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Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Kensington Hotel is set in Ann Arbor, 2 mi from University of Michigan. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy American cuisine served at the restaurant located at the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine and desk. Select room include a balcony. A buffet or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The wellness area of the property includes an indoor pool and fitness center. The accommodations offers a business center for guest use. Staff are available to help at the 24-hour front desk. Yost Ice Arena is 2.1 mi from The Kensington Hotel, while Crisler Arena is 2.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Airport, 20 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

American

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tyrone
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, facilities is beautiful and the staff was great
  • Melissa
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely hotel with fabulous facilities -- the pool, hot tub and workout room were clean and bright and the pool is expansive. Such a relaxing escape!
  • Todd
    United States of America United States of America
    Pool, restaurant on premises were convenient. The staff was professional and friendly, especially seeing the hotel was fully booked.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • rel-ish
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of The Kensington Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted The Kensington Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must be at least 21 years old to check-in at this property.

Reservations that include 5 rooms or more are subject to different deposit and cancellation policies.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Kensington Hotel

  • The Kensington Hotel is 2.1 miles from the center of Ann Arbor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Kensington Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Kensington Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Kensington Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Kensington Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Kensington Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • rel-ish

  • Room options at The Kensington Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Kensington Hotel on this page.

  • The Kensington Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)