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The Kensington Hotel
3 stars

The Kensington Hotel

3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States
Ann Arbor, MI
See location+1 734 761 7800
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₪377
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 762 reviews
762 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
₪377
Standard room
₪380
King room
₪390

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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.

Rating
8.3
Very good
Based on 762 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Kensington Hotel

Tue 25.02
Wed 26.02
Double room
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
Classic room
1 king bed
2 double beds
1 king bed
Standard room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
2 double beds
Deluxe room
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 king bed
Executive room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
1 king bed
King room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Kensington Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr 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.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

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

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of The Kensington Hotel

8.3
Very good
762 verified ratings
Wonderful
400
Very good
143
Good
77
Okay
40
Fair
42
Mediocre
16
Poor
44
Guests say
Guests reported significant issues with cleanliness, including bugs and dirty items in their rooms, contributing to a frustrating experience. Service also lacked attentiveness, with several reviews highlighting long waits at the front desk and inadequate responses to complaints. However, many guests appreciated the location of the hotel which was described as convenient and accessible, along with positive remarks about the hotel's overall cleanliness and friendly staff.
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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
  • Buhr Park2.7 km
  • Crisler Arena2.9 km
  • Michigan Stadium3.1 km
  • Yost Ice Arena3.1 km
  • Lake Forest Golf Club3.6 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 League4.4 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 center 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 1.9 km from Ann Arbor. The Kensington Hotel is 31.9 km from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Kensington Hotel has a pool onsite.

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