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8.2

385 reviews

The Kensington Hotel

The Kensington Hotel

3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, 48108, Michigan, United States

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+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

The Kensington Hotel

Welcome to The Kensington Hotel, a charming 4-star hotel located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just 2.6mi from the city center. With 385 glowing reviews, this hotel is sure to delight any traveler.

The Kensington Hotel offers a range of fabulous amenities to make your stay unforgettable. Start your day with a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool or relax in the hot tub/jacuzzi. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the hotel and make use of the 24-hour business center. Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and enjoy a drink at the bar. The hotel also features a fitness center, terrace, garden, and picnic area for your enjoyment.

Get ready for a comfortable stay in one of the hotel's non-smoking rooms, complete with free toiletries, a balcony, and air conditioning. The Kensington Hotel also offers pet-friendly accommodations for a small extra charge. With free parking and easy access to a golf course, this hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

With its convenient location, excellent amenities, and positive reviews, The Kensington Hotel is your ideal home away from home in Ann Arbor. Don't miss out on this top-notch lodging experience. Prices start from $161, so book your stay today!

The Kensington Hotel not only provides comfortable accommodations and excellent amenities, but it also warmly welcomes your furry friends. Yes, you heard it right! Pets are allowed at the hotel, although charges may apply. So you can bring your beloved companions along and enjoy a memorable stay together.

When it comes to dining, rel-ish, the hotel's on-site restaurant, offers a delightful experience for guests. With a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance, rel-ish is the perfect place to indulge in some delicious cuisine. The restaurant serves American and local dishes, ensuring that there's something to suit every palate. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a romantic dinner, rel-ish has got you covered.

At The Kensington Hotel, your comfort and convenience are our top priorities. That's why we offer various payment options to make your stay hassle-free. Please note that cash is not accepted at the hotel, but you can conveniently pay with Visa, American Express, Discover, or Mastercard. So you can focus on enjoying your stay without worrying about payment methods.

Book your stay at The Kensington Hotel today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. Don't forget to bring your furry friends along, indulge in delicious meals at rel-ish, and rest easy knowing that your preferred payment method is accepted. With all these fantastic features, The Kensington Hotel is truly the ideal choice for your stay in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Closest airports

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

19.9mi

Windsor Airport

39.9mi

Toledo Express Airport

44.9mi

Bishop International Airport

50.2mi

Lansing, Capital City Airport

57mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

King Room - Disability Access in The Kensington Hotel

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Wifi

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience the ultimate comfort and convenience in our King Room - Disability Access. This spacious room features a luxurious king bed, free WiFi, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. Enjoy the modern amenities and accessible features that make your stay truly special.

King Room with Balcony (2 Adults) in The Kensington Hotel

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King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Balcony

Wifi

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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This triple room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a TV and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive King Room with Sofa Bed in The Kensington Hotel

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Executive, King, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Wifi

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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This suite is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a TV, a coffee machine, a wardrobe and heating.

King Room in The Kensington Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Wifi

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Wind down and decompress in one of our newly renovated classic guest rooms complete with all the comforts of home and local flair.

  • A classic king or two double bed guest room
  • Newly renovated (2016)
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Beekman 1802 bathroom amenities, American Standard sinks, Delta faucets and Speakman showerheads
  • Premium coffee and tea provisions in room
  • Upgraded phone system with Bluetooth and diversified device charging capabilities
  • Variety of lounging configurations based on room
  • Upgrades to this room include:
  • Elite room with balcony or patio
  • In room sleeper sofa

This is nonrefundable room - cannot be cancelled and or modified.

Executive King Room in The Kensington Hotel

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Executive

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Wifi

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our Executive King Room, a spacious suite perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of a king size bed, modern amenities like WiFi and air conditioning, and special touches like a microwave and coffee machine. Unwind in style with a TV, cozy sitting area, and luxuriate in the convenience of a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bathtub or shower.

