The KensingtonHotel
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 0 to 300 guests. Best months: June, July, September, October.
The Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor, open June–October.
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.
What The Kensington Hotel has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 300 guestssource
- Standing reception
- 550 guestssource
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guestssource
“Our ballrooms are the perfect backdrop to celebrate your elegant wedding and accommodate up to 300 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 |”
“Courtyard seats up to 200 guests.”
- Rooms
- 200 roomssource
- Room types
- 10 listedsource
- Rooms included in the price
- Yessource
“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.”
“King Room with Balcony (2 Adults)”
“* Our wedding couples enjoy a complimentary suite for the night of the wedding.”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
“* Ceremony locations, inside or in the lovely Courtyard”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
- Dietary options
- Custom menus for dietary needssource
“Equipped with a reputably highly experienced staff, we offer full-service catering, bar, audiovisual equipment, lighting, furniture, linens, and more.”
“* Custom menus for dietary needs”
- Price
- US$1,000 to US$1,500 venue feesource
- Included
- Linens, coffee/tea service, hors d'oeuvres, choice of centerpieces, bar service and cake cuttingsource
“Ceremonies start at $1,000 for up to 100 guests and $1,500 from 101-200 guests.”
“* Wedding packages offering choice in linens, coffee/tea service, hours d’oeuvres, choice of centerpieces, bar service, and cake cutting”
- Nearest airport
- DTW, 30 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“DTW”
“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.”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“You can choose from our picturesque indoor and outdoor locations.”
“Centrally located on South State Street, just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan and The Big House.”
4 our own notes.
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
Best held in June, July, September.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Kensington Hotel.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at The Kensington Hotel.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.