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The Townsend HotelvsThe Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, The Townsend Hotel scores marginally higher than The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. The Townsend Hotel comes in at #1 in Detroit with accolades from 3 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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 Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
Afar Magazine Forbes Travel Guide
1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "Shuttered for almost a quarter-century, this grand 1924 hotel is undergoing a $200 million makeover courtesy of Westin." Full review
Rough Guide "Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Book Hotel was renovated and taken over by the Westin chain. Elegant rooms and a full range of amenities."
Gayot "Back and better than ever, The Westin Cadillac Detroit features luxury lodging, living, dining and entertainment within the 33-story property."
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl 453-room Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is opulent and grand with upscale event spaces." Full review
Afar Magazine "A fully restored landmark in Detroit's cultural resurgence, this iconic hotel has 453 guest rooms, an indoor pool, and award-winning dining." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "Today the hotel is the stomping ground of professional athletes, American Idols and other newsmakers taking in the sights and sounds of a city in the midst of rebirth. " Full review
