Kensington Park Hotel - San Francisco

Our first visit and after reading reviews of many other Union Square Hotels, choose this one. It cost a little more than the lowest priced but I believe it was well worth it from my research. The room and bathroom were spacious. We had a king bed. The hotel was quiet and yet just a half block off Union Square.There were no surprise added costs.

This hotel was VERY comfortable and fabulously decorated. We really loved the beds and they offered a very comfortable nights sleep. There was a protest going on at Union Square at 7am, so we were woken by chanting with a bull horn..irritating. The traffic noises at 7am were a bit much also. Even with the window closed, expect to hear a fair amount […] of noise. The reception desk staff was wonderful-very helpful in offering us options for dinner, even telling us price ranges for the options. Mehr

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Two of your employees, Thai your maintenance man, and Bob your concierge, were outstanding. They were friendly, courteous and hard working. We felt that Bob was not treated fairly by a co worker who berated him in our presence because he was having trouble using the google map on the computer. The room was very comfortable except that the heater was […] not working and this was Dec. 27th and the weather was extremely cold. We were given a space heater that worked great but it would have been nice to have a working heater. The bed was fluffy and comfortable with great sheets and bedspread. The invoice read one amount but my credit card statment had a different amount. Not sure why that happened. I was charged four dollars more than the invoice read. Other than that the room was great and the experience was nice. Mehr

Great location, it also has free drink on the lobby which makes me feel sweet. But the room seems too small for 3 of us.

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Recently took my mom on a whirlwind tour of San Francisco and we greatly enjoyed our overnight stay at the Kensington Park Hotel. The staff are extremely helpful (especially Bob & Rueben) and the location (1/2 block from Union Square) can't be beat. The tea and sherry service in the lobby is also nice. Our room was small, but comfortable and the furnishings […] are quite unique. The only criticism would be the coffee service in the morning (coffee is available in a closet on the 9th floor)--next time I'll grab my coffee while I'm still in my pjs before getting ready for the day. The happy hour at the restaurant next door to the hotel is also very nice. We definitely recommend this hotel to others and would certainly stay there again! Mehr

While the hotel is a smaller one -the rooms were fine and it is a great location being right near Union Square. Very quiet too considering it is downtown. Staff was great too.

With the other options available in the area at comparable pricing, I'll look elsewhere next time. Location is very good for shopping and dining, but the staff was more interested in chatting amongst themselves than assisting guests.

we stay in lots of different hotels in S.F. depending on rates our days of travel. There are many charming boutique hotels and this one we would gladly return to. Literally steps to the cable cars on Powell, 1 block to Chinatown gate, lots of very good restaurants, including one in same building. Walking distance to theatres, major shopping, all the […] city has to offer. We don't care about views since there are so many on stepping out onto the street and many great hotels cannot offer views! Service especially friendly and helpful. Basic double room is small; great shower and amenities. Mehr

My daughters and I stayed in a Dbl Deluxe corner room. We loved it. We could see the square from our window (1 of 2). The customer service was terrific. If you like small boutique hotels with charm , you will love this.

Bed on this floor was very uncomfortable We have stayed at this hotel before and the beds on the higher floors are good

I make it a point of staying here whenever I travel to the city. This is a great hotel at an affordable price. The rooms were clean, service was outstanding and the convenience was great. I strongly recommend this hotel to travelers.

Very close to Union Square and across from the luxurious Westin St Francis Hotel. Great shopping area and handy to all kinds of transportation. The restaurant in the hotel, the Farfallon, is an upscale eatery with a very unique decor. Plus there is a theater in the building on the 2nd floor for live theater productions. We ate at the restaurant which […] was very good, but didn't make it to the theater, on our to do list next time. Close to too many things to mention, check it out! Mehr

My husband and I were celebrating our 20th anniversary and the Kensington Hotel helped make great memories for us. We loved the historic aspect and the comfortable feel of the hotel. When we visit SanFrancisco again, we will stay at the Kensington.

Had a great time at Kensington Park Hotel. Room was comfy, and especially loved the faux mink throws on the beds. Staff was friendly and helpful, and laceration was near trolley route.

