The Townsend Turns 25

10 FACTS ABOUT THE TOWNSEND HOTEL  

• 100 Townsend Street
  Birmingham, Michigan 48009
  (248) 645-9061
  (800) 548-4172
  http://www.townsendhotel.com
  
  
• The Townsend is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.  It first opened its doors to an admiring public in June of 1988, and its expansion grand opening took place in March of 2000.
  
  
• In honor of its silver anniversary, the hotel is sponsoring a contest.  Everyone who submits a memory photo of The Townsend will be entered in a drawing to win a luxurious bed & breakfast package for two.  See The Townsend website for complete contest details.
  
  
• The polished and impressive decor evokes the ambiance of English aristocracy in The Townsend’s 150 rooms and suites, designed by Joy Walker of Joy Walker Design LLC.  The hotel architecture is in the English manor house style.
  
  
• The hotel has received numerous awards.  Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazine  voted it one of the World’s Best Hotels in 2012.  It has earned a Perennial AAA Four-Diamond rating.
  
  
• There are six specialty suites: The Shain Park Suite, The Birmingham Suite, The Townsend Suite, The Presidential Suite, The Executive Suite, and The Luxury Suite.  Guests in those suites will enjoy such amenities as fresh-cut flowers, four-poster beds, fireplaces, marble bathrooms, and spectacular views of the downtown area.
  
  
• The bed sheets at The Townsend Hotel are 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, 316 thread count with custom Italian duvet covers.  Terry bathrobes and slippers are provided, plus a selection of Bvlgari and Gilchrist & Soames bath products.  The hotel also has its very own bakery.
  
  
• There’s a 24-hour concierge service, a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour in-room dining, and a 24-hour business center.  High-speed Internet access is provided, along with a 32” flat screen LCD television.  Guest receives a complimentary newspaper, complimentary shoe shine, complimentary coffee service, and friendly wake-up calls.
  
  
• Another attraction is the Rugby Grille, a delightful restaurant featuring an American-Continental cuisine and an impressive wine list.  It has been rated one of the Top Ten Restaurants in the United States by Zagat’s Restaurant Guide.  If you’re looking for hot Detroit-area nightlife, visit The Corner with its chic decor, an extensive menu of specialty drinks, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights – and it was recently renovated and upgraded.
  
  
• The internationally-recognized Townsend Hotel redefines luxury in Metro Detroit.  The hotel’s ballroom can accommodate groups of up to 500 people, perfect for weddings or business meetings.  Many celebrities and dignitaries choose The Townsend as their destination of choice in Michigan, whenever they’re looking for elegance and service.