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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
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Terrace/patio
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property – evening/night
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

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

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

  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Suburban hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
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 University of Michigan. 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 restaurant and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes by foot from University of Michigan and a 4-minute drive from Michigan Stadium
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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The Kensington Court
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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1005 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

8/10 Good

Kailey, Belleville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Katie at the front desk was amazing but all the staff was friendly! The rooms are old not dirty. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Oak Park

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great deal: 10 min from campus, very clean, friendly staff, quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lobby area is elegant and inviting. The onsite restaurant also has a nice atmosphere and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

darlene

Everything about this hotel was top notch. The pool was great. The staff was extremely polite, friendly, and helpful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Chicago

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

michelle, Mount Pleasant

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool is in need of major deep clean and renovation but it felt overall alright to swim in. Pretty good old scum line around the pool but we swam for hours and the water was clear. The sauna works great but you have to turn it on. Follow directions on it. Hot tub decent. Room and bathroom were very clean. Priced very reasonable. Breakfast portions were huge and everything breakfast should be. Salmon bagel platter and fresh fruit were excellent and above what was expected. Kids meals were very reasonably priced. Front desk was friendly. Restaurant staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service

Great staff!

I have stayed here often and, while the purpose for my trip fell through and I had to cancel my reservation, the staff were warmly friendly and went to bat for me with the online agency I'd booked my reservation through, to get the charges refunded. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

seth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property, great value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian, Fennville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Business traveller, Travelled with group
It was average
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Faizal

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 star hotel at best. When you enter the hotel, the lobby is probably the best thing about the place, then you take the tiny elevator up to your floor and enter the hallway with 6.5 feet ceilings making a 6 foot tall person feel like the walls are closing in. Enter your room, and you can tell it hasn't been updated since the early 2000s. The wear and tear in the room is so evident, they try to cover it up with some cheap wallpaper and add layers of paint. The bathroom is a whole different story, the ceilings again are low, the tub, toilet and fixtures are old and dingy, and while standing in the tub your head is almost touching the low 6.5 feet ceilings. The furniture is dated, the carpet is worn and tile is chipped. The heating system is horrible, if you're sleeping closer to the window, prepare to freeze. We stayed 4 days and 3 nights, during that time we recieved turn over service once. When we returned to our room on Sunday, we were surprised to see the room hadn't been cleaned, when I called to say we didn't get service, they simply stated that they don't do service on Sunday, and if we wanted our room cleaned, we had to call before 12, "it was written in your welcome letter". This should have been explicitly stated when we checked in on Friday knowing that we were checking out on Monday. The pool is not heated, and small despite what they show in the pictures and the hotel is always busy with a lot of kids running around, and various groups checking in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with family
The first room we had has hair In the sink and the tub was not clean. The rooms are small. The work out room had a leaking ceiling and mold throughout the pool area was noticed. The thermostat did not work and kept resetting to the previous setting. The food at the restaurant was mediocre. We were the first ones in the restaurant when it opened and our food was dry, obviously not fresh. For the price, will not be coming back to stay or eat. Disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025