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    The Townsend Hotel

    3.5 (145 reviews)
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    Christmas tree next to entrance into the party at Townsend
    Chani T.

    Was able to get in on the NYE 2025 hotel package! I'm so excited cause these were selling fast right? From the moment that we pulled up, we were treated with high standards I didn't feel sized up by what I had, or looked like. I knew I was gonna be treated with respect regardless of who employees crossed my path. And that is exactly what I got The room was exceptional, I'm pretty sure it was a standard fully stock bar, walk in shower & walk in closet w/safe. it was enough to be next to perfect for us. I'm pretty sure it was less than 150 steps from my hotel room, to the elevator, to the party they were hosting for NYE. Talk about finding a good parking spot! (But w/rooms & location to event) We found a great hotel room located not too close, but not too far to the party or traffic. It sounded amazing knowing I didn't have that many steps to go to carrying my dude if he had one too many party drinks, you know. Not saying he would just wanted to give him the chance to switch the roles. Reason why I say sounded amazing and why unfortunately Townsend hotel did not get all the stars is for the reason we were not able to get into the party to enjoy celebrating ringing in the new year. I guess they hired the Security team to handle entrance into the party. (I am kicking myself why not double checking, my dude's luggage for right attire.)He came in with a brand new pair of all blk adidas dmt. I believe they're called. Also a tan pair of the Dude shoes. We were not able to get in and celebrate ringing the countdown. So we were hanging in the room, we went down not quite 30 minutes before midnight. By time we found out we try to hop in the car, We're getting over to Meijers. They're going to lock the door as he's jumping out of the car to asked to buy a pair of shoes real quick. They're like heck no I gotta get home. So we spent New Year's in the car on our way back to the hotel, that won't let us into the party because of the misunderstanding of the atire. The extra money and time spent wasted. I'm glad I was able to see and experience all of it. That just helps me to read the fine print know that certain places aren't willing to accept their rules being broken, (which I honestly ok w/on other rules) but being half naked could get in, not sneakers). I was stupid and told him to grab his brown shoes and he grabbed the dude shoes SMH. It was really a chance to never mind doesn't matter. Sorry, I have a birthday this month and he having another next month. if the experience was 4+ stars this may be a place we would've been spending one of our birthdays. But kind of feel it last spent more than my values worth already on this merchant. Again, as far as the employees, everyone was amazing it was just a door guy at the party, Wasn't willing to ask anybody (management )if they would let us in to the party based off the shoes my guy was wearing. Kind of a big disappointment. But that's because I let it be more of a fairytale than what it really was. I built the anticipation up.‍ Was able to have a chance to talk to different employees get to know a little bit more about them, where they were from if they were locals, bringing my service dog in was a breeze. I tried to give documentation to show not emotional support dog. It didn't matter. They were comfortable and seem to know the service animal laws. Big kudos for that. The employees there made the place amazing !

    Amy W.

