Afternoon Tea at The Townsend Hotel

The Townsend Hotel, located in the heart of the walkable downtown community and upscale shopping district of Birmingham, Michigan, is a four-diamond, four-star luxury hotel. Since its grand opening in 1988, The Townsend Hotel has continuously set the standard for quality and service, with spacious rooms and suites, fine dining and exceptional amenities. For more than 28 years, the hotel has been providing world-class service for luxurious getaways, special events or business conferences. On property, guests and visitors can enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea, an impeccable dining experience at the Rugby Grille Restaurant and a gourmet coffee and handmade scone at The Townsend Bakery. The hotel’s lobby is highlighted with traditional English décor, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, custom murals and fresh floral arrangements. Afternoon Tea is served in the lobby five days-a-week, featuring a fine selection of Harney & Sons loose leaf teas, scrumptious finger sandwiches, orange cranberry scones with mascarpone cheese and homemade lemon curd and a delectable selection of miniature pastries. The Townsend Hotel offers a number of superior meeting and event facilities to accommodate gatherings from five to 500 people, including the newly renovated Townsend Ballroom, which has been home to thousands of memorable milestone celebrations and charitable events. The Townsend Hotel also offers a variety of world-class dining options for guests and visitors. Diners seeking a quick and casual bite, a formal, gourmet dining experience or perhaps something in between, can find it all under one roof at the luxury property. Under the direction and execution of the Townsend Hotel Executive Chef, Todd Sabo and his talented culinary team, The Townsend Hotel’s culinary fare consistently garners rave reviews among critics and guests alike. Whether dining at The Townsend’s award-winning Rugby Grille, or just sampling something sweet from The Townsend Bakery, the hotel’s team of culinary experts is sure to please any palate. The Townsend is the proud recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades, including Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellence, Conde Nast Top 15 Hotels in the Midwest, Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond designations, as well as a spot on the list of Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels Worldwide. The Rugby Grill is a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The Townsend Hotel is located at 100 Townsend Street in Birmingham, Mich. For more information or to make a reservations call 800.548.4172 or visit: www.townsendhotel.com.