michigan, offering accommodations, dining, and event spaces in a regional Michigan market. Comparable in scale, heritage positioning, and target customer (leisure travelers, weddings, corporate events).
• The H Hotel: Boutique Autograph Collection hotel in Midland, Michigan, offering upscale accommodations, dining, and event venues. Comparable as a Marriott-affiliated boutique property in a smaller Michigan city with event-driven revenue.

Emerging players

• 21c Museum Hotels: A collection of boutique hotels combining contemporary art, lodging, and culinary experiences across multiple U.S. cities. Comparable as a boutique hotel brand leveraging differentiated experiential storytelling to compete with chain hotels.
• The Liberty Hotel: Historic boutique hotel in Boston housed in a former 19th-century jail, blending historic architecture with modern hospitality. Comparable as a renovated historic property with story-driven branding and event/dining venues.

Broad incumbents

• The Dearborn Inn: Historic Marriott hotel in Dearborn, Michigan, with colonial-style architecture and full-service accommodations, dining, and event space. Comparable as a historic Michigan hotel leveraging Marriott distribution, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• The Westin Book Cadillac: Historic luxury hotel in downtown Detroit, Michigan, restored in 2008 with extensive F&B, event, and banquet offerings. Comparable as a restored historic Michigan hotel with significant event/wedding business, though in a major urban market.
• The Grand Hotel: Iconic historic resort on Mackinac Island operating since 1887, offering a much larger portfolio of accommodations, dining, and event venues. Comparable as a Michigan destination resort with historic brand equity, though at a meaningfully larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StClairinn
• Facebookfacebook.com/stclairinn
• Instagraminstagram.com/thestclairinn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-st-clair-inn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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