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The Kensington Hotel

The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington Hotel – Ann Arbor, MI
The Kensington Hotel – Ann Arbor, MI
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Kensington Hotel

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Kensington Hotel is set in Ann Arbor, 2 mi from University of Michigan. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy American cuisine served at the restaurant located at the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine and desk. Select room include a balcony. A buffet or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The wellness area of the property includes an indoor pool and fitness center. The accommodations offers a business center for guest use. Staff are available to help at the 24-hour front desk. Yost Ice Arena is 2.1 mi from The Kensington Hotel, while Crisler Arena is 2.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Airport, 20 mi from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1165 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    William was so kind and helpful throughout our stay! The room was nice & the exercise room was a good size. We were only there for one night but we’ll definitely be back, particularly if the prices are as reasonable as what we paid.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Extremely comfortable

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very clean and new. Facility and staff are amazing!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We were welcomed by William, and he was delightful. Offered a glass of champagne. The room was clean, comfortable, nicely appointed, and quiet. I used the fitness center, but regrettably didn't take time to swim in the pool. The pool area was very clean. I will be visiting Ann Arbor again soon and will definitely book this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The one thing that this place could have improved on was the amount of staff in the dining room at breakfast time. Especially since they had multiple events taking place in the hotel the same weekend and therefore a higher guest count. It was very difficult to get service, refills, even silverware or cups. Otherwise, I had a marvelous time and enjoyed my stay very much!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Charged by Expedia and by hotel. Hotel claimed they didn’t see it on their end. 5 days later still waiting for a refund. Hotel is nice. Staffing not sure much.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wifi

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I didn’t eat breakfast here but I did want to give a guy name Joe at the front desk a shout out! He was beyond helpful / amazing to our family during our stay. Our 12 yr old son was in U of M children’s Motts hospital that is why we stayed here, he knew of our situation and when checked in he went out of his way to allow our 2 younger kids to pick out a drink, snack and ice cream from the gift shop on him. I thought that was so thoughtful and kind of him, a small gesture but to us during this hard time it meant so much to us! We had to switch rooms during our stay due to a leak in the bathrooms ceiling, it was pretty bad our stuff got pretty wet and was a hazard due to the risk of slipping / falling.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I love the location. It was by everything. Love the pool my family and myself spent hours. Room was cute. I hate that I had to wait 30 minutes after check-in time to get into my room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Right from the reception, the staff were polite—especially William, who kept smiling the whole time, offering water and drinks, and keeping my daughter entertained so she would feel right at home.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I really liked it. It was very clean. Also had a nice diner.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff were friendly

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room very quiet at night! Bed was very comfortable. Close to a lot of restaurants!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Look, it's hard to pick out one single feature to review because this place was a knockout. We stayed in perhaps a dozen hotels as we drove across the country and this place was the star, overall. It's the one hotel that could be construed as a destination in and of itself. Amenities were super - pool, hot tub, workout machines, lobby food and treats, adjoining restaurant - this place had them all. Most hotels coem off as OK and good for a night or tow, but this place was a cut above.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was very quiet in the rooms

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Bedbugs and dirty

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Love Matthew Love Mathews

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Mathew was over the top with his service. He was always waiting to help Nothing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I swim when I travel and love to do laps any time of the day. They open the pool at 530 am and close it at 1100 for adults. I have traveled all over and it is the BEST POOL!! When I am done doing laps, I go into the hot tub which is not that hot (I hate when they are so hot you can't relax.) and read, along with my (non-glass beverage) best time of traveling sometimes:):) It is super clean (which I am a crazy person about) with no pets on the top floors which I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff were amazing and the facilities were well maintained and nice. The rooms were clean with a little wear. Would definitely come back again though.

Frequently asked questions about The Kensington Hotel

Does The Kensington Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Kensington Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Kensington Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Kensington Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Kensington Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Kensington Hotel offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Kensington Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Kensington Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is The Kensington Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Kensington Hotel is located at 3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. With a Walk Score of 46, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Kensington Hotel
  • Michigan Stadium 1.9 mi
  • University of Michigan 2.6 mi
  • Eastern Michigan University 6.0 mi

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