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Kensington Park Hotel

3.5 star property

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Experience the grand entrance to Kensington Park Hotel, featuring a symmetrical facade with intricate carvings and a decorative archway.
Reception area with a tea and sherry dispenser, coffee maker, and complimentary teacups.
Staircase leads to an upper floor with a patterned wallpaper featuring a floral design.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and ceiling fan, offering a comfortable atmosphere.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a polished floor, elegant chandelier, and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
450 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oracle Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Royal Room, 2 Double Beds (Court)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (Court)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (Court)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kensington Park Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Moscone Convention Center
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Kensington Park Hotel offers 94 accommodations with safes and slippers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kensington Park Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Ula, a seafood restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 15 minutes by foot from Moscone Convention Center and a 3-minute drive from Ferry Building
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 700 square feet (65 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the boutique Kensington Park Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

Ula - This seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ula

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1925
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington Park
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Park Hotel
Kensington Park Hotel Hotel
Kensington Park Hotel San Francisco
Kensington Park San Francisco
Park Hotel Kensington
Park Kensington Hotel
Kensington Park Hotel San Francisco
Kensington Park Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Kensington Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly poor and insensitive customer service.

This trip was booked for an employee who ended up having a heart condition leading to a procedure which required him to miss the trip. We reached out to the hotel 5 days prior to the reservation through hotels.com and the hotel directly regarding a partial or full refund. The hotel management we spoke to were rude, dismissive, and kept repeating the same incorrect information. They would tell us to contact someone else who would return our calls. We have stayed here for years, and that did not matter to them. We will not be using their hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I checked in a bit early because I had an early evening wedding to get ready for. When I checked in they said it would be a "small fee" for early check-in even though my room was already ready. I didn't really have a choice so I agreed (but I did not ask for the cost). I took a shower in the afternoon and the water was cold but I had to shower to get ready. I was running late so didn't say anything. I tried to take a shower the next morning and it was too cold to even get in. I reported that to the front desk when I checked out. That did not seem at all surprising to the front desk person. I asked if there was anything they could do to compensate for the lack of hot water and was told the manager does not make approve adjustments for those types of complaints. They did not even waive the early check-in fee which ended up being $50! I don't consider that a small fee. Overall, quite disappointed that there was no attempt to compensate me for what should have been a non-negotiable in a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

chien

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I thought it was highly overpriced for what was supplied, not even a bottle of water in the room. The position was good and it was clean but that is about all that was positive. I would not stay there again at that price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We saw a play inside the hotel at the SF Playhouse and it was fun to stay over night in the same venue as the play. The lobby is vintage SF and pleasant. There was only one working elevator and it was old and slow, so there were lines that took awhile to get up and own from our floor. Our room was clean but very small. There was nobody else on our floor, so it was quiet. But we wondered why we were given such a small room considering no other guests were up there. It was in a separate little nook, and seemed like half a room. Even the sink in our bathroom was oddly short (it would be good for someone less than 5ft tall). When we went down to the lobby for complementary coffee/tea and madeleines, almost nothing remained at 0915am. I did get a trickle of coffee, but no more hot water for tea and no madeleines remained. Empty containers. Overall a "meh" experience. We will not stay there again, but we will keep seeing plays there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property its very good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

lynsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Hotel was good, staff weren’t very knowledgeable of local area and would have been good to get ideas of local places to eat or pick up groceries. room was small but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Included a theater (stage production), intricate etchings in lobby ceiling.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent service. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Waltham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the feeling of a throwback in time, something like a murder mystery setting mixed with old-time charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An ideal location .. close to Union Square, Chinatown, Embarcadero, restaurants, block from Powell cable car. The room was comfortable and staff responsive to queries. This is an older hotel and some areas are showing their age. We considered it part of the charm. Immediate area was relatively safe but, as in any big city, stay vigilant and know the areas to stay clear of. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I like the old world charm, but the property is a bit dated and it’s amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am pretty sure the very nice young lady working the swing shift was Amy. Amy was very pleasant & professional. Amy was efficient and very helpful in tracking something down for me. The young man check out was not friendly I asked a few questions and he just looked at me and never said a word. Maybe he is not a morning person. Didn’t catch his name. I do enjoy the room size and super comfy bed I fall and stay asleep like the summer of third grade. Ms.D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing music in the lobby to enjoy a hot drink before heading out in the morning was a nice touch. The old-time decor was charming. I've never spent any time in hotel lobbies, but this was a comfortable place to gather with our group in the mornings. The concierge was very polite, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

I enjoyed my brief stay at the Kensington Park Hotel. The location close to Union Square is very nice and convenient. The hotel is in a historic building that I found charming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient location. Old world charm, room was quiet and comfortable. Front desk staff were courteous and professional. Appreciated the Bevi water options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025