The Kensington Hotel

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,008 Ratings)

Hotel in Ann Arbor, MI

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Suburban Ann Arbor hotel in Bryant Pattengill West with free parking
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Ann Arbor, MI

Nearby attractions

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Available Rooms

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

2 Double • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Kensington Hotel

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4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,008 Ratings)

Hotel in Ann Arbor, MI

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Ann Arbor, MI

Nearby attractions

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Available Rooms

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

2 Double • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,008 Ratings)

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2024

The Kensington had a high class feel for an affordable price tag. We picked them over other hotels in the area becsuse they had a working pool, hot tub, and sauna. I think they have the largest pool of any hotel in the area... and it was a big and deep pool, but it was too cold of a pool to get to enjoy it very much at all. We knew going into our stay that they also didnt provide any sort of free breakfast. And, this was true. There are bakery items, fruits, and coffee you can purchase for an additional charge.... Been a long time since Ive been to a hotel that didnt atleast serve free coffee and cold continental breakfast of some sort. We only paid $110 out of pocket for our stay, so overall we were pleased with what we got for what was spent.

1.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

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.

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

The Kensington Hotel is an OK place to stay, it's just not as good as you'll expect after going through their website and listing materials. Everything kind of falls short -- and it is your job as the traveler to point it out when the shortfall is more than you're willing to accept. Tiny bathrooms on the first floor and in the guest rooms made it impossible for a wheelchair user to visit. The left elevator kept getting stuck. You won't get greeted at the door with champagne, the way the website shows, but you WILL pay for them to pump coffee out of a big thermos in the morning. You won't get the adults only hour at the pool at 10pm. You WILL get a pool that's overrun with kids at that time. And then those kids will play tag throughout the hallways of the hotel. Never really figured out what was going on with the restaurant. There's a whole long list I could get into here, but these examples are enough. This place needs to up their game.

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

The stay was excellent. The staff were fabulous. I received a champagne toast on check in. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Honestly the service from the front desk staff was amazing. My only complaint, and it's very minor, is that my main floor room and hall had a very strong chlorine smell, I believe coming from the pool. Otherwise it was amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Everything about our stay was great. The staff was exceptionally professional, but personable at the same time, which is hard to find anymore.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Great staff and location!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Great spot for a Michigan game

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

The hotel staff put me in a first floor room with a floor to ceiling window that looked out at a service walkway. I’m a pretty regular guest here and this was clearly one of the worst rooms in the hotel. The front desk associate assured me that the room was safe. I asked for another room and they reluctantly put me in a second floor room that was a full 2 minute walk from the elevator - which was fine, but they tried to detour me from taking it as “it was quite a long walk”. They did not provide me with a folio and said I needed to retrieve it elsewhere. I stay at this hotel often, but will think twice about booking here again. Incredibly disappointing.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Proximity

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Cade and the entire staff were great at all times. Everything was great as always, perfect place to stay

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Very clean, very comfortable, perfect for my husband, two kids, and I for the night! Wish we had been able to stay longer!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

It was a nice clean place with many amenities Staff was helpful and friendly

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This place is old. Probably nice back in the day, but it needs to be gutted. Full beds are tiny and not for 2 adults. Terrible sleep. There was a larger balcony area off our room. The sliding door was coming off track and it had been painted shut at one point because the paint is stuck to door. Yet they market this space. Staff was very nice. Just need to start over and remodel

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Excellent

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Good location, nice amenities

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Needs some updating.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Confortable beds, there was a smell in the room, old carpet, or pets friendly room, or old dust. Just a bit of everything! Needs a little update. Staff was really nice.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

It was close to school

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We had a wedding reception here 15 years ago. The wall paper and other superficial things have been updated but the overall hotel feels dated. Small rooms and small bathroom. Probably many other better options for the price.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Front desk staff was very helpful and they went above and beyond

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Excellent check in, comfortable bedding, good restaurant. I would definitely stay there again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Upscale, wonderful hotel. Very clean, wonderful staff.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This was such a bad experience! The ceiling in our bathroom was falling inside the room. We had bugs (moths/gnats, etc.) flying around in our room. The beds were very uncomfortable and the pillows were lumpy and flat. When we asked if we could our room credited, they said they could not do that since we booked through Expedia.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The staff and restaurant were excellent.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

My experience was excellent

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Cade at the front desk went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

All good, pleasant stay.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great staff. Nice room. Comfortable bed.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

very nice

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Older hotel with redone areas and rooms. Not tall friendly hallways are about 6.5ft. Toilets are old and small. But ac works like a champ.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

good

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Conveniently located in Ann Arbor and a very solid, nice hotel.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Really lovely and good value. Staff was just so nice.

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We have stayed here before. Always great service. We opted for breakfast in the restaurant this time and won’t miss it again! It was excellent. Good food, reasonably priced in a lovely area. Our servers were extremely pleasant. We come to the area every year for blueberries, apples and new finds. I look forward to next year

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The room was damp from the carpeting to the towels. Slight musty smell. We suspect there may have been a flood. No concern when reported to front desk. Have stayed there before but will not be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Thanks very much for exceptional service. My friend arrived from out of town and required a last minute booking. The room was clean, exceptional staff at check in and all interactions. I would definitely book at this property again when family or friends visit. Thanks!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great hotel, perfect for my 1 night trip. My dad had surgery at U of M and had to stay 1 night.

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We stayed two nights. First night was flawless from check in to waking up. Second night we did not get a “refresh” of our room. It was very disappointing. We were looking forward to that as my friend had surgery that day and it would have been nice to come back to a made bed and some things tidied up with new towels and the old ones taken away. However enjoyed the large pool and the complimentary champagne on arrival.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This was our go to hotel when our child was a student at U of M. A bit overpriced for what you get, but then again, many things in Ann Arbor tend to be overpriced because they have a captive audience.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ann Arbor?

The average price for a rental in Ann Arbor is $191 per night. This rental is $62 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Kensington Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Kensington Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is The Kensington Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Kensington Hotel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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The Kensington Hotel

Hotel in Ann Arbor, MI

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Ann Arbor, MI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

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

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

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

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel in Ann Arbor, MI

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Ann Arbor, MI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King NonSmoking)

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

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

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

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ann Arbor?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Kensington Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Kensington Hotel?

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