A European-style city hotel in downtown Birmingham, the Townsend is one of the most elegant places to stay in the Midwest. A recent expansion has added dozens of new rooms and a state-of-the-art health club. Each room has marble baths, traditional furnishings, down pillows, French soap, fine Belgian linens and a balcony. There is round-the-clock concierge service. The Presidential and Penthouse suites have separate dining rooms and parlors ideal for meetings or parties. With its marble floors, cherry paneling, Waterford chandeliers and murals, this is the closest thing to a Manhattan or Parisian hotel one can find in Michigan.
• Hotel Services: minibar, restaurant, 24-hour room service, television, parking, safe deposit, bar, disabled access, business facilities, air conditioning, whirlpool, non-smoking rooms, fitness club
• Special Features: The Rugby Grille serves seafood, chops, steaks, pastas, and breakfasts and lunches.
• Conferences: Eight meeting rooms plus a grand ballroom banquet facility that accommodates 360 people.