The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel near University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Popular LocationBriarwood Mall5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMichigan Stadium4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Michigan7 min drive
  • AirportDetroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)24 min drive

Room options

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair Access Roll in Shower King)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 the area

Ann Arbor

Bryant Pattengill West stay.With a stay at this Bryant Pattengill West hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Briarwood Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Buhr Park. Cobblestone Farm and Yost Ice Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Briarwood Mall - 5 min walk
  • Michigan Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan - 6 min drive
  • University of Michigan - 7 min drive
  • U of M Hospital - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Panda Express - 10 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 3 min drive
  • Olive Garden - 11 min walk
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 6 min walk
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 8 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel near University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
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 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. 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.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–11:00 AM: USD 3.00-15.00 for adults and USD 3.00-15.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Cable channels
  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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 3.00–15.00 for adults, and USD 3.00–15.00 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Will definitely be back! Loved the pool and hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arriving the staff was beyond friendly and accommodating. Hotel is great. Gym and pool as good as can be
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The kensington is beautiful hotel. It’s conveniently close to my doctors office. I live three hours away so it’s nice to come the night before and have a good night sleep. The staff were all very courteous. The room was very clean. Beds were just right to get comfy on. Happy repeat customer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in, we were offered champagne. Everyone was very friendly and inviting, in both the hotel and the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Champagne check in was amazing! Aaliyah was very courteous, knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

orlando

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and pleasant stat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jamie, New Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful place but needs some updates. Staff very friendly and right by the highway
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024