BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Feb. 11, 2015 – Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list, once again naming Birmingham, Mich.’s The Townsend Hotel, a four-star hotel. Additionally, The Rugby Grille, the award-winning fine-dining restaurant located inside The Townsend Hotel, again earned an exclusive Forbes Travel Guide “recommended” rating. The Townsend and Rugby Grille will be showcased with all of the Star Rating recipients on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
According to the publication, the Forbes Travel Guide four-star award indicates The Townsend Hotel, a luxury property known for its exemplary service and amenities, is an outstanding establishment, offering guests a truly exceptional level of luxury and service. The Forbes Travel Guide “recommended” rating earned by The Rugby Grille signifies the restaurant is one of the best establishments in its destination. Additionally, Rugby Grille is Forbes Travel Guide’s only 2015 recommended rated restaurant in all of Michigan. Both The Townsend Hotel and Rugby Grille are receiving the Forbes Travel Guide four-star and recommended rankings, respectively, for a third consecutive year.
“To receive this recognition from Forbes Travel Guide for a third consecutive year is an exciting honor for the entire Townsend team,” said Steven Kalczynski, the property’s managing director. “It affirms for me that our team is living The Townsend culture everyday…providing gracious, thoughtful and personalized service to every guest that walks through our doors.”
“Our Star Ratings recognize the finest hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. These ratings serve as the most authoritative guideposts for guests seeking exceptional travel experiences. Our primary mission is to contribute to excellence in hospitality, serving the global tourism industry as well as the guest,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.
The Forbes Travel Guide luxury travel ratings have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958. For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, visit www.forbestravelguide.com/about/ratings.
Luxury Hotel’s Fine Dining Restaurant, The Rugby Grille, Also Retains Forbes Travel Guide’s Exclusive “Recommended” Rating
About The Townsend Hotel
Opened in 1988, The Townsend Hotel, which celebrated its Silver Anniversary in 2013, is a AAA 4-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star luxury property located in downtown Birmingham, Mich. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, The Townsend is known for its exceptional service and amenities, including the Rugby Grille, The Corner bar, Afternoon Tea at The Townsend and a variety of bakery, banquet and catering services. For more information, visit www.townsendhotel.com or contact The Townsend Hotel at 800.548.4172.
About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, is the originator of the prestigious Five Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry’s most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the gold standard for luxury hospitality ratings worldwide. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com. Follow Forbes Travel Guide on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ForbesInspector, Facebook: www.facebook.com/forbestravelguide and Instagram: www.instagram.com/forbestravelguide.
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