Suburban English manor
The hotel delivers the understated grandeur of a traditional English manor right in downtown Birmingham.
What it’s good at
Notable
A continuous fixture since 1988 with traditional afternoon tea beside marble fireplaces.
Listed
Mahogany wall paneling, Waterford crystal chandeliers, and carved marble fireplaces throughout.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
what’s inside is an absolutely classic luxury hotel, one that you’d swear had existed in its present form for half a century or more.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Shain Park and downtown Birmingham's boutiques are right outside, twenty miles north of central Detroit.
The rooms
Rooms have marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and the windows open to let in fresh air.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness studio is equipped with Peloton bikes, Life Fitness cardio gear, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Rugby Grille
The dining room serves prime steaks and seafood by the fireplace, with craft cocktails shaken at the bar.
At the table
Townsend Bakery supplies fresh scones and pastries for afternoon tea, served beneath chandeliers in the lobby lounge.
How it began
Built in 1988, the hotel was designed from the start to look and feel like a traditional British estate.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.