The Kensington Hotel

3 stars
8.5
Very good
based on 932 reviews
932 reviews
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
+1 734 761 7800
Fri 10/7
-
Sat 11/7
2 guests, 1 room
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$172
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King room, 1 king bed
$172
Double room, 2 double beds
$178
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$181
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Overview

This 3-star hotel is just five minutes from Briarwood Mall. It also offers a Jacuzzi, an indoor pool and a sauna.

The Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor has recently undergone refurbishment and features a coffee bar, a bowling alley and an express check-in and check-out feature. There is also free public parking on site for guests travelling with a car.

This hotel offers rooms with an en suite bathroom, air conditioning and a TV. They all have free wireless internet access, a coffee maker and a refrigerator.

Enjoy a relaxing pre-dinner drink in the hotel's comfortable lounge bar, before heading off to the restaurant for an evening meal. Alternatively, the surrounding area offers many bars and restaurants with a selection of different cuisines.

The Kensington Hotel provides an ideal base to explore nearby Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Michigan Stadium is a brief drive away.

8.5
Very good
932 reviews

Latest deals for The Kensington Hotel

Fri 10/7
-
Sat 11/7
King room, 1 king bed
$172
nightly with VAT
Classic room, 2 double beds
$182
nightly with VAT
Double room, 2 double beds
$232
nightly with VAT
Double room, 2 double beds
$178
nightly with VAT
King room, bed type unknown
$207
nightly with VAT
Executive room, bed type unknown
$266
nightly with VAT
King room, bed type unknown
$178
nightly with VAT
Executive room, bed type unknown
$420
nightly with VAT
Double room, 2 double beds
$1,034
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$181
nightly with VAT
Classic room, 1 king bed
$202
nightly with VAT
King room, 1 king bed
$221
nightly with VAT
Classic room, 1 king bed
$181
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$217
nightly with VAT
King room, 1 king bed
$246
nightly with VAT
King room, bed type unknown
$182
nightly with VAT
Classic room, 2 double beds
$228
nightly with VAT
Double room, 2 double beds
$248
nightly with VAT
Classic room, bed type unknown
$187
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, 2 double beds
$230
nightly with VAT
Double room, 1 king bed
$260
nightly with VAT
Classic room, 1 king bed
$238
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$250
nightly with VAT
Executive room, 1 king bed
$272
nightly with VAT
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$326
nightly with VAT
Classic room, 2 double beds
$358
nightly with VAT
Classic room, bed type unknown
$349
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Kensington Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Hunting
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
  • Snowboarding

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Library
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Kensington Hotel

8.5
Very good
932 verified ratings
Wonderful
498
Very good
174
Good
91
Okay
45
Fair
49
Mediocre
21
Poor
54

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's friendly and helpful staff, as well as the overall cleanliness of the property. The location was also highlighted as convenient by several reviewers. The pool and sauna facilities received mixed feedback, with some guests enjoying them and others noting maintenance or cleanliness issues. Bed comfort was a recurring negative point, with multiple guests finding the mattresses uncomfortable. Despite some complaints about amenities and room conditions, most guests found the hotel to be welcoming and well-maintained overall.
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Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Location8 out of 10
Pool5 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
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7.4
Good
Steven, May 2019
Pros (+) Staff were extremely friendly
Cons (-) Furniture is getting dated. Mattress was starting to sag.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) Pool was great. Nice all around
Cons (-) Relish the restaurant was great.
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Cons (-) Hornets in window sill, bug in salad, door left open by cleaning service and after a week of staying there and all the nonsense listed above allow a late check out by one hour. After discussing with management the issues above, no formal apology or compensation offered. Stay elsewhere! There is a holiday inn 50 feet away.
6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Executive Section with complimentary appetizers and morning pastries.
Cons (-) We arrived on a Thursday and stayed 3 nights. The second night, Friday, we were awaken by a fire alarm at 2:45am. We dressed and headed out into the hall where we met other guests returning from the lobby. THEY informed us that it was a false alarm. No one from the hotel EVER spoke with us about the incident. We left the hotel on Saturday before 11am for a day out, we returned that night to find o...
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Location

3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

What's nearby

  • Cobblestone Farm2.6 km
  • Crisler Arena2.9 km
  • Michigan Stadium3.1 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Art4 km
  • University of Michigan4.2 km
  • Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the University of Michigan4.2 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Natural History4.4 km
  • Hill Auditorium4.4 km
  • Michigan Theater4.5 km
  • The Ark4.5 km
  • Blind Pig4.7 km
  • Unitarian Universalist Church4.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at The Kensington Hotel

  • Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

    The Kensington Hotel is located at 3500 South State Street, 4.3 km from the centre of Ann Arbor. Cobblestone Farm is the closest landmark to The Kensington Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Kensington Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Kensington Hotel.

  • Does The Kensington Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Kensington Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Kensington Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, The Kensington Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is The Kensington Hotel from the airport?

    The Kensington Hotel is 1.8 km from Ann Arbor. The Kensington Hotel is 32.1 km from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Kensington Hotel has a pool on-site.

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