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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center
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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
  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • 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)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ann Arbor

Located in Bryant Pattengill West within a 5-minute walk of Briarwood Mall, The Kensington Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Buhr Park. This 200-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

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
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal): 3-min drive, 1.4 mi/2.3 km<br /> Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): 25-min drive, 23.1 mi/37.1 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). </p>

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

Suburban hotel with 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center
At The Kensington Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • Conference center

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
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Kensington Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Bryant Pattengill West within a short 5-minute walk of Briarwood Mall. You'll also find Michigan Stadium and Yost Ice Arena within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on May 13, 2024 start from $146.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Kensington Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Kensington Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Kensington Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at rel.ish.

Will The Kensington Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Kensington Hotel for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Kensington Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Kensington Hotel is Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which is located 23.1 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Kensington Hotel offer a balcony.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Kensington Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews" "
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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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No air conditioning in winter but overall very happy Front desk were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

CHANG HWA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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