The Townsend Hotel

100 Townsend St., Birmingham, MI 48009 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star Property
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4.0/5

Based on 293 guest reviews

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  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • 150 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 6 floors in hotel
  • 48 suites in hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 PM EST
  • Check out: 12:00 Noon
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 7 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check ratesLuxury King Bed
Non-smoking
Check ratesLuxury Room with 1 King Bed
Non-smoking

Local attractions

Detroit Zoo, The Somerset Collection, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Henry Ford Museum & Institute, Greenfield Village, Max M. Fisher Auditorium, The Palace of Auburn Hills, Comerica Park, Ford Field, Pontiac Silverdome

Verified reviews of The Townsend Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Five Star"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great room, amazing staff and perfect food and drink. If staying in Birmingham this is the place to stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Apr 20 to Tue Apr 22 2025 at a $340.50 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful venue with wonderful amenities."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Beautiful venue with wonderful amenities. Excellent staff also.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Apr 08 to Wed Apr 09 2025 at a $467.99 average nightly rate.
"Toilet Paper"
Overall score5.0/ 5
As always, The Townsend is an excellent. Staff is always attentive and available. Bartender was not the one I usually see and he was slow and inefficient. On a personal note, an upgrade to the toilet paper would be nice.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Dec-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Dec 21 to Sun Dec 22 2024 at a $387.99 average nightly rate.
"Always Wonderful"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Whenever I visit Detroit, I always try and stay at The Townsend Hotel. On Friday the 13th, check in was flawless again. Room was excellent and I rested very well for both days. We had dinner one night and the food and drinks were all good and the food came out hot!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Dec-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Dec 13 to Sun Dec 15 2024 at a $421.50 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful hotel. Professional staff."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great hotel to stay and enjoy Birmingham. Very clean.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Oct-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sun Sep 29 to Thu Oct 03 2024 at a $467.74 average nightly rate.
"Everything was top notch!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The hotel and staff were wonderful.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Aug-2024 Verified review, stayed from Tue Aug 06 to Thu Aug 08 2024 at a $340.53 average nightly rate.
"A comfortable, luxurious stay."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Had a very nice time staying at The Townsend with my wife for her birthday. The only thing nicer than our room was the staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Apr-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Apr 19 to Sat Apr 20 2024 at a $303.00 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 293 guest reviews

Property description

Visitors to the Motor City delight in the ambience and charm of Birmingham's affluent suburban community; eclectic boutiques, the finest restaurants, spas and art galleries galore. Nestled among the tree-lined streets lies metropolitan Detroit's finest Hotel. With over one hundred and fifty sleeping rooms and suite's, The Townsend provides a wealth of elegant choices for an overnight traveler; Luxury Suites with leaded-glass french doors, marble bath with deep soaking tubs, Presidential Suites with four-poster beds, overlaid down comforters and rich cherrywood furnishings, to the rooftop Penthouse Suites with fireplace, kitchen, oversized bath and large, spacious sitting areas. But it is the refined elegance of The Townsend Hotel lobby, with fresh cut flowers, marble fireplace and an unsurpassed level of service that relaxes and soothes. Waterford chandeliers, cherrywood paneling, opulent sofas and armchairs make the scene complete. After The Townsend Hotel's 2000 multimillion dollar expansion, creating over 9,000 square feet of meeting and catering space avaialable, additional Ballroom space suitable for events to 500 people, elegant marble conference boardrooms and a popular nightspot – The Corner - were added to an already impressive array of meeting and restaurant facilities. The Rugby Grille has long been known as the restaurant to be-and-be-seen for the entertainment, business, and political papparazi. Award winning and Zaget's rated; you won't be dissapointed by the delectable cuisine, or the meticulous service. Also impressive is the perrenial status as one of Conde' Nast's Top 75 Hotels in North America, in addition to Travel + Leisure's business travelers naming The Townsend Hotel as one of the "World's Best Business Hotels".