    On a cold winter day, about 6 years ago, we went to Birmingham and enjoyed a romantic dinner and walk through the park. I remember the tree was lit for Christmas and was absolutely perfect for pictures. It is one of those days that I would consider to be perfect and I was truly very happy. It was that day that we walked past the Townsend Hotel, and I noticed a couple of signs highlighting events that they hosted. One of the signs was advertising their first masquerade ball to be held in October. I have always wanted to go to a masquerade ball. The idea is so seductive to me. A couple of years had passed and we had planned to go to the 2020 ball. Unfortunately, the world shut down and that didn't happen. Last year, the date didn't align for us. So when this year rolled around, I was excited to see that it was a convenient day for us, and our planning began! There were a few hiccups with the ticket sales. Not sure what happened there. It was difficult to find information regarding the ball, and even after figuring out who to contact, it was tough to get a response. Eventually though we got our response and we were able to get our tickets. We chose to get VIP tickets because that's how we roll. This allowed us to have early entry (which was helpful if you wanted pics). We also had a private bar area and a buffet featuring a variety of finger type foods. The tickets do not include alcohol, which we knew, but I was quite surprised at the prices of the extremely limited drink options. $13 for a very small pour of wine. $16 for a mixed drink. No beer options. Some bar areas only accepted cash. Others only credit cards. You cannot run a tab. In all honesty, I think it would be worth it to get bottle service even though the total would have come to $1000 for two tickets (you get 6 tickets with that but we would only need two). The convenience and service would most definitely be worth it in my opinion, even if there is no way two of us could drink a full bottle of bourbon haha. The food and entertainment was superb and everyone was having a magnificent time. We met a lot of fun new people that we will likely remain friends with. The ball was everything I had hoped it would be. I loved having the best dressed and most handsome date in the room. Definitely plan to get a room if you go. It's absolutely super convenient! I was interested to see how the Townsend would compare to the Daxon, which we stayed in very recently. Upon arrival, the staff was very quick to greet us and help us with our numerous bags. The thing about a formal event is that women have a ton of things needed to prepare. We checked in and it was convenient and friendly. Our bellhop walked us to our room and explained all of the amenities. He departed and we began to unpack. I recommend getting a suite. The room is large and suitable for getting ready for a formal event. There are doors closing the bedroom area off so if one of you drinks too much champagne and requires a nap *ahem* they (I) could do so without being disturbed. The bathroom was perfect. Very large and there is a separate vanity where I was able to get ready. This area had a light up mirror and a hair dryer as well. They also provided robes which I think is an amazing touch because we love robes but they are bulky to pack. There is a nice bar area that is pretty solidly stocked. Oddly enough no sink, however. I recommend bringing cash. You have to call the front desk for everything and they deliver it; Even ice. Since I hadn't considered this I ended up tipping $20 for ice lol. We got change from the front desk after that. They have a very small restaurant located inside the hotel. It gets booked quickly so make reservations! It's also pretty costly so expect that. They offer room service until midnight and we chose to take advantage of that throughout the weekend. Room service was a very nice and convenient touch. Overall, our stay was fabulous and we will definitely be back. We considered doing the "Little Black Dress Fundraiser" coming up this weekend but it was too short of notice. We will be first in line next year for the ball for sure. Now that we have a better idea of what to expect we can really do it up right!

    Been coming here for 10 years + this might be one of the worst breakfasts I've ever had. This has went down to a point I think of no return. They Replaced the regular steak with a pub steak. What kind of high end hotel / brunch is this? There's pure oil all over my food bits of blood I asked for well done. I didn't send my food back, but I will never be back. This is one of the most disgusting breakfast I've ever had in my life unedible.

    Loren F.

    I came to The Townsend for afternoon tea with my mom, and I have to say I left wanting more. We both had been to tea here in 2018 and had a lovely experience! Things have changed since then and it's not for the better. First, I do appreciate that when you reserve your seating you pay up front so there's nothing to worry about when you arrive. Did I think this was work $155 all in, inclusive of tip? No. When we arrived and valeted our car, there was no one greeting people to seat them at their tables for the tea. We had to stand around and wait for someone to walk by and ask to be seated. Tables were already partly set, and we had some comfy lounge chairs to sit in. We had 3 teas to choose from and the Earl Grey was delightful!! All of the food and desserts came out at once and this is where things got dicey for me. While they had tons of savory options, only 2 were vegetarian. There was no place in the reservation to make special requests, so I assumed I'd be able to tell them there that I was vegetarian and to bring a few extra veggie options. Nope! We were told the kitchen only has enough food options per reservation, and they could not accommodate extras. Absurd knowing there is a full kitchen back there. I was instead offered a salad, which was delicious but not very filling. My mom let me have the two veggie savory options (4 small bites total), and she enjoyed the 3-4 non-veggie options (6-8 bites total). Aside from the food, we expected to be left a tea pot full of the tea we each had as we'd experienced previously here and at other afternoon teas. They instead had someone walking around filling everyone's tea cup, but for a while towards the middle no one came around and my cup sat empty. For the Townsend being such a nice establishment, I expected a much higher level of operational excellence from the afternoon tea experience. Can't say I'll be back unless I hear about some changes.

    Nav S.

