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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Briarwood Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cobblestone Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yost Ice Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ann Arbor

With a stay at The Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor (Bryant Pattengill West), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Michigan and Briarwood Mall. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Buhr Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cobblestone Farm.

What's nearby

  • Briarwood Mall - 5 min walk
  • Michigan Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Crisler Arena - 5 min drive
  • University of Michigan - 7 min drive
  • U of M Hospital - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mothfire Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Suburban Ann Arbor hotel in Bryant Pattengill West with free parking
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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–11:00 AM: USD 3.00-15.00 for adults and USD 3.00-15.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Rel.ish

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Boulder

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
never again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Danville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very meh. Stayed there once before and was put in a room with no natural sunlight. The window looked into a hallway leading to a pool and there were ugly fluorescent lights. That was 4 years ago. Chlorine smell in hotel Stayed again in 10/24. Smell a bit better but dirt in corners of bathroom and toilet ran constantly all night long. Won’t stay there again. Like the area and the common areas and location but don’t love the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights. Restaurant was good. Nice BBQ.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard was lovely to see from my room. Everything was efficient and easy and comfortable. I could hear noise from the room next to me, unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby, spectacular pool!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very wonderful stay. Nice pool and hot tub. also, the staff is very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan, Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
It's OK
The Kensington Hotel is an OK place to stay, it's just not as good as you'll expect after going through their website and listing materials. Everything kind of falls short -- and it is your job as the traveler to point it out when the shortfall is more than you're willing to accept. Tiny bathrooms on the first floor and in the guest rooms made it impossible for a wheelchair user to visit. The left elevator kept getting stuck. You won't get greeted at the door with champagne, the way the website shows, but you WILL pay for them to pump coffee out of a big thermos in the morning. You won't get the adults only hour at the pool at 10pm. You WILL get a pool that's overrun with kids at that time. And then those kids will play tag throughout the hallways of the hotel. Never really figured out what was going on with the restaurant. There's a whole long list I could get into here, but these examples are enough. This place needs to up their game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunsuk

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lot of amenities. Too bad the sauna wasn’t hot. Overall, a great stay. Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
The stay was excellent. The staff were fabulous. I received a champagne toast on check in. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Honestly the service from the front desk staff was amazing. My only complaint, and it's very minor, is that my main floor room and hall had a very strong chlorine smell, I believe coming from the pool. Otherwise it was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Cincinnati

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the $75 fee for allowing pets. $75 is exorbitant!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, comfortable bed, mostly very good…but my hallway and my room smelled like smoke
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Usha Rani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024