The Kensington Park's excellent location and comfortable rooms should be attractive to SFO visitors on business or leisure travel. Room was fairly large, quiet and clean, but there are a few drawbacks--shower only--no tub; no refrigerator or mini-bar, though there is ice conveniently offered. Also, though CNN is supposed to be available, it's not, and […] staff could not seem to believe that the TV offerings are not at all as stated. Same with a brief wi-fi outage, as well as phone buttons for hotel services. Things that don't work remain...things that don't work, after lengthy, polite chats. There'a an entrance to the araine Hansberry Theatre through the hotel, as well as an Elks Lodge, Elks Squash Courts and Elks Spa. Not called a "Personality Hotel" without good reason. Mehr

Very satisfactory Most accommodating staff.

Well located but somewhat expensive for the quality

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Enjoyed the convenient location - easy access to all the great spots in downtown SF. There were some great busking musicians in Union Square in the evenings, and a fantastic trumpeter played us to sleep every night (weather was beautiful so we kept the window open). The 2am garbage trucks so many others have commented on were annoying, but that's how […] it works there - no blame to the hotel. We found it very quaint and historic - we got off the elevator at every floor to see the ballroom, Elks lodge facilities, theater, etc. When we got back to the room on our last night our key had been deactivated but the quick trip back to the front desk was not really a big bother. Enjoyed our stay! Mehr

We found the hotel to be in a great position right accross from Union Square, easy to pick up hop on hop off bus. The hotel has querky art deco feel, really nice decor. Joshua at front desk very helpful and remembered us by name which was a nice touch. We were in room 40 on the 8th Floor at the back of hotel which reduced the noise which was a good […] tip from previous trip adviser. Would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to our friends. Mehr

no gym. no pool. great location very small room for family of 4

This hotel is in a great location. Easy walk to trolley, double decker bus located across st. Front desk always very helpful and most pleasant. Rooms clean and plenty of towels in bathroom. I,also, felt very safe in this location.

All staff was so friendly and accomodating, charming hotel centrually located. 3 blocks from Bart station and two blocks from bus to take you to Fishermans Wharf. Great little cafe two doors down. Westfield mall 2 blocks away. Would stay again.

Great location and nice size rooms for SF. Staff very helpful. Room location on back side of hotel very quiet and had nice view of the Mark Hopkins up the hill. Bed comfortable. Only downside was very limited selection of channels on TV and 2-3 channels they claimed to have were not working.

Great location in SanFrancisco. Close to everything we needed. Helpful staff.

Perfect location, nice staff, but the hotel was very old and not kept up well. We had a little fridge thrown on the middle of the room, and it made my college dormroom fridge look nice. Also, the rust in the bathroom appliances (tub and sink) didn't make it feel like a nice boutique hotel. I would still recommend the hotel as the location can't be […] beat. Mehr

The hotel was in a perfect location, close to Union Square and many restaurants. We enjoyed the intimate and cozy ambience. Our only concern (our room being on the busy street side) was outside noise and lack of air conditioning. The bathroom sink/vanity was very low as well, but the bathroom itself was roomy and very clean. Service was excellent, with […] a personal touch. We would return. Mehr

I've stayed in several boutique hotels over the years. I enjoy their personality and charm ..... when they're preserved and/or remodeled with dignity. The Kensington Park Hotel is by far the nicest boutique hotel I've had the pleasure of staying in. Located steps from Union Square and the Powell Street cable car, it offers reasonably sized rooms, very […] comfortable beds, and updated larger sized bathrooms (by SF standards). I will definitely stay there on my future trips to San Francisco. Mehr

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Had a great stay here. We were able to check in early, as well as moving to a higher floor with a view. We had not stayed near Union Square before, it is a great area.

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Convenient location next to Union Square, in walking distamce from north beach (Italian restaurants), China town, financial district, and of course the large department stores, art galleries and small restaurants around the corner. The hotel is old. But rooms nice and clean, friendly staff, and valet parking comes in comparisom at an affordable price. […] Would go again. Great price value ration. In particular as neighbouring 4-5 star hotels can be rip offs. Mehr

This hotel was beautiful and my room was so comfortable and very tastefully decorated. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. One of the best hotels I have stayed at in the US.

