Meetings
The Kensington Hotel creates more than meetings—we deliver memorable experiences.
Grande Foyer Buffet Display
Why Choose Us for Your Next Event?
Over 10,000 sq. ft. of Versatile Meeting Space
From executive gatherings to grand-scale celebrations, we offer flexible layouts tailored to your needs.
Unmatched Location
Centrally located on South State Street, just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan and The Big House.
Full-Service Planning & Support
Our experienced event team assists every step of the way, going above and beyond with room setup, catering and A/V needs.
Boutique Comfort & Amenities
Enjoy complimentary parking, high-speed Wi-Fi, a heated indoor pool with jacuzzi, dry sauna and patio, and access to Relish Restaurant & Bar.
Explore Our Event Spaces
With 5 flexible event spaces that hold up to 1,000 guests, The Kensington Hotel may be the perfect space for your next event.
The Kensington Hotel offers a versatile collection of event spaces designed to elevate every occasion. Our Grande Ballroom—the most spacious venue on-site—is perfect for banquets, conferences, and grand celebrations, accommodating up to 500 guests and divisible into three sections for flexible setups. The Executive Boardroom provides a private, professional setting for strategic meetings or interviews, featuring executive leather chairs and a built-in 80" screen. For workshops, breakout sessions, and team-building activities, we offer a range of flexible event spaces, complete with custom layouts, whiteboards, and full A/V capabilities to meet your event’s needs.
For more detailed information or to view our event spaces, please visit our Event Venues page.
Take a virtual tour of Kensington Hotel event spaces
Onsite Catering
Fuel your guests with thoughtful, chef-curated menus using fresh local ingredients.
- Plated or buffet options
- Coffee & snack stations
- Custom menus for dietary needs
Unwind & Stay In
When the day wraps up, your guests can quickly unwind just steps away in our boutique hotel rooms
- Spacious rooms with streaming-ready TVs
- Early check-in and late check-out options
- Group rates available for event guests
Make It Memorable in Ann Arbor
Let your group experience the best of the city with easy access to:
- Michigan Stadium and U-M Campus
- Downtown dining, shopping, and art
- Outdoor recreation and seasonal events
Let's Start Planning
Call Us at: 734-761-7800
| ft2 | Theater | Classroom | U-Shape | Conference/ Hollow Square |
Crescent Rounds (6) |
Crescent Rounds (7) |
Cocktail Reception |
Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
Banquet with Dance Floor |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory |
1549 ft2 |
150 Theater |
72 Classroom |
40 U-Shape |
46 Conference/ Hollow Square |
48 Crescent Rounds (6) |
56 Crescent Rounds (7) |
100 Cocktail Reception |
100 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
70 Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Courtyard |
3509 ft2 |
220 Theater |
- Classroom |
- U-Shape |
- Conference/ Hollow Square |
- Crescent Rounds (6) |
- Crescent Rounds (7) |
- Cocktail Reception |
80 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
- Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Executive Boardroom |
391 ft2 |
- Theater |
- Classroom |
- U-Shape |
12 Conference/ Hollow Square |
- Crescent Rounds (6) |
- Crescent Rounds (7) |
- Cocktail Reception |
- Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
- Banquet with Dance Floor |
| 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 |
| Grande 1 |
2204 ft2 |
220 Theater |
120 Classroom |
50 U-Shape |
60 Conference/ Hollow Square |
72 Crescent Rounds (6) |
84 Crescent Rounds (7) |
200 Cocktail Reception |
120 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
80 Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Grande 2 |
1740 ft2 |
150 Theater |
80 Classroom |
45 U-Shape |
50 Conference/ Hollow Square |
48 Crescent Rounds (6) |
56 Crescent Rounds (7) |
125 Cocktail Reception |
80 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
50 Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Grande 3 |
1740 ft2 |
150 Theater |
80 Classroom |
45 U-Shape |
50 Conference/ Hollow Square |
48 Crescent Rounds (6) |
56 Crescent Rounds (7) |
125 Cocktail Reception |
80 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
50 Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Library |
576 ft2 |
32 Theater |
20 Classroom |
15 U-Shape |
20 Conference/ Hollow Square |
12 Crescent Rounds (6) |
14 Crescent Rounds (7) |
40 Cocktail Reception |
20 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
- Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Vanderbilt |
986 ft2 |
70 Theater |
30 Classroom |
24 U-Shape |
30 Conference/ Hollow Square |
24 Crescent Rounds (6) |
28 Crescent Rounds (7) |
70 Cocktail Reception |
40 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
- Banquet with Dance Floor |
| Westminster Ballroom |
2338 ft2 |
200 Theater |
100 Classroom |
- U-Shape |
- Conference/ Hollow Square |
72 Crescent Rounds (6) |
84 Crescent Rounds (7) |
200 Cocktail Reception |
140 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
100 Banquet with Dance Floor |
| West 1 |
1026 ft2 |
80 Theater |
48 Classroom |
30 U-Shape |
36 Conference/ Hollow Square |
30 Crescent Rounds (6) |
35 Crescent Rounds (7) |
80 Cocktail Reception |
50 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
0 Banquet with Dance Floor |
| West 2 |
640 ft2 |
25 Theater |
20 Classroom |
12 U-Shape |
15 Conference/ Hollow Square |
12 Crescent Rounds (6) |
14 Crescent Rounds (7) |
40 Cocktail Reception |
20 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
- Banquet with Dance Floor |
| West 3 |
672 ft2 |
40 Theater |
24 Classroom |
15 U-Shape |
20 Conference/ Hollow Square |
18 Crescent Rounds (6) |
21 Crescent Rounds (7) |
50 Cocktail Reception |
30 Rounds w/o Dance Floor |
- Banquet with Dance Floor |
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