The Kensington Hotel 3500 South State Street • Ann Arbor • MI 48108
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This beloved Ann Arbor hotel boasts a refreshingly modern vibe, ensuring your celebration has a ton of style with no hint of stuffiness. There’s a lot to love for overnight guests, too—like the city’s largest hotel pool, a dry sauna, delicious dining options, and even a glass of champagne to welcome you “home”!
- Exchange vows in a pretty, private courtyard adorned with twinkling bistro lights for a magical atmosphere, and boasting easy access to the sophisticated Grande Ballroom for dining & dancing. The Conservatory is another wonderful option, where crisp white walls and sparkling contemporary chandeliers glow beneath a unique, coffered skylight.
- Let the experts guide you through the entire process, from selecting the perfect combination of event spaces to crafting a custom menu in collaboration with the on-site chefs. Affordable, inclusive pricing keeps your budget on track and leaves you free to focus on the more fun details.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Say 'I Do' to Savings!
Book your 2026 wedding by April 30, 2026, and receive 10% off F&B with a $15,000 minimum, three complimentary rooms for one night, and champagne and chocolates in the newlyweds' room. Blackout dates apply. Contact the venue for more details.
Limited prime 2026 dates are available!
Book your 2026 wedding on one of the following dates and receive a special rate of $55/person.
August 1, 22, or 29
October 31
Please contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $550–1,000/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Guest count
Package Prices
- $5,000–15,000/event
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Guest count
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $55/person and up
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
Meals (when priced separately)
Please contact the venue for meal pricing.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 24%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 400 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 500 | 125 |
| Reception | Seated | 325 | 80 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, noon–midnight.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Hotel
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Pool Area
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