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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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is RM531
RM589 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

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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, pillow-top beds, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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, pillow-top 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
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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, pillow-top 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
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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, pillow-top beds, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Executive King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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, pillow-top 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
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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, pillow-top 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
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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, pillow-top 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
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, The Kensington Hotel is in Bryant Pattengill West, a neighbourhood 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 on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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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, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬5 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), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 200 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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 18 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 21 Jan 2026 start from RM 530.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg 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 at The Kensington Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 618 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Cynthia

Room was spotless and staff was very helpful. I can't say the same about Expedia. Next time I'll book direct with the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 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

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

timothy e

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

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

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

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so courteous anytime I interacted with them and the welcome glass of champagne was a nice touch. The room was lovely and comfortable. Could not recommend this place more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by the value... reasonable price for a very clean friendly hotel, room and nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal desk staff! 💫
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kreigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, nice pool and hot tub area; sauna was down. Some construction around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second stay. The hotel is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Great hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so friendly and easy to talk with, the pool is massive, beds are super comfy! Will definitely be staying here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super nice. Room was clean and check in was quick
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025