    Recently visited Michigan and decided to have a girls day out so we decided we wanted to try afternoon tea at Townsend hotel. Looked at pictures and it looked promising however I was very disappointed. The teas that were available weren't anything extraordinary, we only three options we could choose from, they choose the desserts and the sandwiches. Mind you I'm not very adventurous so quails egg just doesn't sound appetizing to me. It was 65 per person and this was not my first time visiting a tea place however it would be nice to choose what you want to eat as well as have better options for teas. It's an experience but I will not be back!

    Nicole E.

    I have had mother's day afternoon tea and afternoon tea with the ladies here, both were great. A bit on the pricey side, but the food is good and worth it. I recalled it being around $60+ with a glass of champagne. My mom and my friends loved their experience here. Hard to go to another afternoon spot after having this experience. Victorian tea parlor in Berkeley was a good spot and a bit cheaper, but it has since closed, so this is the last great afternoon tea spot left. Service is top notch here. It can be a bit cool if seated by the door and it's cold outside.

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    Came here a couple times in the past for afternoon tea with a bunch of friends, but I'll be reviewing my latest visit.

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    (52 reviews)

    We always come here for the golf simulators, and we really do love it. The drinks are great, the…read morefood is fantastic. However, the service is always inconsistent. Sometimes, we have amazing waitresses that check on us all the time. They even let us extend our time because there's no one else there, and they know we'll keep buying drinks and food while we have fun. Then we sometimes get a waitress that checks on us twice in 2 hours and acts like we're inconveniencing them. Why not keep all your customers happy, check on them, let them keep having fun and spending money at your establishment? It seems like sometimes people just focus on the pickleball, but the golf simulators count too. Ambiance and music are fun, vibes are great. But better, more consistent service upstairs would be appreciated. Also, sometimes the games cut off early with no warning, and it would be nice to play your whole time or at least get a warning.

    This is a very nice place as far as space and decor. I've never really played paddle ball but my…read morefriends and I checked it out and we had a good time knocking some balls back and forth. This is definitely a place you want to go with a group of people and grab some drinks. Even if you don't want to play paddleball you can easily just sit at the bar or lounge around watching a sporting event. We didn't get food on this particular occasion because we weren't hungry so the verdict is out on how good the menu items are, but I will say the prices are high.

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    BasBlue is a magical, gorgeous place! They have renovated a house in Detroit to turn into this…read morewonderful meeting space for all! It is geared towards women and nonbinary individuals and created a safe and supportive environment for them to grow their dreams and aspirations in, but it is open to any and all who want to check it out! Anyone can have access to the main floor of BasBlue, where there is an INCREDIBLE cafe to get delicious drinks and food from. There is also a ton of seating for you to enjoy your food and drink and to cowork from as well. If you want to become a member, the upper floors are open to you with more collaborative and private spaces for you to enjoy! It is a non-profit organization and just a gloriously safe and intentionally-curated space to foster creativity and amazing vibes. I always feel so at peace and centered when I'm at BasBlue and love to take meetings from here as often as I can! It's located very close to the DIA, but only open during the weekdays. So pay attention to their hours and if you're looking for a great place to work from or are interested in learning more about what a membership here could bring, definitely check BasBlue out!!

    As a guy, I cannot join. I was here as part of an event and this is based on what I saw and…read moreexperienced. Limited street pay parking, there is a shared lot nearby. This is a very nicely renovated mansion turned into a woman's club. Like a late 1800's gentleman's club, only for women. There is a locker room/workout room/nursing area, but I did not see them because I am not a woman. They have lectures and groups within the club. They have a full kitchen, and the usual food on offer seemed like you would expect at a starbucks or better. They have drinks, coffee, and wine. The wine was higher end. And they use an ordering app so members at different rooms of the club can order easily. Lots of rooms. Dining and lecture rooms, lounge and club type rooms, conference rooms. A large event room. All really nice. There are smaller serving bars on the second and third floors. Depending on age, annual membership is 600 or 1200 dollars. It looked great. Maybe it could have used more restrooms, but that is sort of reaching for something negative to say.

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