Really enjoyed our stay at the Kensington Park Hotel. Great downtown location - close to the Trolley and BART - and Union Square. Staff were very accomodating - and directed us to several great downtown restaurants. Ice water in the lobby was a nice touch - and the computers in the business room were most helpful. For our next trip to SF, we will be […] staying at the Kensington! Mehr

We stayed at the Kensington Park Hotel in July, 2011. We found the staff eager to help, the room clean and comfortable, and the lobby charming and welcoming. The afternoon tea and sherry in the lobby was a lovely way to greet exhausted travelers. Staying on the sixth floor on the street side, we had no problem with street noise. The only minus was having […] a 30 minute wait for our car after notifying the valet. To their credit, they warned us this would be the wait to expect when we checked in. A little planning, though, can make this still work. We would definitely stay at the Kensington again! Mehr

Wonderful hotel in a great location. HOWEVER, needs a better selection of TV channels. Some of us don't appreciate only receiving FOX. And how about AMC for Mad Men and Breaking Bad. Comedy Channel missing also. Outside of that, no complaints whatsoever. In this day and age, carry a full cable spectrum please.

Our recent stay at the Kensington Park Hotel was perfect for our 3-day stay in San Francisco. It was only 4 blocks to the Powell St. station, so we could take BART from the airport and use all modes of transportation (cable car, MUNI, streetcar) to get around the city. The hotel was clean, rooms nice and the staff helped us with advice on getting around […] the city. Mehr

good location for getting about, we enjoyed our stay here. we felt comfortable with our surroundings,

Hotel and staff were friendly. Hotel is quite dated and my bathroom showed signs of wear over the years. Bathroom also had beard trimmings all over the sink and adjacent shelves. It appeared that the sink had not been cleaned. I reported the incident but all I got from the front desk clerk was that they would leave a note for houskeeping. I was not […] offered another room nor was my bathroom cleaned of the hair. My room had no air conditioning and was very stuffy. Valet/parking service was difficult - we ended up parking in a garage around the corner and schlepped our luggage to the hotel. I made this hotel recommendation to my customers and was extremely embarrassed. The value for the price paid was quite low in my opinion. Mehr

I took two 15 year old girls with me on this trip, and location and convience was everything. This hotel had it, although a small room for three it worked fine. There are affordable restrant's around the hotel just look, and a wonderful coffee house three doors down: best latte i have ever had and great breakfast. I can not say enough about this location […] not only is it in Union Square and convient to everything it is on the quiet side of the square. We will be staying again for sure. Oh yea really cute hotel with very comfy beds and staff is supper friendly and knowledgable. The price makes you fell satisfied. Mehr

Our stay at the Kensington Park Hotel was great! It was conveniently located for all of the activities we wanted to do. The staff was helpful, and extremely friendly. The hotel did seem rather empty, but that was all the better for us! The beds were comfortable, and the water pressure in the shower was awesome! My only wish would be for a small refridgerator […] to keep some bottles of water, or left-overs in. Mehr

All the staff that we met were very friendly and accommodating. We only had one night booked at the Kensington and wish we'd had more. On future trips to San Francisco, we will be sure to stay there.

For the location and price, we couldn't have been more satisfied. Nice older hotel with clean rooms and a pleasant staff and at least half the cost of the hotel across the street. The rooms are small, but we didn't go to SF to see the inside of a hotel room. Walking distance to BART and China Town. Cable car stop at the end of the block.

I moved right across the street to the Kensington after 2 nights at the Westin St. Francis and was pleasantly surprised with the place. It is a small boutique hotel right in the middle of Union Square, but you still get a sense of privacy when you walk in the door. Every staff member was extremely personable and a pleasure to be around, which for me […] is very important. I prefer personal interaction when I'm traveling versus the robotic nature of say...the Westin employees. The hotel was clean and cozy. Bathrooms are slightly outdated but function just fine. If you want to stay in Union Square area, this is a comfortable and affordable option. Highly recommended. Mehr

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Decent restaurants nearby, though some expensive because of the location ... which was very 'safe'. Stop for valuable hop-on / hop-off tourist bus nearby, which is also useful as a cheap and simple way of getting around beond the initial oritentation exercise if you are a new visitor with a couple of days' ticket.