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The historic David Whitney building in Downtown Detroit will be getting a new look as it becomes an Autograph Collection hotel.

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click to enlarge GoogleMapsRoxbury Group plans to build a 153-room, 10-story AC Hotel in the vacant lot adjacent to the historic Bonstelle Theatre.The theatre, currently owned by Wayne State University, is being leased long-term to the Detroit-based development company, according to. Roxbury has signed an agreement with Marriott to build a hotel that connects to the historic theatre through a 4,000-square-foot glass conservatory.The hotel will be the first AC Hotel in southeast Michigan, and the second in the state. Its Brush Park location will allow guests to be within walking distance to much of Midtown.Along with the construction of the hotel, the development company also plans to renovate the interior and exterior of the Bonstelle Theatre. In 1925, Jessie Bonstelle bought the building and renovated it into a theatre for plays. After restorations, the theatre is to be used for hotel events and will be available to rent out.The project comes at a precarious time for construction in Detroit.