€131.48 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 27 May 2013 Check-out 28 May 2013

Kensington Park Hotel

3 stars
450 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
67 reviews
Our Stay

We wanted a quiet hotel next to the action, in San Francisco. Our action was sights in a big city,... See full review

  • John and Meg
  • 14 May 2013
Best location to Union Square

It's a pleasure to stay here. The staff is most helpful. I like the happy hour next door. My trip... See full review

  • Dalca
  • 31 Jan 2013
Union Square hotel offers fine dining, eclectic design and free Wi-Fi
A fantastic location, great value and elegant design make the Kensington Park Hotel one of San Francisco's most popular choices. Innovative coastal cuisine is the theme at Farallon, the on-site restaurant that features richly imagined undersea elements. Guest rooms at the Kensington Park Hotel reveal a hint of English-garden inspiration while also maintaining an eclectic vibe that's distinctly San Francisco. Complimentary afternoon tea and sherry service help guests feel welcomed and cared for. 
Highlights

  • Complimentary tea and sherry served each evening in the grand lobby
  • Unbeatable location one block from Union Square
  • Top-ranked Farallon restaurant, including preferred seating for hotel guests
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access
  • Valet parking with in/out privileges (fees apply)

Location
Just one block from the Kensington Park Hotel, Union Square is San Francisco's premier shopping and theater district. From major department stores to one-of-a-kind boutiques, both fashionistas and casual shoppers can easily spend a full day at the city's central retail hub and community gathering area. 
Rooms
Room design at the Kensington Park Hotel combines Queen Anne decor and whimsical elements for an atmosphere that's both fun and cozy. Look for upholstered headboards, mahogany armoires, flat-panel TVs, bubble lamps and chairs covered in animal-print fabrics. Some rooms overlook Nob Hill and Union Square. Wi-Fi Internet access is complimentary in all rooms. 
Features
The Kensington Park Hotel lobby combines elements of a California mission and a classic English parlor with pleasantly striking effect: Glistening chandeliers stand out against exposed ceiling beams. A piano is situated in the corner of a marble lobby. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests receive complimentary access to a fitness center nearby.
Dining
Inspired by a love of sailing, fishing and diving, Farallon restaurant inside the Kensington Park Hotel creates an undersea fantasy environment enhanced by original architectural elements and custom details like suspended jellyfish lights. Coastal cuisine highlights both freshwater and saltwater delicacies complemented by a bounty of farm-fresh produce. Farallon has been named one of the best new restaurants in the country by the James Beard Foundation and Bon Appetit magazine.
Transportation

  • BART stop (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • San Francisco International Airport (11.7 mi/18.9 km)

Attractions

  • Union Square (One block)
  • Chinatown (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • Moscone Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Fisherman's Wharf (1.5 mi/2.3 km)

Business

  • 24-hour business center
  • The Sherwood Room accommodates up to 75 guests
  • Dedicated meeting coordinator
  • Full catering services available
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access

Policies and fees
  • Kensington Park Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel. Dogs only, one per room, maximum 40 pounds, $25 USD non-refundable pet cleaning fee charged at check-in. 

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Kensington Park Hotel Rooms

Deluxe Two Double
Our Deluxe Guestrooms all come with a Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress, cream tufted headboard and premium linens. 36" flat screen TV, mahogany furniture, plush armchair, ceiling fan, black-out drapes, light-up makeup mirror, writing desk, two telephones and complimentary high-speed wireless internet access.
Deluxe King or Queen Room
Our Deluxe Guestrooms all come with a Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress, cream tufted headboard and premium linens. 36" flat screen TV, mahogany furniture, plush armchair, ceiling fan, black-out drapes, light-up makeup mirror, writing desk, two telephones and complimentary high-speed wireless internet access.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Pets allowed
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business centre
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

37.7885 -122.4094
Area served
San Francisco, CA
Nearby airports
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Area description
The best address at Union Square. Just steps from all of the city's best shopping. The Powell Street cable car is only 1/2 block away. Many fine restaurants, art galleries and theaters in the immediate area. Easy access to the financial district, Moscone Convention Center, Chinatown, Civic Center and public transport.

