The Townsend Hotel. Unrivaled Elegance. Exceptional Service.

The Townsend Hotel is a gem of European elegance, tucked away amidst the pleasing parks, sophisticated designer shops and nationally acclaimed art galleries of Birmingham.

A perfectly cut chandelier celebrates your arrival with glittering crystals of light. Cherry wood panels adorn the walls, while sprays of fresh flowers complete the traditional décor.

Exquisitely appointed Guest Rooms and Suites welcome you with fine furnishings, luxurious beds and linens, marble bathrooms, and the calm and privacy of a quiet suburban location. Our staff welcomes you with exceptional courtesy, a desire to serve, and genuine hospitality.

Our Rugby Grille offers a sumptuous menu of innovative American-Continental cuisine, accompanied by a selection of the world's finest wines and spirits. The Rugby Grille has been recognized with many culinary awards including, "One of the Top Ten Best Restaurants in the United States," by Zagat's Restaurant Guide.

The Townsend Hotel is a Mobil 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond hotel, as well as a perennial favorite on the Condé Nast top hotels. A haven for the most discerning travelers, its splendid combination of amenities, service and setting await your pleasure.

The Townsend Hotel has been recognized for impeccable service:

• 2008 Gold List "World's Best Places to Stay" by Condé Nast
• Mobil 4-Star Rating
• AAA 4-Diamond Rating
• 2008 "The World's Best Hotels" by TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine

Located in charming Birmingham, Michigan just 35 minutes from Pontiac Oakland County Airport and just 40 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Points of interest in the area include the:

• Home of the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions
• Fox Theater
• DTE Music Theater
• Internationally acclaimed Cranbrook Schools and Museum
• Designer shopping in Birmingham and at Somerset Collection

Upcoming Events in our Area

      2008:

• NBA Playoffs - Beginning April 19th

• Meadow Brook concours d'Elegance - July 31 through August 3rd
• PGA Championship - August 4th through August 10th
• Woodward Dream Cruise - August 15th and August 16th
• Maccabi Games - August 17th through August 22nd
• Cranbrook Schools - US International Student Orientation - August 29 through 31st
• Tree Lighting in Shain Park - November 26th

       2009:

• North American International Auto Show - January 9th through 17th
• NCAA - Final Four - April 4th through 9th

Please contact the Hotel directly for assistance with overnight guestrooms, dinner reservations or private banquet arrangements.