The Townsend Hotel in "walkable" Birmingham, Michigan is a Forbes Four Star Hotel and AAA 4-Diamond. A haven for the most dis ... cerning travelers and known as the place to stay while in Southeast Michigan, its splendid combination of amenities, service and setting await your pleasure. The Townsend Hotel has been recognized for impeccable service: ◾AAA 1988 TO 2020 Four Diamond Award Winner ◾U.S. News 2018 Best Hotels List ◾Condé Nast - 2020 Top Hotels in The Midwest #7 ◾Forbes Travel Guide 2013-2020 Four Star Award Winner ◾Travel & Leisure – 2019 The Best Hotel in Every State ◾Wine Spectator’s 2013-2020 Best of Award of Excellence ◾The Townsend Hotel of Birmingham adds electric vehicle charging stations ◾Travel+Leisure 500: The World's Best Hotels ◾2013-2020 Forbes Travel Guide "Recommended" Award - Rugby Grille ◾2014 Best of Michigan - Jewish News: Best Wedding Venue, Best Bar/Bat Mitzvah Venue, Best Staycation - The Townsend Hotel ◾2014 Best of Michigan - Jewish News: Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Fine Dining - Rugby Grille ◾2014 Best of Detroit - HOUR Detroit - Hotel - Suburb ◾2014 Certificate of Excellence - 2014 Winner - TripAdvisor ◾dBusiness - Top Hotels In Metro Detroit ◾dBusiness - 81 Top Restaurants in Metro Detroit for Business - The Best Tables & Private Rooms in The Region ◾Certificate of Excellence, 2013 Winner, TripAdvisor Located in charming Birmingham, Michigan just 35 minutes from Pontiac Oakland County Airport and just 40 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and within 20 minutes to all major venues. read more