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM EST
Check-out: 12:00 Noon
Year of last renovation: 2008
Floors: 6
Rooms: 150
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 150
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 48
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 7 View spaces
Meeting space: 9407 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 350 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 5PM-11PM W/Th, 5PM-2AM F/Sa
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
12:00 Noon EST Day of Arrival
Nightly parking: $24
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 9.50%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 3.50%
GST: General Sales Tax: 6.00 GST %
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 6.00%
Parking Fee: 24.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 4.00 Per Person (one-way)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 9.95 Per Day (15.95 for upgraded HSIA)
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 9.95 Per Day (15.95 for upgraded HSIA)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Item
Chef Attendant Fees: 100.00 Per Item
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 19.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 36.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 27.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 48.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 55.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 6.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 6.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 43.00 Per Item
Banquet Soft Drinks: 4.00 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 4.00 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 21.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 45.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • Car rental
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Terrace
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Approximatly a half-hour northeast drive ($60 cab fare) from Michigan's largest airport - Detroit Metro (DTW).45 minutes to an hour from Flint Bishop International Airport.Minutes away from Troy municipal airport; and about a half hour drive from both Pontiac Airport and Detroit City Airport.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Townsend Bakery - Located inside The Townsend Hotel, offering freshly baked pastries and gourmet coffee, a convenient and delicious start to your day - 0 miles
  • Lunch: Streetside Seafood - Enjoy fresh, expertly prepared seafood in a cozy setting, a local favourite for lunch located in the heart of downtown Birmingham - 0.2 miles
  • Dinner: Phoenicia Restaurant Birmingham - Experience high-end Middle Eastern cuisine at this elegant restaurant, known for its authentic dishes and extensive wine list, just a short walk from the hotel - 0.3 miles
  • Activity: Cranbrook Art Museum - Explore this renowned art museum featuring contemporary art exhibitions and beautiful gardens, a cultural experience just a 10-minute drive away - 5.4 miles

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Townsend Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Townsend Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Townsend Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Birmingham event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sq ft)		 Event
5'/6
Event space layout		 Crescent
Crescent tables layout		 Classroom
Classroom meeting layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout		 U-shape
U-shape meeting layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout		 Theatre
Theatre layout		 Reception
Reception desk for meetings		 Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Woodward Boardroom 28 x 19 x 7 5690/00000160/00200
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Woodward Boardroom

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
569 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
28 x 19 x 7 Ft
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$1000.00 USD
Evening space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
24hr reservation rental fee for the space:
$1500.00 USD
1/2 day is four (4) hours. Full day is 8am-5pm. Evening begins at 6pm.
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Hunter Boardroom 28 x 19 x 7 5690/--0000160/00200
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Hunter Boardroom

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
569 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
28 x 19 x 7 Ft
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
7
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$1000.00 USD
Evening space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
24hr reservation rental fee for the space:
$1500.00 USD
1/2 day is four (4) hours. Full day is 8am-5pm. Evening begins at 6pm.
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The Regency Room 84 x 34 x 9 2700--/----110353530--/--250220--
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The Regency Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2700 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
84 x 34 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
    Executive Boardrooms 28 x 19 x 7 569--/----------16--/----16--
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    Executive Boardrooms

    Room type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total size:
    569 Sq. Miles
    Dimensions:
    28 x 19 x 7 Ft
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available
      The Townsend Ballroom 98 x 49 x 12 5000--/----320--------/--360450--
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      The Townsend Ballroom

      Room type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total size:
      5000 Sq. Miles
      Dimensions:
      98 x 49 x 12 Ft
      Floor level:
      Is there natural light?
      No
      Are there obstructions?
      No
      Are there built in screens?
      No
      Is there a built in stage?
      No
      Is there built in A/V?
      No
      Amenities available
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        FAQs about The Townsend Hotel

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 4:00 PM EST based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

        What time is check out?

        Check out time is 12:00 Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

        How many rooms does The Townsend Hotel have?

        There are 150 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

        Is there any meeting space at The Townsend Hotel?

        Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

        Can I get a AAA rate at The Townsend Hotel?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

        Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Townsend Hotel?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

        Is there a gym at The Townsend Hotel?

        Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

        Testimonials:

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