Make it in Cranbrook: Bricks, Barbers, and Boutique Stays: The Baker Hotel’s New Chapter

If you’ve walked through downtown Cranbrook lately, you’ve probably noticed the Baker Hotel. Not just for its century-old architecture, but for the energy it brings to the street. Built over 100 years ago, the Baker Hotel is one of the city’s oldest buildings, and thanks to Greg Eaton’s vision, it’s now one of the freshest.

Greg saw something in the bones of the Baker. Character, charm, and a chance to breathe new life into a piece of Cranbrook’s history. What was once a fading landmark is now a boutique hotel with mixed-use commercial space on the ground floor, home to local gems like The Fenwick & Baker and The Barber Shop.

It’s not just a renovation. It’s a revival. The Baker is helping lead the charge in downtown revitalization, showing what’s possible when heritage meets hustle. The building now buzzes with activity, drawing locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, checking in for a weekend stay, or getting a fresh cut, the Baker is where stories begin, and where the answer to “Who’s your barber?” is suddenly a lot more interesting.

But beyond the bricks and mortar, the Baker Hotel is a symbol of Cranbrook’s evolution. It’s a place where entrepreneurship, tourism, and community pride intersect. It’s where people first experience the city, whether they’re staying the night or just stopping in for a trim. And it’s proof that investing in our past can be the key to unlocking our future.

This is what Make it Cranbrook is all about: preserving what matters, building what’s next, and creating spaces that bring people together.

So next time you’re downtown, take a stroll past the Baker. Step inside. Grab lunch. Ask for a fade. And see how Cranbrook is making history, one storefront, one story, one haircut at a time.

Make it Happen. Make it Home. Make it Cranbrook.