The Townsend Hotel Media Fact Sheet

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Address

One Hundred Townsend Street
Birmingham, Michigan 48009

Telephone

(248) 642-7900

Fax

(248)645-9061

Web

www.townsendhotel.com

Reservations

(248) 642-7900 OR (800) 548-4172

Location

Downtown Birmingham, Michigan, corner of Pierce Street and Townsend Street, south of Maple and west of Old Woodward

Owners

General Partners in THC Investment, a Limited Partnership David Sillman, Managing Partner

Architect

Victor Saroki & Associates, Birmingham, Michigan

Building

Original grand opening, 1988. Expansion grand opening, March 2000

Interior Design

The polished and impressive decor evokes the ambiance of English aristocracy in the Townsend's 150 rooms and suites designed by Dan Clancy of Permutter-Friewald Inc., Franklin, Michigan

Awards

• Conde Nast "Traveler Gold List," 1998-2003, 2006, 2008
• Perennial Mobil Four Star Rating
• Perennial AAA Four Diamonds Rating
• Detroit Free Press "Top 10 Table," 2004-2005
• Travel + Leisure Guide to the World's Best Hotels," 2003-2008
• Zagat Survey "Best Restaurant," in Metro Detroit, 2005 and 2006
• Zagat Survey "Top 10 Restaurants in the United States," 2005.
• Zagat Survey "Top 10 Restaurants in Michigan," 2005-2008.

Management Staff

• Peter Wilde, Managing Director
• Steve Roth, Chief Financial Officer
• Tracy A. Fashing, Director of Sales and Marketing
• Jim Bologna, Executive Chef
• Keith Schofield, Director of Restaurant Operations
• Jason McGrew, Chief Engineer
• Joanie Sams, Director of Catering
• Rebecca Selesky, Director of Front Office Operations
• Laura Klein, Tea Director
• Jad Habayeb, Corner Bar Manager
• Marsha Clark, Human Resources Director
• Kitty Adler, Senior Sales Manager
• Kelly Clement, Senior Sales Manager
• Kristin Kays, Corporate Catering Sales Manager
• Bradley Benton, Business Travel Sales Manager
• Kelly Bacalja, Corporate Catering Sales Manager

Services/Amenities

• 24-hour concierge service
• Twice daily housekeeping with turndown service
• 24-hour in-room dining
• Complimentary business center - 24-hour access
• 2-line phone
• Valet service
• In-room massage available
• High speed internet wired and wireless access in public areas
• 24-hour fitness center

Accommodations

150 rooms and suites, including six specialty suites, two penthouses and a one-two bedroom relocation apartment

Prices

Rooms start at $255.00 and up. Special seasonal packages are also available

Room Amenities

• 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, 316 thread count with custom Italian duvet covers
• Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tub
• Bvlgari and Gilchrist & Soames bath products
• Terry bathrobes and slippers
• Twice daily housekeeping with turndown service
• High-speed Internet with wired or wireless access
• 2-line phone
• 24-hour, in-room dining
• 24-hour concierge service
• Available in-room massage
• Private serving bar
• Personal safe deposit box
• In-room iron
• Complimentary shoe shine
• Complimentary newspaper
• Complimentary coffee with wake-up call
• 24-Hour fitness center

Suite Amenities

In addition to room amenities, suites include some or all of the following: balconies with flower boxes; fireplaces; boardroom/dining room; deep soaking tubs; parlors; multiple bedrooms; fully equipped kitchen

Dining

• The Rugby Grille
• The Corner
• The Townsend Bakery
• Afternoon Tea
• Catering
• In-room Dining

Banquet/Meeting Facilities

Meeting and event facilitates are ideal for intimate gatherings of five or gala events for 500, which include: padded tabletops; ergonomically designed chairs; skirted and boxed classroom tables; 72-inch rounds; Waterford chandeliers; floor-to-ceiling windows; state-of-the-art A/V equipment

Fitness Center

1,100-square feet fitness center includes: Precor and Tectrix treadmills; recumbent bicycles; StairMaster; no-impact elliptical cross-trainers; Cybex specialized weight machines; Individual headsets and television monitors for personalized music and viewing

Business Center

Complimentary services include: personal computers; Microsoft Office with standard programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); laser printers; fax service; high-speed Internet connection; copiers; scanner

Lobby

THE TOWNSEND HOTEL'S traditional Lobby and Tea Lobby feature seating areas with over-stuffed sofas and armchairs; Waterford crystal chandeliers; fireplaces; marble mantle pieces and murals

Nearby Attractions

Located in downtown Birmingham, 40 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, 30 minutes from Oakland International Airport and minutes away from Oakland County's corporate community. Guests enjoy the eclectic restaurants, charming boutiques and two movie theaters that wind along tree-lined streets, all within walking distance of THE TOWNSEND. Also nearby, are 300 acres of parks, trails, lakes, beautiful gardens, outdoor fountains and sculpture. Guests may also visit a number of historical museums and more than 40 art galleries and antique shops.

For more information, contact JACQUELINE HARRINGTON, Weber Shandwick Worldwide (248) 203-8128

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