Those visiting Detroit,or perhaps its suburbs such as Southgate and Downriver, will be surrounded by world class shopping, the history of the automobile, and even casinos. For those looking for lodging, there are many boutique hotels available in the area as well.
Located in Downtown Birmingham, a Detroit suburb, The Townsend Hotel is an upscale European style boutique hotel. With 150 guestrooms and suites, this location offers guests close proximity to Detroit as well as shops, restaurants, movie theaters, parks and lakes. The Townsend Hotel's design takes luxury and comfort in to account with its down comforters, 100 percent goose down pillows, 300-thread-count Egyptian sheets, deep-soaking tubs and bath robes. The hotel also has a 1,100-square-foot fitness center, a 24-hour business center and a European day spa. Guests wishing to explore the area can visit the Detroit Zoo which is 9 miles away, the Michigan Opera Theater 21 miles away, or catch a Piston's basketball game at the Palace of Auburn Hills 13 miles from the hotel. Transportation via taxi, rental car or limo can be arranged at the hotel.
The Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-642-7900
preferredhotels.com
The Dearborn Inn, located in Dearborn just 11 miles from Detroit, is set on 23 acres of land belonging to the Ford Motor Company. Built in 1931, this boutique hotel offers a Main Inn, Colonial lodges and Colonial guest homes. Multi-million dollar renovations has brought this Inn into the new millennium and it now features Internet access, for an added rate, and a flat-screen HDTV. Rooms also include down comforters and in-room coffee and tea. The hotel is smoke free. There are on-site business services, a notary public, translator, ATM, shoeshine, and valet dry-cleaning. An outdoor pool, nearby golf courses and on-site fitness center are also available to hotel guests. Visitors to the Dearborn Inn will learn the history of Henry Ford through art displayed in the rooms featuring Mr. Ford and the automobile industry. For those wishing to learn more they can visit The Henry Ford: America's Greatest History Attraction or the Automobile Hall of Fame.
The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel
20301 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, Michigan 48124
313-271-2700
marriott.com
The Baronette Renaissance Detroit a Novi Hotel, is located 27 miles from Detroit in Novi, Mich. Located in the Twelve Oaks Mall, this boutique hotel offers world-class shopping, dining and entertainment steps away. Guests will enjoy the 37-inch LCD televisions with cable TV and HBO, i-Home clock radio, Aveda bath products, mini refrigerator, wireless Internet access and complimentary parking. Beds are made with Leggett & Platte Lura-Flex Pillow Top Mattresses, 100 percent Egyptian 300 thread count sheets and 100 percent hypo-allergenic down duvet inserts and pillows. The Baronnette has an on-site wellness center and fitness center, valet dry-cleaning, business center and high-speed Internet access. Guests staying at The Baronette Renaissance Detroit can shop at Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor and JC Penney located in the attached Twelve Oaks Mall. Lucky Strike bowling, MGM Grand Detroit casino and the Detroit Riverwalk are also in close proximity.
The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel
27790 Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377
248-349-7800
thebaronette.com
The Inn on Ferry Street is made up of six historic buildings located in Midtown Detroit. The boutique hotel is housed in four Victorian homes and two carriage houses. The Inn on Ferry Street offers 40 rooms, coffee and tea service, Wi-Fi access, free buffet breakfast, free shuttle within a 5-mile radius, free parking, CD player and complimentary on-site parking. There is also a fitness center, business center and honor bar. Guests staying at the Inn will be close to the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University. There are also several museums nearby.
The Inn on Ferry Street
84 East Ferry St.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-871-6000
innonferrystreet.com
