Detroit Film & Commercial Production

The Townsend Hotel is Michigan's only 25 year perennial AAA 4 diamond hotel; a haven for the most discerning travelers featuring a splendid array of amenities and exceptional service.  Our 150-room boutique property is tucked away amidst the pleasing parks, shops and restaurants of one of the most walkable communities in the nation.

Our neighborhood is centrally located to production sites throughout southeastern Michigan.  Conveniently located to serve the Metropolitan Detroit suburbs and only a few miles from the new Raleigh Studios Michigan.

Amenities and services of note include:

• Strict Confidentiality
• 24-hour in-room dining
• 24-hour concierge service
• Miniature refrigerator and microwave (upon request)
• 30 night consecutive stay tax incentive
• Pet friendly (please review the Pet Policy)
• Eco-friendly - certified by Green Lodging Michigan

We offer an experienced staff that has serviced feature film productions in addition to commercial and video shoots. Over the past twenty years, our independent hotel has served hundreds of ATL guests from Producers and Directors to the most demanding of Talent & Cast.

Our efforts to better serve the unique needs of our production guests include the recent upgrade of our technology offerings. Our new system features 6 megabits of download bandwidth, which provides an improved opportunity for guests making use of programs such as iChat and AIM. Wi - Fi Connectivity has been expanded from the public spaces to include all areas of the hotel.

Please contact our Production and Entertainment Sales Team: Kelly Clement at 248.642.7900.

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View our selection of Private Event locations for your convenience.

The Michigan Film Office is the official entity accepting scripts for qualification of Michigan's Film Incentive.  Saving for Labor and Crew; Resident Below the Line; Above the Line - regardless of domicile and Non-resident Below the Line are just a few of the components available for savings through the program.

The City of Birmingham has a reputation as one of the finest communities in Michigan and the City is now committed to providing opportunities for the filming industry to utilize many of the quality filming locations throughout the City. View the Film Friendly Birmingham offerings.

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