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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Explore the area

Map
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Briarwood Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Michigan Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪25 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Balcony

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room amenity

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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 University of Michigan and Briarwood Mall. 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 - 0.4 km
  • University of Michigan - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Crisler Arena - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • U of M Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) - 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 hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
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.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

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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
  • 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

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

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

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

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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 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 25 May 2025 start from AU$166.65, 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. 598 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Very nice staff. The rooms and pool area are a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The rooms were clean as well as the hotel. Nice fitness and pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, friendly staff, food steps away, and loved the champagne drink at check in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohith

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA, CENTREVILLE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the money this was a must do get away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great staff. I have been more than once and its always been good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bristol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
200 unchaperoned high students not being held accountable by hotel staff. Doors slamming and people running up and down the halls the entire night. Unacceptable; especially when you book the upgraded room to stay in the executive section.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient, clean, restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom tiny.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

Great stay

Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff are very welcoming. The room was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025