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Motor City Float

4.8 ★★★★★ 302 Google reviews · Float tank center in Clawson, Michigan

Float center First-timer friendly

Plan your float

  • Tank type float pods, float rooms
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Today see hours ·
  • Book & prices motorcityfloats.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (248) 951-2634

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 PM

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

The tanks & rooms here

The vessel type is the single biggest thing to get right — especially if enclosed spaces make you uneasy. Here's what Motor City Float runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🥚Float Pods

The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.

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🛁Float Rooms

The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.

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Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Motor City Float also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 302 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 9 mentions

“The facility is extremely cute, very clean and the “beauty room” has an extensive amount of products for everyone to use.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 3 mentions

“It was my first time experiencing a float session and I must say that it was definitely an experience.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 21 mentions

“The building itself was spotless and beautifully maintained, creating a peaceful atmosphere from the moment I walked in.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 13 mentions

“The building itself was spotless and beautifully maintained, creating a peaceful atmosphere from the moment I walked in.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 5 mentions

“The staff was friendly and welcoming, guiding me through the process and ensuring I felt comfortable throughout my session.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 7 mentions

“Aside from my own issues with floating, darkness and anxiety, the gentleman who was working that day was very helpful and informative.”

From the reviews

I always book the 1-hour float. It's my go-to reset after a stressful week or when I'm sore from workouts. The experience is incredibly relaxing. You step into a spacious private room with a foot-deep pool of warm salt water.

★★★★★ — Rvo, Oct 2025

Phenomenal Experience at Motor City Float - A Heartfelt Thank You to Petra! From the moment I made my way to Motor City Float, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Despite being five minutes late due to unforeseen circumstances, I was met with nothing but understanding and kindness.

★★★★★ — Giorgio, Dec 2024

I love this place!! Just had another Swedish style sauna and cold plunge session that they call Fire and Ice. It's so relaxing. I feel like all the stress in my body is released every time I do it. If you want even more, follow that up by an hour in the flotation tank. Talk about being relaxed...

★★★★★ — Steve, Oct 2025

It was my first time experiencing a float session and I must say that it was definitely an experience. Aside from my own issues with floating, darkness and anxiety, the gentleman who was working that day was very helpful and informative.

★★★★★ — Ali, Jun 2022

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Your first float at Motor City Float

Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find Motor City Float

1203 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI48017

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