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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with indoor pool, near Michigan Stadium

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Property amenity
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
Main amenities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $128
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

What's nearby

  • Briarwood Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Crisler Arena - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • U of M Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 3 min drive
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 25 min drive
  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 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

The Kensington Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Michigan and Michigan Stadium. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at rel.ish, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 200 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Up to 4 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 3.00 to 15.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kensington Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Kensington Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a picnic area. The Kensington Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, rel.ish offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Kensington Hotel like?
The Kensington Hotel is in Bryant Pattengill West, a short 5-minute walk from Briarwood Mall. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8/10 Very Good

Classy hotel with a working hot tub and big, cold
The Kensington had a high class feel for an affordable price tag. We picked them over other hotels in the area becsuse they had a working pool, hot tub, and sauna. I think they have the largest pool of any hotel in the area... and it was a big and deep pool, but it was too cold of a pool to get to enjoy it very much at all. We knew going into our stay that they also didnt provide any sort of free breakfast. And, this was true. There are bakery items, fruits, and coffee you can purchase for an additional charge.... Been a long time since Ive been to a hotel that didnt atleast serve free coffee and cold continental breakfast of some sort. We only paid $110 out of pocket for our stay, so overall we were pleased with what we got for what was spent.
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cress, 4-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shannon, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staff was rude and unhelpful
The staff was not helpful. They promised to call when the room was ready. They never called. We came back at 7:30 and we got a subpar room by the indoor pool on the first floor. After a 7 hour wait for a room you would think the room would be worth it, it was not. The staff never even apologized. The only highlight was the restaurant, it was pricey but worth it.
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alexis, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

never again
Lisa, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Louis, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jon, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Heather, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Khaled, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Usha Rani, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carrie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Destiny, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

This place is old. Probably nice back in the day, but it needs to be gutted. Full beds are tiny and not for 2 adults. Terrible sleep. There was a larger balcony area off our room. The sliding door was coming off track and it had been painted shut at one point because the paint is stuck to door. Yet they market this space. Staff was very nice. Just need to start over and remodel
Sheri, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

emily, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Irina, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review