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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Indoor pool
Property amenity
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
$135
$122 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Briarwood Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buhr Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ann Arbor

With a stay at The Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor (Bryant Pattengill West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Michigan and Michigan Stadium. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from U of M Hospital and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Briarwood Mall.

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Briarwood Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buhr Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Varsity Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Revel and Roll - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
The Kensington Hotel offers 200 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at rel.ish serving the guests of The Kensington Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rel.ish - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 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 center
  • Conference center

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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Kensington Court
Kensington Court Ann Arbor
Kensington Court Hotel
Kensington Court Hotel Ann Arbor
Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor
Kensington Ann Arbor
The Kensington Court
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor
The Kensington Hotel Hotel Ann Arbor

Reviews

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second stay. The hotel is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Great hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Priya

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very outdated and the drains were not great in the showers. Really old property with poor maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lit courtyard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Armin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Average hotel. First room they gave us was dirty with wet towels all over the room. Second room was ok but despite our specific request for our room to be cleaned by housekeeping, the room was never cleaned. In addition, the room and bathroom are quite dated and in need renovations. With the exception of the lobby area, the hotel appears old and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fun stay at the Kensington! Staff was welcoming and friendly, the room was clean, it was super close to everything we needed. We loved the little patio area with firepit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Football game

Great hotel! I will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean/convenient and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and the food were good. The staff was very welcoming and nice towards the children and me. However, The pool/sauna area/hot tub seems to be outdated. There was white solid material floating in the hot tub. The sauna looked rig with tape holding wires together. The pool rope was broken. The pool noodles had bite marks are over them that seem unsanitary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to crash to help our Freshman settle at UMich
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN, WASHINGTON

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

suresh

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
So check-in was great. Room was clean and in good shape, but beds were soft and lighting was a little less than you would normally habe. When I went to open drapes for more.light, it revealed a full doorwall overlooking an interior hallway, not the outside. This was extremely strange for a 1st floor room and should be told to guests on check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. 10:10. Only issue was one elector was out of service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025