Double Room with Two Double Beds in The Kensington Hotel

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Wifi

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Standard Two Double Beds is 291 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Mobility Access in The Kensington Hotel

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Room - 2 Double, Accessible

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Wifi

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious Double Room with Two Double Beds - Mobility Access. With its generous size of 301 sqft, this non-smoking room can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Double Room with Balcony in The Kensington Hotel

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Room - 2 Double, Balcony

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Balcony

Wifi

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Indulge in comfort and relaxation in our spacious Double Room with Balcony, boasting 301 sqft of luxurious living space. Enjoy the stunning view from your private balcony, unwind with complimentary Wifi, and start your day right with a cup of coffee from our state-of-the-art coffee machine.

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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x3

More details

Wind down and decompress in one of our newly renovated classic guest rooms complete with all the comforts of home and a local flair.

  • A classic king or two double bed guest room
  • Newly renovated (2016)
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Beekman 1802 bathroom amenities, American Standard sinks, Delta faucets and Speakman showerheads
  • Premium coffee and tea provisions in room
  • Upgraded phone system with Bluetooth and diversified device charging capabilities
  • Variety of lounging configurations based on room
  • Upgrades to this room include:
    • Elite room with balcony or patio
    • In room sleeper sofa

This is a nonrefundable room - cannot be cancelled and or modified.

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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Deluxe King is 291 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Classic, King, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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1 King Bed

Internet

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Sleep

Bathroom

Practical

Comfort

Accessibility

Classic, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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2 Double Beds

Internet

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Sleep

Bathroom

Practical

Comfort

Accessibility

Guest reviews

8.2

385 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Richard

8.2

February 2023

Easy access to the hotel. The staff was very friendly. Great atmosphere. The room was clean. TV channel selection was good.

Executive King Suite is a bit of an overstatement of the accommodations you get. For the most part it is just a typical hotel room with a king bed. The sofa bed was awful. The bathroom is small and the front of the toilet is too close to the wall.

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Pam

8.2

July 2023

The room was very clean. I liked that the room had a fridge and a coffeemaker. I appreciated that they had a sign for my door to let housekeeping know I had a dog. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The outdoor courtyard was beautiful and relaxing. The location was perfect to catch the shuttle bus to the Ann Arbor Art Fair. I didn't have to deal with traffic and parking downtown.

Although the room was on the first floor, it wasn't near a door which made taking my dog out more difficult. The pet walking area was not easily accessible. We had to go out the front door and walk all the way around the building. Also, the ice machine was in a different wing so it was kind of far away.

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Paula

9.1

July 2023

Highly recommend. Excellent check-in--the staff member was courteous and made sure we were fully informed on the hotel and it's offerings. She even provided us a champagne toast while checking us in! The room was not large but very clean and comfortable (standard king), the shower pressure was excellent, and the a/c was a bonus--stayed cool all night and didn't turn off or moderate during the night as some places do--so we stayed very comfortable. We stayed on July 4, but the hotel was quiet. Lots of available free parking. It's near the mall and restaurants although you'll need a car to get to some of them. We were only there 1 night and had family in the area, so we didn't try the rest of the properties amenities and can't provide a comment.

Bathroom is a bit small, but very clean and adequate for our one night stay.

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Bryan

8.2

September 2023

Front desk and restaurant staff were friendly and helpful. The Champagne reception was a welcome treat after a long journey. The room was clean and roomy. Having a fridge was indispensable. The location is alright if you hire a car or take taxies, though it is not terribly walkable to shops. There are a few corporate restaurants within walking distance.

The bed linens are a complicated mess for those accustomed to a duvet.

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Jennifer

9.1

July 2023

The chic atmosphere in the lobby extends to the rooms as well. Nice pool and workout room round out all our needs. Since covid the restaurant has had a tough time with staffing who hasn't? Still the staff are very friendly and willing to go the extra mile. It's like they've had hospitality training.

Our hallway smelled a little like mothballs, but the smell did not extend to our room. Maybe it was a cleaning product, but it wasn't devastating or a noxious level.

