The Kensington Hotel

3 stars
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States
Ann Arbor, MI
8,3
Very good
based on 850 reviews
850 reviews
Thu 6/11
-
Fri 7/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R1 984
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
R1 984
King room
R2 138
Double room
R2 380
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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.

8,3
Very good rating
Based on 850 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Kensington Hotel

Thu 6/11
Fri 7/11
Standard Room
2 double beds
R2 477
nightly with VAT
2 double beds
R2 522
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R2 816
nightly with VAT
Double room
2 double beds
R2 380
nightly with VAT
2 double beds
R2 722
nightly with VAT
2 double beds
R3 143
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
1 king bed
R4 660
nightly with VAT
2 double beds
R6 832
nightly with VAT
King room
1 king bed
R2 138
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R2 322
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R2 322
nightly with VAT
Classic room
2 double beds
R1 984
nightly with VAT
2 double beds
R2 106
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R2 147
nightly with VAT
Executive room
1 sofa bed
R3 407
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R3 990
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R4 814
nightly with VAT
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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
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

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

Things to do

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

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

Health and safety

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Safe

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

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

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Kensington Hotel

8,3
Very good
850 verified ratings
Wonderful
446
Very good
160
Good
84
Okay
43
Fair
46
Mediocre
21
Poor
50

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally liked the friendly staff and good location of the hotel, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and maintenance issues, particularly regarding air conditioning and room conditions.
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Service9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 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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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2015
Pros (+) It was overall a very nice and well decorated hotel. The customer service was amazing and very much worth the price,

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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Distance to airport

8,2
4,3 km
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32,1 km

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