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The Townsend Hotel

Property class: 4

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A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush seating, and a marble floor.
A lobby with a reception desk, a large chandelier, a marble floor, and wooden paneling.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and modern decor.
A dining table with breakfast items and drinks, a view of a park, and a building in the background.
A lobby with a checkered floor, wooden paneling, a large chandelier, and tables set up for a meeting or event.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $399
$361 nightly
$399 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI, 48009
  • Place, Classic Book Shop
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Somerset Collection
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Detroit Shoppe
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and two lamps.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee table with breakfast items, a TV, and a sofa.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A dining room with a round table, six chairs, a chandelier, and curtains.

Executive Suite

  • Park view
  • 750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Presidential Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and two lamps.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee table with breakfast items, a TV, and a sofa.

Interior Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and two lamps.

Interior Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

With a stay at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Detroit Zoo and Classic Book Shop. .This boutique hotel is 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Somerset Collection.

What's nearby

  • Classic Book Shop - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Somerset Collection - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • The Detroit Shoppe - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bloomfield Galleries - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Oakland Hills Country Club - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Troy Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sidecar Slider Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terra Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hunter House Hamburgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Townsend Hotel

The Townsend Hotel offers 150 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Birmingham? This hotel has 11 square feet (1 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
The Townsend Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 159.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 5.00 and a deposit of USD 5.30 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 22 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 5.30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 159.00 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 5.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 20 per stay
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 20 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Townsend
Townsend Birmingham
Townsend Hotel
Townsend Hotel Birmingham
The Townsend Hotel Hotel
The Townsend Hotel Birmingham
The Townsend Hotel Hotel Birmingham

The Townsend Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 799 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. Location is central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well appointed Nice town to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was gorgeous and in an excellent location. Very clean, beautiful and comfortable. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Love the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is the best part about staying at the Townsend. This is old money. They have incredibly well trained staff and just plain knowledgeable, helpful, and kind people. If you're looking for a great experience in Birmingham, stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always love staying at the Townsend hotel ! Excellent staff and superb rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally efficient and gracious, especially Kevin who somehow remembered our names every day. Beautiful rooms, most excellent snacks. We were only 2 days away from the dining room re-opening after renovation, so we will have to come back!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, polite staff, great location. Always a great experience when staying here and my preferred hotel in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A excellent boutiques hotel in Birmingham Michigan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property has a great location and very well maintained. The staff was very helpful at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great overall!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great hotel except the shower has very little water pressure… shower itself needed caulking replaced. Otherwise nice staff, comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Service was great very clean room , loved the shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Excellent hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible location. Clean, comfortable, luxury stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room and accommodations were great, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good and location was great. Room was poor. A/c blowed directly on the bed window was dirty on the outside looking at the roof where heating and cooling until a were sitting. Room 552 is a very poor room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We LOVED The Townsend. Super warm and cozy room. We booked the suite and had such a lovely time. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026