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Kensington Park Hotel

3.5 star property
San Francisco's Kensington Park Hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and exploration, with the vibrant city streets just outside and cozy spaces within

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In the heart of San Francisco, Kensington Park Hotel is a charming boutique retreat. Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Ula restaurant, unwind by the lobby fireplace, or explore nearby attractions like Lombard Street and Ferry Building. With a 24-hour business center and multilingual staff, this hotel offers convenience and connection.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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About this property

Kensington Park Hotel

  • Boutique hotel near Moscone Convention Center
  • Located close to Ferry Building and Lombard Street, Kensington Park Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine seafood restaurant, Ula, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), 1 meeting room and luggage storage
    • A lift, concierge services and a vending machine
    • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a computer station
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 94 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and limited housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Park Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Park Hotel?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Park Hotel on 27 May 2026 start from AU$227, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kensington Park Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 60 per day.

What time is check-in at Kensington Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kensington Park Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kensington Park Hotel located?

Located in Union Square, this boutique hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center, Oracle Park and Lombard Street. Ferry Building and Pier 39 are also within 2 mi (3 km). Powell St & Post St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel and its location and the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff- cool history! Pretty quiet. Bartender is cute 😏
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff very courteous and helpful. Hotel is also part of the Elks Lodge which was interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Staff & service
There’s great restaurants in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Clean, well maintained. Excellent place to stay if you are seeing a show at the PlayHouse.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed, friendly and efficient staff. Old hotel but well maintained. Great location (except a bit noisy at night if window is open). Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right by Union Square. San Francisco Playhouse puts on fabulous theater in the same building. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding Hotel and great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 100 year old hotel with great character. Room was very roomy for a downtown location and would highly recommend it. Staff were super friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great area. Perfect for a comfortable and well located stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Quiet and comfy room. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and attentive staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. A perfect place to stay when attending a performance at the SF Playhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, small but clean rooms. Always a delight staying at the KP hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was old and quaint. In the centre of everything and very easy to walk to most tourist places. Lots of entertainment and live shows around.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quaint hotel, clean, friendly & helpful employees. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely old hotel, very well maintained, just the rooms are small but very clean. The area around the hotel is great, shops, coffee shops, china town is near. We enjoy very much our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Super convenient location. Comfy beds!! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small as it is an antique hotel. Great location and great service. The heater in my room didn't work & maintenance engineer was gone for the day, so they brought me a space heater that worked fine.
Seating in the elevator
The lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Older property but room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and made our stay delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Fantastic SF stay in the heart of union square

Really nice spot right in the heart of Union Square. Super comfortable king size bed, hotel was quiet. Free coffee in the morning and water throughout the day. Very nice gentlemen at the front desk, including Manfred, who is a gem of a man!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable accommodations, convenient to dining
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great stay!

Very nice stay in heart of SF... we attended a show at the SF Playhouse, which is in the same building as the hotel. Could not have been more convenient! Also had a great dinner at Fino Italian Restaurant just down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location with a helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025