Nearby points of interest

  • Kertesz Gallery: 0 km
  • Union Square: 0.2 km
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.5 km
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 km
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.6 km
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.6 km
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.7 km
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.7 km
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.8 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.8 km
  • Nob Hill: 0.8 km
  • Moscone Center: 0.9 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.9 km
  • Chinatown: 1 km
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1 km
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0 km
  • Union Square: 0.2 km
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.5 km
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.5 km
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.6 km
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.6 km
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.7 km
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.7 km
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.8 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.8 km
  • Nob Hill: 0.8 km
  • Moscone Center: 0.9 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.9 km
  • Chinatown: 1 km
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1 km
  • Civic Centre: 1.1 km
  • Octagon House: 1.2 km
  • SoMa: 1.2 km
  • San Francisco City Hall: 1.3 km
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1.5 km
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 1.5 km
  • San Francisco Symphony: 1.5 km
  • Coit Tower: 1.6 km
  • Ferry Building: 1.6 km
  • Lafayette Park: 1.6 km
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1.7 km
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.7 km
  • Japantown: 1.8 km
  • ATT Park: 1.8 km
  • Japan Center: 1.9 km
  • Lombard Street: 2 km
  • Port of San Francisco: 2.1 km
  • Underwater World: 2.2 km
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 2.2 km
  • Ghirardelli Square: 2.2 km
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 2.2 km
  • Pier 39: 2.2 km
  • San Francisco Experience: 2.2 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 2.3 km
  • Wyland Gallery: 2.3 km
  • Hyde Street Pier: 2.4 km
  • Musee Mecanique: 2.4 km
  • Lands End: 3 km
  • Mission Dolores: 3.1 km
  • Mission Delores: 3.1 km

Dining

Farallon
Serving upscale seafood, Open for Lunch and Dinner, located adjacent to the lobby.
Jelly Fish Bar
Located in the Farallon Restaurant. Great place to enjoy a cocktail before dinner or after an evening out on the town.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Our Meeting Room accommodates up to 40 people theater and 25 people classroom style.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (67)

Ratings and reviews for Kensington Park Hotel

Overall score

4 / 5
67 out of 67
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.2

96% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Dallas, TX
7 Sep 2009

Great little hotel & excellent value!

The location was fantastic and the staff was very friendly. The housekeeping staff kept everything very tidy, and we were impressed with this boutique hotel overall. One complaint is that the hotel has no air conditioning (apparently not uncommon for San Francisco) but did not advertise this. It was only an issue on the 1st day (the end of an unusual heat wave) and we were very comfortable for the remainder of the trip, as the window opens and there is also a powerful ceiling fan. Unfortunately, the front desk advised us on the first evening that they would send up another fan and that never happened. Overall though, I would recommend this hotel. The bed was comfortable and the rooms were well-appointed. It was a great centralized Union Square location and cable cars are available a 1/2 block away.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Lefty O'Doul's, an Irish pub about a block from the hotel, has delicious and inexpensive homemade food - including breakfast.

Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Hong Kong
15 Oct 2009

Value for Money

Nicely located hotel for shoppers. Rooms are neat and tidy. Staff are very friendly and quick to lend a helping hand. If travelling in groups or two or more from the hotel to the SF airport, take a taxi and skip the bus service recommended by the hotel. The bus is more expensive per head than other similar service providers. It also has to make several stops before going to the airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Heitz
Mariposa, Ca
19 Dec 2009

great location , staff very helpful,

overall had awonderful trip, staff very helpful finding good places to eat and directions.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
RSA
Business
Saratoga, CA
8 Mar 2010

We like it

Price with location is the best, easy to go anywhere. Staff, especially the guy at front desk before 7am is very friendly and helpful, THANK YOU.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Holiday purpose:

Business

Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
sacramento, ca
1 Apr 2010

Loved our stay here!!

We came to SF to get away acouple of days, do some shopping and dine at new locations. The hotel staff was excellent even before our arrival -super courteous and attentive. Can't wait to stay here again -I think it's our new SF favorite.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

All my favorite stores are just 1-2 blocks away, plus the cable cars run nearby and many excellent restaurants are also a short distance away.

Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sue1960
Chicago, IL
20 Apr 2010

Good experience

Easy check in, helpful staff

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Frozboy
Salinas, CA
3 May 2010

Outstanding location in San Francisco.!

Perfect location, Outstanding shopping right outside your door. Also outside your door step you can catch a cable car and go to Pier 39,China Town, & Fishermen's Wharf. You can easily walk to China town without walking up a big hill. close to little Italy and great restaurants. You are right in the middle of the Theaters section. On an on and on.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Los Angeles
24 Aug 2010

An enjoyable experience.

Having stayed in the Union Square area before, I was pleased to find that this hotel was so spacious. Many of the remodeled older hotels feel very cramped. It was a wee bit noisy due to automatic doors that tended to slam but on the whole a very pleasant stay. The staff was extremely helpful. I would stay here again. I was pleased to be high up in the hotel and would probably suggest that when booking directly. We used the valet service and found that easy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
jacqui
Scotland
18 Sep 2010

great location in San Fran

Would have loved a place in hotel to eat in.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Kensington Park Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sue C.
St. Petersburg, FL
4 Oct 2010

Ideal location and choice for the price

The staff was cheerful and helpful from the concierge to the housecleaning staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
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