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The Townsend Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Dining
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Check-in/check-out kiosk
The Townsend Hotel, in the business district's center, offers a cozy retreat with a lobby fireplace and welcoming bar. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sunny terrace, and can borrow bicycles to explore. The helpful staff and strategic location consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Presidential Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Interior Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Interior Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Birmingham, The Townsend Hotel is in the business district. Oakland Hills Country Club and AirTime Trampoline & Game Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dodge no. 4 State Park and Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Meadow Brook Music Festival or Calihan Hall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI, 48009

What's nearby

  • Somerset Collection - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cranbrook Art Museum - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Royal Oak Music Theatre - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Detroit Zoo - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Troy Transit Center - 5 min drive
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Pizza and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Coney Island - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪220 Merrill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madam - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Townsend Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Detroit Zoo
A terrace, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Townsend Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycle rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 150 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and cable channels

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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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Townsend Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 5.30 per day and a fee of USD 159.00 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 5.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Townsend Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Townsend Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Townsend Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Townsend Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this boutique hotel is steps from Lyudviga Couture, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Somerset Collection and Classic Book Shop. The Detroit Shoppe and William Beaumont Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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