Thursday, June 24, 2021

Our Hybrid Conference Room Brings People Together, Near and Far



Are you looking for the right sized conference room for a business or personal function?

The Kensington’s hybrid conference capabilities can make your meeting or event stress-free. We offer a welcoming, luxurious setting for your meeting or event, combined with technical flexibility for in-person and remote attendees. 

We’ve partnered with award-winning AV Squared to provide all the audio-visual tools you need to host an in-person, remote, or hybrid meeting or event that we can scale to your needs. With 10,000 square feet of meeting space and the technology to broadcast to locations within and outside of the hotel, we can host events big or small.

Visit our website to learn more!


Monday, May 24, 2021

See Ann Arbor by Bike!



One of the best ways to experience all that Ann Arbor area has to offer is by bike. For city rides, downtown boasts over 90 miles of bike lanes and over 900 bike parking spots. What a great way to explore the city!

Not only are the downtown and campus areas bike friendly, but Ann Arbor is surrounded by excellent bike trails ranging from paved loops along the Huron River to woods and wetlands for mountain biking of every experience level. 

The luxurious Kensington Hotel is the perfect way to relax and recuperate after a long ride. Or a short one! 

Where can you ride in the Ann Arbor area? We’ve got some ideas on our website.


Monday, May 10, 2021

Stay and Play! Bike Ann Arbor and Relax at The Kensington



With over 50,000 trees in the city, and parks ranging from neighborhood favorites to the 300-acre University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor manages to blend city and country in a near-perfect combination. 

What could be better than spending a day on your bike, soaking up nature, followed by an evening of relaxation, culture, and great food in this wonderful city? 

How about ending the day at the luxurious Kensington Hotel?

Reserve your room, pump up your tires, and check out these local trails on our website


Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Bring Your Furry Best Friend to The Kensington




Can’t leave the house without your furry companion at your heels?

Ann Arbor is a fun city to explore with friends of all kind, including your furry friend!

  • Go for a hike
  • Take lots of pictures
  • Have a bite to eat downtown
  • Kayak down the Huron River
  • Enjoy an ice cream treat

For more fun ideas or to book your stay, visit our website! 

We love dogs too, and we’ll make sure your stay is memorable. We hope you and your dog enjoy your visit so much that you’ll consider us your go-to hotel for all your dog-friendly getaways, whether you’re a local or coming from out of state.

There is a small fee of $35 per stay for up to 2 dogs under 45 lbs each. Call us at (866) 553-0434 to book your stay. 


Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Sit! Stay! Play!



Traveling to Ann Arbor?

Bringing your dog with you?

Plan a weekend full of Ann Arbor’s best with your furry friend and enjoy pampering for the both of you at the pet-friendly Kensington Hotel on State Street!

Read more about a dog-friendly stay with us!


Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Make Plans for Ann Arbor Area Hotel Week!



From February 21-26, join us for #A2AreaHotelWeek and #AnnArborRestaurantWeek. Book your stay at the lovely Kensington and order takeout from participating restaurants. 

The Kensington Hotel is offering a Buy One, Get One Half Off Special. Book one night in our luxury hotel and get a second night for 50% off! 

Book your stay on our website or call 1-800-344-STAY (7829).

For more information about things to do in Ann Arbor during Hotel Week, visit Destination Ann Arbor.

Check out the special Restaurant Week menus from Ann Arbor’s fantastic restaurants on the Ann Arbor Restaurant Week website. 


The Kensington Partners with American Red Cross



The Kensington Hotel will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Sunday, February 28 from 8 am to 2 pm at the hotel.

Hosting a blood drive coincides with The Kensington’s core value of giving back to the community. With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call (866)553-0434 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org.

Visit our website for more information!

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