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Ellie

10

February 2023

The beds are very comfortable and clean. The pool starts at 3 feet and goes up to 9 feet and was heated! the hot tub is very pleasant and the sauna is very nice. the workout room has a lot of nice machines! The location is right next to the mall which was awesome as well. Staff is so very friendly and accommodating as well! This stay was all around very pleasant

In the hallways the ceilings are kinda low but once you get into the room the ceilings are higher so no issue there

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Donald

9.1

June 2022

The Kensington is located on the South Side of Ann Arbor, close to I-94. This makes it a great location for traveling not only to University of Michigan, but also to Detroit Metro Airport, Dearborn, and Detroit (all about an easy 25-40 minute drive). The hotel is clean and the room had a mini-fridge. Several grocery stores are a short drive away for in-room necessities. Also, the room has the shower/toilet area separated from the sink area, which is helpful when more than one person is preparing for the day. The hotel has a large, indoor swimming pool, with ample areas for lap swimming and children's play simultaneously. An outdoor deck is available in the summertime. A large fitness area (in a separate room proximate to the pool) has multiple machines and free weights for cardio and strength training.

Currently, the hotel has decided to keep the on-site restaurant closed during the weekdays. Although there are other options in Ann Arbor, those in a hurry to travel to their next destination might find this inconvenient. The sauna in the pool area was inexplicably closed during our stay. Also, the hotel no longer provides a daily newspaper or afternoon/evening bar service in the lobby.

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Jackie

8.2

August 2023

Very clean throughout! Beds/ pillows great. We had a terrific sleep. Staff was very helpful/ friendly!

The only downside was at 7:30pm the restaurant/ bad wasn’t open. We’d had a king day were hungry/ thirsty and really didn’t feel like going out. Staff were apologetic and unfortunately nothing we could do about it. That wouldn’t stop us from going back.

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Katlin

9.1

August 2023

The staff were amazing. The lady we checked in with was so sweet and check in was quick and easy. The room was clean, the bed was soft and the fact that there was a restaurant on site was awesome

I wish the room would have had a microwave, I feel like most hotels these days do. The fridge also didn’t get very cold but it was manageable

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Dayna

9.1

July 2023

I like how everything was accessible. Very clean and the staff made me feel very welcomed. I appreciate how it wasn’t overcrowded.

Bottled water in the rooms would have been nice. But I was just extremely thirsty and coffee or tea would’ve made it worse. However they had an a wobble mini mart to buy water so I survived.

Points of Interest Around The Kensington Hotel

Airports

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

19.9mi

Windsor Airport

39.9mi

Toledo Express Airport

44.9mi

Bishop International Airport

50.2mi

Lansing, Capital City Airport

57mi

Restaurants

rel-ish

Cuisines

  • American
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Kensington Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - The Kensington Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Kensington Hotel

Can I bring my pet to The Kensington Hotel?

Absolutely! The Kensington Hotel gladly welcomes pets! However, please note that there may be additional charges associated with bringing your furry friend along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Kensington Hotel?

The Kensington Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at The Kensington Hotel. The parking is free and located on site. It is public parking, and a reservation is not required.

What are the rates at The Kensington Hotel?

Accommodations at The Kensington Hotel can start from $161. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

Which room categories can I book at The Kensington Hotel?

The Kensington Hotel offers a variety of room types including King Rooms, Executive King Rooms, Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, and King Rooms with Balcony. All rooms are non-smoking and have a room size of 301 sqft. Each room type can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, and the bed sizes vary from 1 King size bed to 2 Double beds.

What are the main attractions at The Kensington Hotel?

Guests at The Kensington Hotel have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can start by relaxing at the indoor swimming pool, which is open all year round and heated for comfort. For those who enjoy golf, the hotel also offers a golf course. The hot tub and Jacuzzi are perfect for unwinding and relieving stress, while the beach chairs and loungers provide a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the sun.

In terms of dining options, guests can visit the on-site restaurant called rel-ish, which offers a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance. The restaurant serves American and local cuisine, providing a range of delicious options for guests to enjoy.

Overall, guests at The Kensington Hotel can spend their time at the hotel indulging in various leisure activities such as swimming, golfing, and relaxing in the hot tub. They can also enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Can guests use a pool at The Kensington Hotel?

The Kensington Hotel has one pool available. It is an indoor pool that is heated and is accessible for all seasons. However, there are age restrictions, as it is exclusively for adults only.

Does The Kensington Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, The Kensington Hotel has an on-site restaurant called rel-ish. It offers a variety of cuisines, including American and local dishes. The restaurant has a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance.

What methods of payment does The Kensington Hotel accept?

The Kensington Hotel accepts Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard as methods of payment. However, cash is not accepted.