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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near University of Michigan

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

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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

Room options

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Crisler Arena - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • U of M Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mothfire Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬6 min walk

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.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

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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

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
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, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1009 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

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is great except that the room absolutely reeks or cigarette smoke
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna, Traverse City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with great service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pool! Hall ways are nice and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, we were offered Champagne. There is a full sit-down restaurant for menu ordered $$ breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food was palatable. Getting to the hotel at night can be tricky so be ready for some possible wrong left turns if you have never been to the hotel before.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel! Will be back.

Wonderful customer service. Clean, modern hotel with wonderful amenities. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. It was so nice to have a restaurant on site and a small bar to relax. It was also great to have a nice convenience area to pick up some fun gear, meds and sweet treats. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Black River

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our usual stop on our was through Ann Arbor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately the roof was being repaired and dropping debris in the pool. I spent a half hour scooping large chunks of wood and debris before we could enjoy it. The ladder in the deep end was broke and I and my daughter hurt ourself. We saw an older gentleman almost fall in when he attempted to use it. (I was trying to tell him it was broke but he didn’t hear me) myself and someone else had to pull him up. Because we booked through a third party they couldn’t help us with any accommodations. June at the front desk did say they would investigate and have someone call me. I’ve stayed here in the past with great experiences so if they follow through I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic but the building itself is extremely dated and not as advertised in the pictures online. The heat nor the cool air worked in my room, so no air circulation. I was given a fan. 5 stars for the staff. 2 stars for the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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