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Both local companies and out-of-town guests enjoy the comfort and options available in the meeting spaces at The Kensington Hotel on State Street. We offer ten event venues to best meet your needs. This includes the largest ballroom in Ann Arbor, which is sure to impress any potential business partner. A scheduled meeting in any of our venues provides access to a team of catering specialists, offering the best food options to keep your meeting fueled through completion. Our professional event planning team can help you with everything from room design and equipment needs to customized catering menus to meet specific budget and tastes. Catering menus include plated meals and buffets, as well as central break stations for quick snacks through deliberations. Working with The Kensington Hotel With 200 guest rooms and close proximity to many corporations within the downtown Ann Arbor and University of Michigan regions, The Kensington Hotel is designed to meet any need that may arise. Guests in our hotel receive the ultimate in boutique treatment, with access to free parking, a dry sauna, a complimentary daily Viennese coffee bar, a wide variety of business services, a workout room, wireless Internet and additional custom touches. Every guest room is equipped with robes and Beekman 1802 products. Guests also have access to concierge services to help with leisure activities, reservations, and transportation throughout their stay. It all adds up to a premier experience that your business guests will not soon forget. Contact the staff at The Kensington Hotel to schedule your next event, or fill out a form online for a personalized proposal. We look forward to working with you to create a budget and event plan that will draw your guests in and create an environment conducive to productivity and creativity.
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- VIP services
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Whirlpool
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
391 sq. ft. 17.5 x 24 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | |
576 sq. ft. 24 x 24 sq. ft. | 7 ft. | 40 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 20 | - | |
986 sq. ft. 34 x 29 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 80 | 24 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 48 | 30 | 28 | |
1,540 sq. ft. 65 x 29 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 160 | 40 | 100 | 100 | 160 | 75 | 46 | 56 | |
2,338 sq. ft. 79 x 32 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 230 | - | 140 | 200 | 230 | 120 | - | 84 | |
2,358 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
5,568 sq. ft. 98 x 58 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 580 | - | 390 | 550 | 580 | 340 | - | 245 | |
3,509 sq. ft. - | - | 200 | - | 140 | - | 200 | - | - | - |
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Facility Restrictions
Outside catering is prohibited but we do allow and encourage Kosher and Indian events to partner with the Kensington and a preferred caterer. Please inquire about specific minimum length of stay patterns during special events (Michigan Football) and city-wide dates.
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EAT.STAY.PLAY Feel completely at home and experience Ann Arbor within any of our 200 newly renovated guest rooms. Each has been designed to be an oasis of relaxation. Adorned with residence-style luxuries that include deluxe furnishings, plush bedding, sleek flat screen televisions and complimentary HSIA. For those guests who seek a further measure of privacy and exclusivity, our Executive guest rooms offer additional amenities including a complimentary light breakfast to get your day started and an evening reception to relax and recharge.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
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