As the former creative director of Detroit-based watch and lifestyle brand Shinola, Daniel Caudill has long championed made-in-Michigan production. Now, he’s bringing that same approach upstate with the Dexter Hotel, a new 29-room property in Elk Rapids, Michigan.

A bathroom sink with gold faucet, soap dish, toothbrush holder, and a robe hanging on the wall reflected in the mirror at Dexter Hotel Michigan
A wooden bedside table at Dexter Hotel Michigan with a black vase of white flowers, a small green alarm clock, wall reading light, and bed with white linens
Cozy lounge at Dexter Hotel Michigan with wooden tables, modern table lamps, orange cushioned chairs, bar shelves with glassware, and soft ambient lighting
A hallway in the style of the Dexter Hotel Michigan features a cushioned wooden bench, framed art, and an open doorway to a bedroom with wood furniture and a patterned black acc
A dimly lit lounge with brown leather seating, small round tables, and wall art, illuminated by modern table lamps
Modern bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, green blanket, TV on the wall, tan armchair, flowers, and large windows letting in natural light
A wooden sideboard with carved geometric patterns, books, a lamp with a beige shade, a decorative bowl, and framed landscape art on the wall behind
A modern living room with a dark sofa, orange and blue cushions, a lamp on a wooden side table, and framed artwork on the wall above
A stylish bar with a wooden counter, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles, glasses, and fruit. Warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere
Wooden sideboard with geometric patterns, art and books on top, a table lamp, red flowers, and three framed artworks on a green wall, warmly lit by ceiling lights
Wooden reception desk with vases of white flowers, copper-colored walls, framed sun artwork, and soft warm lighting