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The Kensington Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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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.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 403
AED 447 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Classic 2 Double Beds NonSmoking)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Elite - King with Sleeper Balcony Acc)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible Classic King)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Elite King with Sleeper Sof)

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Deluxe - 2 Double Beds Balcony Access)

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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible Classic 2 Doubl)

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buhr Park - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Varsity Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Revel and Roll - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 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
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
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
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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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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1023 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a visit to AnnArbor. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy e

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good selection at breakfast. Great staff. Cleanly rooms. Light didnt work in bathroom, they had it fixed promptly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times. It is always clean, staff are friendly and the location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay - staff was so friendly! Some areas need updating but the rooms were clean & the beds comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Very safe area. The staff is amazing. Highly recommend this for any stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hote!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shawonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very comfortable and found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean/convenient and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal front desk staff. Friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our “go to” hotel when visiting Ann Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to a mall, I-94.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fun stay at the Kensington! Staff was welcoming and friendly, the room was clean, it was super close to everything we needed. We loved the little patio area with firepit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sixin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is kind of old. Window doesn't close titely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff. Property needs a refresh but was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025