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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property

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Fitness facility
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$123
$111 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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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
(42 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(34 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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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
  • 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
  • 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 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Eastern Michigan University.

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

  • ‪Mothfire Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1066 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Stockbridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good selection at breakfast. Great staff. Cleanly rooms. Light didnt work in bathroom, they had it fixed promptly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sixin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is kind of old. Window doesn't close titely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly and the food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and neat
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William, Indianapolis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff who was newly training. She was so lovely and helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t eat breakfast there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keagan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewan

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

adin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Towel was dirty. Main bathroom in restaurant had no toilet paper in either stall Our room which was very $$ was jn the middle of two hallways and was super noisy Can’t stay how disappointed we were. Waiting on hotel to offer some sort of refund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Mostly clean and functional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Clean but very dated & not worth the price We arrived late and were greeted by William at the front desk, who was absolutely lovely. He was friendly, patient, and clearly doing everything on his own (phones, check-ins, food deliveries for guests, etc). Check-in took a while but he was great. The room itself was clean, and the bed was very comfortable with fresh towels and linens. However, the hotel is extremely dated and has a musty smell. My mom has dust allergies and had a rough night, so I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone sensitive to dust. The shower was old, the TV didn’t work (even after the remote batteries were replaced), and the Kleenex box had one tissue left. For over $200 a night, it just doesn’t feel like good value. If you’re in a pinch and only need a quick overnight, it’s fine — but if you can spend a little more, I’d suggest choosing a more updated hotel nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, kind of worn but not too bad. Walls are thin or I had really loud talkers next to me but otherwise a very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025