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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
Indoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
Property amenity
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
  • Briarwood Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cobblestone Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yost Ice Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪3 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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

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

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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
  • Crisler Arena - 5 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
  • ‪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

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

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

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 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
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.

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. 600 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

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

Xavier

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the money this was a must do get away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cress

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was rude and unhelpful
The staff was not helpful. They promised to call when the room was ready. They never called. We came back at 7:30 and we got a subpar room by the indoor pool on the first floor. After a 7 hour wait for a room you would think the room would be worth it, it was not. The staff never even apologized. The only highlight was the restaurant, it was pricey but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, cramped, few outlets, intermittent unpleasant smell. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing. They were very carrying compassionate. They were always greeting me,and always on top of everything I needed. They went above and beyond every time and under the circumstances, I wasn’t there for vacation. I was there to take my granddaughter home from the hospital because she Has cancer and she is terminal she’s only one years old. They generally cared and took time to make sure that everything I needed they got for me and again they were so understanding and compassionate wonderful place. I’ll never forget the kindness that they showed me. oh, and also the restaurant staff was actually amazing too. Thank you again. I meant the world to me to have a safe comfortable place to stay during this time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Even about the hotel, was outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MILTON, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cordial front desk staff. Hotel has been renovated and updated. Access is circuitous due to big construction project across the street. Cost of rooms is quite economical and that makes up for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Chicago

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

8/10 Good

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Constance

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

8/10 Good

Allison J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic hotel for a 3 star. The entrance and lobby are refreshingly modern and the champagne welcome is a lovely amenity. However, the room furniture and bathroom could be greatly improved. The $75 pet fee is a bit steep for one night - compared to $20/night at other 3 star hotels. Parking was very challenging due to a football game but we made it work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful and friendly staff. Have stayed before and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our air conditioning was broken and it was 75 degrees in our room all night. Very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

I requested and paid for a room with a balcony and when I arrived I was sent to a room with no balcony. I was counting on that balcony and is the reason I booked that hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maylia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paid around $250/night just to crash for one singular night after a friend’s wedding. Absurd of a price enough as it is (especially because there was no continental breakfast) but it was also disgusting. I felt so wildly uncomfortable. I went to heat up a mac & cheese cup for a late night snack and was APPALLED to see (and smell) and plate of extremely moldy pizza rotting in said microwave. This type of mold does not happen after a couple of days. The amount of mold accumulated happens after weeks. The smell made me gag and lingered in my room the rest of the night. Before heading down to the lobby to search for a different microwave I spotted something crinkled up on the floor of my room. Upon further inspection I saw that it was a dirty, USED women’s panty liner. When I went to the lobby I very kindly made the lady aware of these things and asked her to make sure I would not get charged a cleaning fee for this. She apologized and that was it. I tried to relax and unwind in bed but found myself wondering what other cleaning may have been overlooked and felt uneasy. The next morning I stopped at the front desk again and spoke to a different lady to once again make sure I wouldn’t get charged and to make her aware of these things. She apologized and said it was unacceptable. I left the hotel frustrated that I was never offered a new room or a partial refund or even a voucher of any sort. I kind of wish I had just slept in my car and saved $250.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Effy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the enormous pool! We stayed in the executive suites area but our room was small. I am not sure why they are called executive. Our room was the size of any regular hotel room and smaller. Staff were great and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Boulder

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
never again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Danville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very meh. Stayed there once before and was put in a room with no natural sunlight. The window looked into a hallway leading to a pool and there were ugly fluorescent lights. That was 4 years ago. Chlorine smell in hotel Stayed again in 10/24. Smell a bit better but dirt in corners of bathroom and toilet ran constantly all night long. Won’t stay there again. Like the area and the common areas and location but don’t love the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights. Restaurant was good. Nice BBQ.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024