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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near University of Michigan

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Front of property - evening/night
Property amenity
Fitness facility
Reception
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Briarwood Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Buhr Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ann Arbor

Bryant Pattengill West stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bryant Pattengill West hotel, you'll find University of Michigan and Briarwood Mall. Varsity Tennis Center and Buhr Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Briarwood Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varsity Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Buhr Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Michigan Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mothfire Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

3.5-star hotel near University of Michigan
The Kensington Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 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

How close is The Kensington Hotel to the airport?

The Kensington Hotel is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) away from the Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on May 19, 2026 start from $151, 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 an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington Hotel.

Does The Kensington Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Kensington Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3.00 and 15.00 for adults, USD 3.00 and 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kensington Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Kensington Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

The Kensington Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a restaurant?

The Kensington Hotel is home to rel.ish, which features local cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kensington Hotel to downtown Ann Arbor?

The Kensington Hotel is 2.9 mi away from Ann Arbor.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1130 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and friendly, kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark, Danville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel about 7 min from UM
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, Pentwater

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The chair has stains on it. Tv was damaged with marks in the scree, and the toilet would make a high pitched noise off and on through the night. No continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel, Ann Arbor

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Restaurant was ok for us. The pool is showing its age and needs a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Restaurant wonderful. Very nice and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Afua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are clean and spacious, need is very comfortable, and the staff is absolutely delightful. I've stayed at this hotel twice, and will certainly stay there on any future trips to Ann Arbor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Hotel and Room super clean. P
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gary

OK
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
William at the front desk delivered hospitality beyond anything we’ve experienced. From the moment we arrived, he welcomed us with fresh champagne at check-in and made us feel genuinely cared for. He checked in with us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed, and his professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail truly stood out. Absolute A++ service — William is a huge asset to your team!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful and well maintained! Staff was very sweet and always greeted us with smiles. Will absolutely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ayhan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was kind, room clean, shower water pressure was great. Our room had the walk in shower with hand held ajustable shower head with a wall mounted slider. We absolutely loved the larger shower/bathroom setup of the handicapped accessable room compared to the tiny bathroom in the standard room. Well worth the cost difference
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tiara, Oak Park

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Derek

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, and professionalism of staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was nice and very helpful. The only issue was that my daughter couldn't take a bath because the faucet for the tub was stuck on shower, and we couldn't change it. It wasn't worth complaining about because we were only there for one night. I would recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, unfortunately the pool heater was broke so the pool was 65-70 is my guess. Warm enough if you swim you could stay warm. Hot tube was hot and sauna worked if you asked the desk to turn it on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026