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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
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Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Indoor pool
Front of property – evening/night
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Suburban Ann Arbor hotel in Bryant Pattengill West with free parking
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around The Kensington Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Briarwood Mall. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at rel.ish
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the restaurant
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Briarwood Mall and a 3-minute drive from Buhr Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rel.ish – This restaurant specialises 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 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1004 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

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

8/10 Good

Silvano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The bed was comfortable the room was quiet. The electric outlets on the lamps were worn out leaving too few to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024