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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy on-site dining at rel.ish restaurant and 24-hour gym access, all steps away from excellent shopping options.

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The Kensington Hotel sits near Briarwood Mall, creating a perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, find quiet moments in the garden or library, and stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying meals at rel.ish restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Kensington Hotel is in Bryant Pattengill West, a neighborhood in Ann Arbor with great shopping. Cobblestone Farm and Law Quadrangle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Varsity Tennis Center and Revel and Roll. Buhr Park and Yost Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hunting, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking. Visit our Ann Arbor travel guide
Map
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan
    University of Michigan
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Stadium
    Michigan Stadium
    5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Briarwood Mall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varsity Tennis Center
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Buhr Park
    3 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mothfire Brewing Co.
    2 min drive
  • Panda Express
    10 min walk
  • Olive Garden
    12 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro
    7 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel near University of Michigan
At The Kensington Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, rel.ish, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 200 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Kensington Court
Kensington Court Ann Arbor
Kensington Court Hotel
Kensington Court Hotel Ann Arbor
Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor
Kensington Ann Arbor
The Kensington Court
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel Ann Arbor
The Kensington Hotel Hotel Ann Arbor

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in Bryant Pattengill West, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Briarwood Mall and University of Michigan. Varsity Tennis Center and Buhr Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1113 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was enjoyable stay there it was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sorela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and the desk people are very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and stocked well. The pool and fitness area was amazing! We enjoyed Rel-ish, the onsite restaurant and were pleased with our food. Overall this is an amazing hotel that we would definitely book again! The front desk staff were pleasant and super friendly also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jazmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Short commute to the ‘go-to’ places in Ann Arbor. Staff is very accommodating. Will definitely revisit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice location. Bathroom needs upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and friendly, kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff clean rooms and property restaurant was a little pricy but it was delicious! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Afua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are clean and spacious, need is very comfortable, and the staff is absolutely delightful. I've stayed at this hotel twice, and will certainly stay there on any future trips to Ann Arbor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room. Comfortable bed. The staff was excellent, everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We had a minor issue in our room and they were quick to resolve it. The pool was warm and great size for my kids to enjoy hours of swimming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the price, this hotel was good. Pictures and description were accurate, great location for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful and well maintained! Staff was very sweet and always greeted us with smiles. Will absolutely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night and it was great! The pool was heated, the hot tub was amazing, rooms were clean, the restaurant was good and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Restaurant wonderful. Very nice and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities - loved the pool and got to play some board games with my daughter in the lobby! The room and beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff is always so professional and personable. William has been exceptionally great as I have stayed a few time over the past month and each time he has been manning the front desk perfectly and he always graciously accommodates my requests for room location or other nuances of my visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly and the food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Amalie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in staff was friendly. Our room smelled of chlorine even though we weren’t even close to the pool, especially the bed. There was dirty laundry and trash bags in the hall the entire length of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Restaurant was ok for us. The pool is showing its age and needs a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Restaurant had good breakfast foods and servers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cade at the front concierge desk has exceptional customer service. Smiles, friendliness and so nice and helpful. He should be given kudos! Great hotel, have stayed just for fun a few times and the property is well maintained. If you stay, ask for a courtyard view, very pretty with the lights!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026