The Kensington Hotel
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8.1Excellent
(662 Ratings)
"Very clean, Staff was wonderful! Pool and Hot tub were very nice. Room was nice."
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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.
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Concierge services
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Top rated by guests
8.1Excellent
(662 Ratings)
"Very clean, Staff was wonderful! Pool and Hot tub were very nice. Room was nice."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean, Staff was wonderful! Pool and Hot tub were very nice. Room was nice.
bed was a little hard.
9.0 / 10.0
Pool, restaurant on site
10.0 / 10.0
Everything. I loved everything about Kensington Hotel!!! Will be back.
No complaints!!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything
I loved it
9.0 / 10.0
William checked us in and he was fantastic. Kind, professional and courteous. He answered all questions without issue. Thank you very much for a lovely stay
Nothing that I could think of. Our stay was short but very enjoyable.
8.0 / 10.0
We came there for the holiday event for my work. That was really nice in your hotel doing the events. Champagne was a nice touch when we came in. The room was nice and clean.
I had nothing that I didn’t like
9.0 / 10.0
Overall it was a very nice hotel. We liked everything we had from the restaurant too. The parking near the rim was helpful as well!
The pool wasn't heated, so we were disappointed that it wasn't comfortable enough for all of us to swim in. But they do have a hot tub. It was the reason we picked this hotel.
2.0 / 10.0
Other than the location this place is not worth the money.
Upon arrival we noticed no cars in the parking lot, the lobby was nice but didn't look like it gets used, this place is old and huge mind you. Thinking it would be a cool not busy hotel and compareable to Webber's which in no way is it. We checked in and got in the elevator which got stuck long enough to almost have me in a panic attack, we get to our room and the beds are older, paint chipping around the old windows, the blinds were broken, blood or poop on the back of the bathroom door. I called before we booked to make sure they had a sauna and hot tub. So after all this we were like we are here to relax for the night. We head to the pool area, where there is no one . The pool is huge and 9 foot deep but it's so merkey you can't see under the water not thinking we are swimming n my daughter kicks something and I'm then a little freaked out being we can't see what it is turned out to be a deflated large beach ball , the pool area didn't smell of chlorine which was odd at a hotel to me. Another couple came in and the guys child lost a five toy well he was diving to find it and sid you have to be about 3 inches from the bottom to even see the bottom of the pool and came up with hands full of toys and things. So now I'm questioning when the last time this things even been cleaned, why is it so merkey, and what else is down there? Mind you when this man was down there you can not even see him at all so if a child were to fall in that would be awful (my mom mind thinking) so we head to the sauna remember I called to specifically ask about this.. nope it does not work. Now I'm getting upset. I head to the front desk to ask the young lady about it and she is so nervous and and can't help me with anything she says her manager will be there tomorrow, mind you she didn't act like she was comfortable nor very knowledgeable to be there alone . So I left to go back and enjoy the hot tub.
10.0 / 10.0
Was very pretty , also well maintained, and staff was so friendly, we really enjoyed our stay here . We also very much enjoyed the restaurant attached. Overall a great stay !
6.0 / 10.0
Location was good. Staff was friendly
The bathroom was not clean.
The initial room had roof falling
10.0 / 10.0
It is very comfortable, and it is quiet around
9.0 / 10.0
Design and comfort
Men working on repairs
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel was very clean and cozy
8.0 / 10.0
People at front desk were super!
10.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant place. They had everything we needed there and the staff were excellent. Very polite and attentive. My daughter ended up booking a 2nd night.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice staff, very pleasant to deal with. We just stayed one night and it met all our needs. No breakfast for us.
Coffee shoudl be offered in the morning at check out
10.0 / 10.0
It was a great location. It’s a beautiful place, the amenities are such a bonus. I would highly recommend this property.
The doors have a big gap so you can hear everything going on in the hallway. It was very loud when doors slammed shut. May be worth investing in quieter doors.
4.0 / 10.0
Easy access to highway
Where to begin? Beds uncomfortable, staff unhelpful, everything felt used, grimy, or didn’t smell good. The rugs really particularly were nasty, and there was not much attention to detail in terms of keeping up the condition of things. The amount they wanted to charge for breakfast with the room was absurd, given the quality of the food.
There is no complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby at any time. When we asked about whether there’s coffee in the lobby for guests, they said oh we provide free coffee in your rooms. That coffee was absolute weak crap. And then the coffee you had to pay for from the restaurant was horrible. Weak. This is very clearly a price driven—as in cutting quality at every turn— operation.
