Modern, Eclectic Wedding Venue
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Ashley Willis
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Typically responds within 24h
The Townsend Hotel is a wedding and event venue in Birmingham, MI, less than 30 minutes from Downtown Detroit. First opened in 1988, this hotel has hosted various events over the years. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or an extravagant celebration, the in-house team will ensure you get the most out of the event spaces.
Sporting a blend of modern charm and eclectic, whimsical details, The Townsend Hotel is a memorable backdrop to host your ceremony, reception, and prenuptial events. Their most prominent option is the Townsend Ballroom, which can host banquets with up to 400 guests. Elegant chandeliers and large windows decorate the space for a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Outside the main doors is a grand foyer with marble floors and cherry wood paneling that will give your cocktail hour a sophisticated aesthetic. The Clancy Room sports a timeless design theme for more intimate celebrations with art-deco-inspired styling. The versatile floor plan can accommodate various events, from engagement parties to day-after brunches. In addition, the hotel has 150 guest rooms, with cozy bedding and modern amenities to ensure a relaxing overnight stay.
The team's wedding specialist will be by your side during your planning process to ensure everything goes according to plan. They are happy to provide you with their list of trusted vendors, from florists to photographers, to complete your day of experience. Chairs, tables, linens, and tabletop decor will be provided to complete your wedding theme. The in-house culinary team also offers catering and bar options to add a mouthwatering finish to your celebration.
What You'll Love About The Townsend Hotel
Working with The Townsend Hotel staff is a blast. During the planning process, you and your partner will be impressed with the level of attention and responsiveness you receive. Check out the reviews and FAQs to learn more about their friendly service.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
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Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Ashley Willis
Director of Catering
Director of Catering
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Reviews
4.4
out of 5.07 reviews
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The Townsend Hotel is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its elegant setting, impeccable service, and luxurious accommodations. The staff, particularly Maia, Ashley, and Lizz, are commended for their professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness throughout the wedding planning process. Guests were impressed by the venue's classic and timeless ambiance, as well as the convenience of having all events in one location. The food and service were top-notch, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings in the metro Detroit area.Review photos
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Jodi B
5.0
12/15/2024
We worked directly with Maia at the Townsend Hotel, and she was wonderful! Thank you so so much for going above and beyond to make our day so perfect! You were a delight to work with and really are incredible. Everything was perfect and set up so nicely and just how we planned!
You were timely with responding to all of our emails, and paid close attention to detail. Your attentiveness to us for our special day is much appreciated! We had a magical wedding weekend!
Carolyn N
5.0
10/17/2024
Having our wedding weekend at the Townsend Hotel was the best decision. A Friday night cocktail party in the very chic Clancy Room, a Saturday wedding reception in the ballroom and Sunday brunch in the Clancy Room, all of guests were so impressed with the beautiful Townsend. Dozens of NYC guests stayed at the hotel and were delighted with service, ambiance and quality of the hotel. They loved walking around Birmingham and appreciated the fact that they didn’t need to drive/or shuttle around to the different events. Maia, from the events department, managed absolutely every detail we requested with professionalism and reassuring calm. She kept us on track with all the decision making, her suggestions were spot on, and she was so responsive and organized. Can’t thank her enough.
The Townsend was everything we hoped for, and so much more: an elegant venue for our wedding and reception, a special luxury hotel for our out of town guests, impeccable food and service, all located in wonderful downtown Birmingham!
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Sandi C
5.0
9/26/2024
Our wedding here was the best! Ashley was so great at organizing us and responded so quickly to all my questions. Food was impeccable and service was spot on. Big shout out for making my daughters wedding day perfect!
Lisa E
5.0
8/27/2024
Having had other events at The Townsend and having been very pleased, we picked The Townsend for my daughter's wedding reception on August 24th. Ashley Willis, the Director of Catering, was top-notch, accommodating all our requests. She worked tirelessly: she gave us her cell phone number, was always available even on her days off, was present and available at the reception, as well as the Sunday brunch. to make sure the event went smoothly and as planned. We are very happy and pleased with The Townsend and Ashley Willis.
J. S
5.0
6/10/2022
The reception was perfect. Lizz was great and worked with us from the planning stage to the day off. The food was fantastic, as was the cake. And the complimentary suit was amazing. It is great to be the only wedding at the venue (day of).
It is a classic, timeless venue. Our guests that stayed at the hotel also had fantastic stays. We had the brunch the next day at the venue which was fantastic. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone in the metro Detroit area, especially if you want a hotel.
T R
1.0
12/16/2019
I was really excited to check out this venue as I had always wanted my wedding reception to be held at the Townsend Hotel. The woman we met with was not very friendly and gave off the “you can’t afford to have your wedding here” attitude which was extremely unprofessional. Additionally, she had no other information to give us besides the menu print off you can find on their website, and then proceeds to tell us that their menu is changing next year but with no further info to give us regarding the changes or price increases. She told us she’d be sending us an email the following morning with more information that we had requested, but it has now been over 4 weeks and we never heard back from her. Overall, I was extremely disappointed in the service we received and the lack of information we were given during our appointment.
Shree S
5.0
7/31/2019
It was the best decision I made to have Townsend hotel host my wedding and reception ceremony. From the moment we started, it was outstanding treatment and service by Merritt Rosenthal! She made this whole process for us incredibly smooth and easy. She was very respectful and kind which I found rare in this wedding process. I truly applaud Townsend on their customer service during our wedding and reception. It was beyond exceptional! Of all the vendors we worked with throughout the wedding process, Merritt’s work, work ethic, and her compassion stood out from any one else we dealt with. She made the whole process so seamless and was genuinely nice. She took every detail so seriously and was on top of everything months in advance! I would recommend doing any event at Townsend because they really take the time and go the extra mile to make things exactly how you envisioned! Merritt, I cannot thank you enough and Thank you Townsend Hotel!
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