The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington Hotel is a historic, elegant hotel in an urban Ann Arbor setting, with 200 guest rooms and dedicated wedding services.
The Kensington Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ann Arbor, United States, hosting 300 at dinner and 550 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$18,000 (our estimate).
About The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington Hotel is a historic, elegant hotel in an urban Ann Arbor setting, with 200 guest rooms and dedicated wedding services.
Ceremonies can be held indoors or outdoors, seating up to 200, while the meeting and banquet space accommodates 300 for seated dining or 550 standing.
In-house catering handles the menus (including custom menus for dietary needs), and venue fees run from 1,000 to 1,500 USD, covering linens, coffee/tea service, hors d'oeuvres, a choice of centerpieces, bar service and cake cutting.
On-site parking, a pool and guest accommodation for your wedding party round out the property, roughly 30 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) by our estimate.
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I had my wedding here on June 27, 2026, and it was truly the most wonderful experience. From the moment we toured the venue to the moment I walked down the aisle, everything exceeded our expectations.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 300 guests
- Standing reception
- 550 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 200 rooms
- Room types
- 10 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$18,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$1,000 to US$1,500 venue fee
- Included
- Linens, coffee/tea service, hors d'oeuvres, choice of centerpieces, bar service, cake cutting and rooms
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- DTW, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Custom menus for dietary needs
Venue highlights
- Seated ceremonies for up to 200 guests, indoors or outdoors
- Meeting and banquet space seating 300 for dinner or 550 standing
- 200 guest rooms, from King Rooms with Balcony to a Suite, with accommodation included
- Venue fee of 1,000 to 1,500 USD including linens, bar service, hors d'oeuvres and cake cutting
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- DTW · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into DTW.
- Direct line
- (734) 761-7800
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can The Kensington Hotel hold?+
Seated ceremonies accommodate up to 200 guests, seated dining up to 300, and standing receptions up to 550.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor options, including outdoor ceremonies.
What does the venue fee cover?+
The venue fee ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 USD and includes linens, coffee/tea service, hors d'oeuvres, a choice of centerpieces, bar service and cake cutting.
Can guests stay on site?+
Yes. The hotel has 200 rooms and accommodation is included. Room types include King Rooms, Executive King Rooms with Sofa Bed, Double Rooms with Two Double Beds, balcony rooms, accessible rooms and a Suite, with maximum occupancy of three or four.
How do we get in touch and how far is the airport?+
Call +1 734-761-7800 or email reservations@kensingtonannarbor.com. The nearest airport is DTW, which we estimate at around 30 minutes away.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 300 guests
“Our ballrooms are the perfect backdrop to celebrate your elegant wedding and accommodate up to 300 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 550 guests
“| Grande Ballroom | 5568 ft2 | 500 Theater | 300 Classroom | - U-Shape | - Conference/ Hollow Square | 210 Crescent Rounds (6) | 245 Crescent Rounds (7) | 550 Cocktail Reception | 350 Rounds w/o Dance Floor | 310 Banquet with Dance Floor |”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 200 guests
“Courtyard seats up to 200 guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 200 rooms
“With more than 200 guest rooms and close proximity to downtown Ann Arbor and University of Michigan, The Kensington Hotel is an excellent location for your next event.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 10 listed
“King Room with Balcony (2 Adults)”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“* Ceremony locations, inside or in the lovely Courtyard”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Equipped with a reputably highly experienced staff, we offer full-service catering, bar, audiovisual equipment, lighting, furniture, linens, and more.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Custom menus for dietary needs
“* Custom menus for dietary needs”
Read the source for dietary optionsPrice: US$1,000 to US$1,500 venue fee
“Ceremonies start at $1,000 for up to 100 guests and $1,500 from 101-200 guests.”
Read the source for priceIncluded: Linens, coffee/tea service, hors d'oeuvres, choice of centerpieces, bar service, cake cutting and rooms
“* Wedding packages offering choice in linens, coffee/tea service, hours d’oeuvres, choice of centerpieces, bar service, and cake cutting”
Read the source for includedParking: Yes
“Guests in our hotel receive the ultimate in boutique treatment with access to free parking, dry sauna, complimentary wi-fi, coffee bar, a workout room, pool, dry sauna, jacuzzi and additional custom touches.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“You can choose from our picturesque indoor and outdoor locations.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Centrally located on South State Street, just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan and The Big House.”
Read the source for setting