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The Townsend HotelvsThe Atheneum
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Townsend Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Atheneum. The Townsend Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 3 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Townsend Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
Forbes Travel Guide
100 Townsend St., Birmingham, MI 48009
From $329/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Visiting celebrities often fill the rooms of this downtown hotel across from Shain Park. Rooms are traditional and tasteful, with handsome antique-style furnishings." Full review
Frommer's "The gorgeous Townsend is one of Michigan's finest hotels, although it's about a 30-minute drive from downtown Detroit in Birmingham." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The luxury hotel, boasts 150 rooms and suites with marble bathrooms, banquet facilities adorned with glittering chandeliers, an afternoon tea and a delicious restaurant featuring American cuisine." Full review
The Atheneum
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness Fodor's
1000 Brush Ave., Greektown, Detroit, MI 48226
From $165/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "The Atheneum certainly has location working for it: it’s right in the heart of Greektown’s vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene and convenient to theaters... and Ford Field football stadium." Full review
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While spacious and well-appointed, rooms are being updated in 2008 with new furnishings, so ask for a renovated room.
Rough Guide "At this upmarket hotel In Greektown, visitors can look out at the skyline from their rooms, or just use their luxurious In-room soaking tubs."
Michelin Guide "A two-story lobby mural of Trojan War figures sets the scene for trendy Greektown's popular all suite property."
DK Eyewitness "The Atheneum Suite Hotel is situated in the middle of Greektown and provides access to the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit and to Greektown dining and nightlife."
Fodor's "Business travelers and visiting celebrities favor this downtown property. The spacious, individually decorated suites have Greek overtones." Full review
