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The Townsend Hotel is a Forbes Four Star and AAA 4-Diamond hotel, as well as a perennial favorite on the Travel & Leisure "Top 500 Hotels" and "Best Hotels in Each State". Just read our abundance of guest comments like this one ~Best Hotel in the Midwest ~ "Townsend Hotel is by far the best is the Midwest. People from all over the world come and stay at the Townsend Hotel when visiting in the Greater Detroit Area. It is a must see, I stayed here for nine months and I know first hand". The Townsend Hotel offers group rates for blocks accommodating 6 to 100 rooms. The Townsend Hotel has a number of superior meeting and event facilities to accommodate gatherings from 5 to 500 people, including the Townsend Ballroom (4,900 sq.ft), which has been home to thousands of meetings and events. The brand new, Clancy Room adds intimate luxury event space, offering a multi-use setting for group dining, private meeting and intimate events. With an emphasis on exemplary customer service that exceeds visitor expectations at every turn, The Townsend’s modern luxury setting is home to everything from “brokering the deal” power breakfasts, to intimate special occasion meals, professional networking events, business conferences, personal life milestone celebrations, luxury vacations and staycations…and everything in between. Another guests writes ~ "Another wonderful stay" ~ "I am a frequent visitor to The Townsend Hotel. It is easily the best hotel in the area. The service, rooms and food are all excellent -- what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. It has a wonderful location with many nice restaurants nearby -- though I recommend eating breakfast in - great room service. My most recent stay particularly stood out due to the impressive service and thoughtfulness". A haven for the most discerning travelers, its splendid combination of amenities and service are well known in the Detroit Region near Troy, Auburn Hills, Rochester, Bloomfield Hills, Pontiac, Farmington, Southfield, Warren, Sterling Heights, Novi and Detroit's busiest business hubs. The Townsend Hotel is a gem of modern European elegance, tucked away amidst the pleasing parks, sophisticated designer shops, bistros with indoor and outdoor dining, and nationally acclaimed art galleries. Voted - T+L WORLDS BEST -The Best Hotel in Every State - "The Townsend Hotel in Michigan “A five-star hotel on the outskirts of Detroit that offers the best service, accommodations, restaurant, and surroundings in Michigan.” More concisely, another T+L reader called it “the best place to stay in Michigan, period!”
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- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Health club
- Spa or salon
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
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Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square | Perimeter seating | Royal conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,920 sq. ft. 49.8 x 98.8 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 500 | 70 | 400 | 500 | 360 | 300 | 90 | - | - | - | - | |
2,195 sq. ft. 77.9 x 28.2 sq. ft. | 13.3 ft. | 300 | - | 80 | 300 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
569 sq. ft. 28.6 x 19.9 sq. ft. | 7.8 ft. | 16 | - | 16 | 16 | - | - | 16 | - | - | 6 | - | |
569 sq. ft. 28.6 x 19.9 sq. ft. | 7.9 ft. | 16 | - | 16 | 16 | - | - | 16 | - | - | 6 | - | |
1,212 sq. ft. 49.8 x 24.3 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 80 | 40 | 60 | - | 80 | 60 | 30 | 48 | - | - | 30 | |
1,162 sq. ft. 49.8 x 23.3 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 120 | 40 | 60 | - | 80 | 60 | 30 | 48 | 40 | - | 30 | |
1,220 sq. ft. 49.8 x 24.5 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 120 | 40 | 60 | 120 | 80 | 60 | 30 | 48 | 40 | - | 30 | |
1,216 sq. ft. 49.8 x 24.5 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 120 | 40 | 60 | 120 | 80 | 60 | 30 | 48 | - | - | 30 | |
2,391 sq. ft. 49.8 x 48 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 180 | 55 | 130 | 180 | 180 | 130 | 55 | 104 | 60 | - | 55 |
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Set in the beautiful setting of Birmingham, ranked 3rd in a new study listing the top ten cities to live in Michigan - The Townsend often hears the sentiment of this review "Great Experience staying at the Townsend Hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. They were always accommodating. Everything is very upscale. The rooms and facilities are all excellent. Another great thing about the hotel is it's location. It is located in Downtown Birmingham. This makes it only a short walk to numerous restaurants, bars, and specialty shops"
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