Plenty of rooms are reserved at the Kensington Hotel on the South side of Ann Arbor, very near Briarwood Mall. The hotel is about a 10-minute drive to the temple. The Saturday evening party and Sunday morning brunch will be here also.
The discounted room rate is $149/night if you book by May 1, 2023.
Or call the hotel direct: 734-761-7800
If you’re a hipster or a pair of lovebirds who can’t fathom sleeping at a chain hotel, here are a few other options around town:
Our friend Val and Aaron’s great Air BnB – Private entrance, walking distance to downtown, great peeples.
Burnt Toast Inn – Charming B&B in a nice neighborhood, just a few blocks from downtown, and a few blocks from our house.
Baxter House B&B – Ditto
Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast – A bit further away, but still only a five-minute drive to our house and Friday night dinner. Easy walk to town and campus.
Stone Chalet (formerly the Vitosha Guest House) – Ditto.
If Dunkin’ drip doesn’t do it for you, here are some of the local best:
RoosRoast
From John Roos, formerly of Portland, OR. “Deep local” and a little bit wacky too. Beloved for their “Lobster Butter Love”. Two locations including one downtown.
Comet Coffee
Tiny cafe with high-end beans in the Nickels Arcade on campus. If you like tweed jackets, this is your place.
Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Get many varieties of high-quality beans brewed 47 different ways. Plus Zingerman’s amazing Bakehouse and the Candy Manufactory are both next door. South side, very near the Kensington Hotel.
Hyperion Coffee
It’s just good. And they don’t charge extra for non-dairy milk! On Liberty Street downtown.
Explore Ann Arbor for Saturday afternoon lunch.
Ann Arbor is loaded with great food. If you want more suggestions, hit us up on Snapchat, Kik, MySpace, BandAid, Whatsapp, FoodFone, ScreamStream, Pine, Viber, Voxer, Instagram, or Line. Or call us 😉
Zingerman’s Deli
World-famous global deli, and much much more.
422 Detroit Street | Ann Arbor
734-663-3354 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Really good American food.
2501 Jackson Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-663-3663 – Reservations – Family+kid friendly.
Frita Batidos
Cuban inspired street food
117 W. Washington | Ann Arbor
734-761-2882 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.
Mani Osteria
Artisanal pizzas & creative Italian dishes. Everything here is great.
341 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-769-6700 – Reservations
Slurping Turtle
Casual Japanese fusion
608 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-887-6868 – Reservations
Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
Craft beers and really good BBQ
207 E. Washington | Ann Arbor
734-222-4095 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.
York
Former fine foods provisioner turned community gathering space. Great sandwiches, coffee, drinks, amazing BBQ from Ricewood, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Also owned by friends of ours. Family+kid friendly.
1928 E. Packard | Ann Arbor
(734) 662-0798 – Walk-in
Earthen Jar – Vegan
Super casual, vegan Indian buffet
311 S. Fifth Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-327-9464 – No reservations
First Bite – Vegan
Unique, delicious, “nutrilicious”, vegan
108 S Main Street | Ann Arbor
734-369-4765
Seva – Vegetarian
Very good vegetarian.
2541 Jackson Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-998-4746 – No reservations
Blue Nile
Ethiopian feast – Meat or vegetarian
221 E. Washington Street | Ann Arbor
734-998-4746 – No reservations
Miss Kim
Really good Korean street food (Zingerman’s newest restaurant)
415 N 5th Avenue | Ann Arbor
734-275-0099 – Reservations
Jerusalem Garden
The best Middle Eastern
314 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-995-5060 – No reservations – Family+kid friendly.
Ray’s Red Hots (formerly Red Hot Lovers and Chicago Dog House)
Chicago dogs with all the toppings
629 E. University | Ann Arbor
734-998-3647 – No reservations
Shalimar
Great Indian
307 S. Main | Ann Arbor
734-663-1500
Tomukun
Korean BBQ and noodle bar
505 E Liberty Street | Ann Arbor
734-995-8668
Detroit Street Filling Station
So good! You would never know it’s vegan.
300 Detroit Street (Kerrytown) | Ann Arbor
734-224-8262 – Family+kid friendly.
Avalon Bakery & Grill
Fresh comfort food. Delicious.
120 E. Liberty | Ann Arbor
734-263-2996 – Family+kid friendly.