We travel a lot, and this was really outstanding as an unpleasant experience.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved it was a botique hotel and everyone was so friendly and helpful . I loved the slippers they gave you if wanted them
Nothing we didn’t like . The beds could’ve been bigger but they were still ok
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful facility!! Beds were comfortable and we are picky with comfort at our age! We checked out the pool and hot tub area although didn't have time to enjoy. One of the nicest I've seen in a long time! We typically stay in Hilton Hotels only. This will be our go to spot for visiting our U of M student.
Our room had a slider door which didn't face outdoors. It faced a hallway going to the restaurant. We didn't feel comfortable opening the curtain, so wasn't as bright as we would have liked for daytime hours. We booked one night, and loved the comfort so much we booked a second night.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful hotel. The pool is unbelievable for a hotel in my opinion. Staff very friendly, quick check in with a free glass of champagne offered. Adequate space to park and check in. Excellent beds, amenities and cable. The patios and outdoor spaces are beautiful. I would definitely stay here again.
Nothing I didn't like. Maybe a sign for pools and patio in the lobby. I may have just not seen them too. That's more of a suggestion though.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is always clean and quiet and the beds are comfortable. The staff is always friendly and always greets us with a smile when we’re coming and going
No breakfast included in the price of the stay
8.0 / 10.0
Convenience and restaurant
Long walk to room
6.0 / 10.0
Clean and nice room
AC didn’t work well, had a hard time sleeping because of the heat and humidity
9.0 / 10.0
The rooms are comfortable, the staff is great and the facility is well kept.
9.0 / 10.0
The room was nice - it was nice to have an outside balcony. Pool was great - liked a hotel pool with a deep end. Breakfast was reasonable and tasty. Especially liked the comfortable beds and pillows. Best pillows of any hotel I have stayed in.
10.0 / 10.0
Location was excellent
The pathway to the room
10.0 / 10.0
Property was clean inside and out.
It has good furniture. Beds were very comfortable. AC and heater worked efficiently.
The physical fitness room was not open during our stay, but we could have used the one next-door. We did not because it was just inconvenient. I did not see a notification on the website concerning the closure of the physical fitness room nevertheless, we enjoyed our stay and will definitely return
9.0 / 10.0
Very friendly staff, comfortable beds, good breakfast restaurant, nice pool area
Everything was good
4.0 / 10.0
Location is good
Access to room was weird one way in down at farthest end of hotel made it tough for bringing luggage in
8.0 / 10.0
It was very nice
The toilet is far too low and I requested handicapped consideration and had walk a long way to get to the room. There was a wedding there so I guess the front desk staff were too busy. I as misinformed about breakfast. I understood we were to have complimentary breakfast with the room but instead I had to pay for the buffet. Total lack of communication
10.0 / 10.0
Loved restaurant on site for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Loved getting served a glass of champaign at check-in. Location good, walking distance to mall and lots of options for eating within walking distance.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed 3 nights and were so impressed with the value of what we experienced/received. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and offered a champagne to toast - how cool is that? We were on the second floor and had a private greenery view facing the interstate (which wasn't that loud), honestly it was very quiet the whole stay and we enjoyed the blackout curtains at night. We appreciated the coffee/tea in the room, the fridge/microwave, and tv - not smart. Housekeeping came by each day.
My only recommendations would be to add a shelf beneath the sink for storing items, and get new pillows.
10.0 / 10.0
I like the location and the friendly staff.
Nothing.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved the Kensington. It was very well maintained and the restaurant was a special feature that we ended up using several times and each time, the food was a pleasant surprise. It was obviously crafted by someone that wanted diners to feel special. Everyone throughout the hotel was so kind and helpful. We signed up for the extra option of a super late check out for an added fee and that worked out very well because we were for a sporting event and needed to shower before getting on the road back home.
There was ample parking except for one day when there was a wedding.
10.0 / 10.0
Location to the college. Excellent facility and associates.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and cozy, convenient location and nice restaurant on site , with heated indoor swimming pool and sauna. Microwave and coffee maker in room. Ample parking space. Very helpful and friendly hotel staff.
All good
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast costs extra but is excellent. The pool is larger than average and highly recommended. The whole hotel is amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean
9.0 / 10.0
Easy checkin/checkout with real human at front desk (rarity these days). Pool was wonderful
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available 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?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
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 3 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), and concierge services.
