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The Kensington Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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The Kensington Hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered area, and a separate building with a red roof.
A fireplace with tall green plants, a blue upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted sign that reads "EAT".
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a pool area visible through the windows.
An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling, clear glass panels, and multiple lounge chairs around the pool.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop and black cabinetry. There are wine glasses and bottles on the shelves.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Explore the area

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3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Place, Briarwood Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Varsity Tennis Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Classic 2 Double Beds NonSmoking)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Classic 2 Double Beds NonSmoking)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and two lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Elite - King with Sleeper Balcony Acc)

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a television, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Elite - King with Sleeper Balcony Acc)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible Classic King)

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a single yellow pillow.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible Classic King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair Access Roll in Shower King)

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and handrails.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair Access Roll in Shower King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a television, a lamp, and a coffee maker.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Elite King with Sleeper Sof)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa with yellow cushions, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a TV on a wooden stand.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Elite King with Sleeper Sof)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Deluxe - 2 Double Beds Balcony Access)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a clock.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Deluxe - 2 Double Beds Balcony Access)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible Classic 2 Doubl)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible Classic 2 Doubl)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ann Arbor

At The Kensington Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Briarwood Mall and University of Michigan. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, rel.ish, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of 10 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bryant Pattengill West hotel include Michigan Stadium and U of M Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Briarwood Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Michigan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Varsity Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Crisler Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

The Kensington Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 10 meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Kensington Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ann Arbor hotel is smoke free.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kensington Hotel offers 200 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 for adults and USD 3 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • rel.ish

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 15.00 for adults and USD 3.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Kensington Court
Kensington Court Ann Arbor
Kensington Court Hotel
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Kensington Ann Arbor
The Kensington Court
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Kensington Hotel?

Yep, The Kensington Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 22 Nov 2026 start from NZ$202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! The Kensington Hotel has a pool and an indoor pool.

What makes The Kensington Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Kensington Hotel.

Is The Kensington Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a picnic area and an indoor pool, it's no surprise that The Kensington Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Kensington Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kensington Hotel?

No, The Kensington Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kensington Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1218 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good restaurant on-site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stay here every time we are in Ann Arbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room , great staff , would stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location and clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room is always clean and staff wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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It’s a beautiful place to stay. The hotel room had a back slider door onto the pool hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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They were extremely nice they even offered us a complimentary drink when we checked in. Hotel was beautiful, and clean highly recommend!! Would definitely book again !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great out of town hotel, close all the UMich sites and with a good bus connection into Ann Arbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay- nice clean king room, strong AC during heat wave. Free parking, good in room coffee. Perfect for quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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William The receptionist man at check in was great! The place js just what you need for a break after a long drive and before continuing your journey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and well maintain property. The front desk is nice. The breakfast is good as well. Perfect for the weekend getaway or overnight stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Was a decent hotel, but from the reviews I expected a little bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good hotel! Clean and lots of free parking! Quiet and very clean. Just needs a bit of updating..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The champagne toast at checknin was nice. The pool was great and the sun chairs outside the pool area was awesome. Our room was so nice and the staff were all so kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice with great pool and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel. Have stayed here many times and it is always clean with really helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was a 10 out of 10! Great staff, great rooms, awesome amenities! Would definitely stay here again with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown Ann Arbor and quick on/off the interstate. Many restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, pool and hot tub were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is lovely. The pool, sauna, gym and outdoors space were all great. Comfortable, clean room. The restaurant was a wonderful surprise, the staff were very nice and the food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026