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Kensington Park Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Coffee service
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Staircase
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
$164
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

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450 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (Court)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (Court)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Room, 2 Double Beds (Court)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Kensington Park Hotel

Hotel in Union Square
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.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 700 square feet (65 square meters) include conference space. This boutique hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Kensington Park Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1925
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 506 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely adored this hotel! From the gorgeous lobby to the nostalgic elevators and the friendly staff, I would absolutely book it again if I ever visited San Francisco in the future. Our room was a little small so we couldn't get pass each other between the bed and the desk which was a little annoying, and there wasn't anywhere to put your toiletries - but the overall experience more than made up for the minor inconvenience. Thank you for the complimentary morning coffee and Sherry! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located in Union Square. The rooms are nice and both the bed and bedding are very comfortable. The room smells a bit musty, but other than that we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Harris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No AC, not in description.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

10/10 Excellent

Zenta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
y
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

alison

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

Run away - this hotel is a nightmare

The rooms are run down/outdated and our bath tub had hair in it when we arrived. The key cards kept demagnetizing multiple times every day even though they were alone in my pocket so we were always locked out. There are no public lobby restrooms, so one time the attendant was helping me get rekeyed and then stopped to answer the phone and left me there for over 10 minutes. I had to leave to use the restroom in the restaurant next door. The 2 elevators are wildly slow, and service people also ride in them with giant towel bins and mops, so you wait. On our last day, I had to extend our stay due to plan changes. Checkout was at 11, our keys shut off at 10. When we asked to rekey AGAIN, the attendant insisted on checking us out, then checking us back in, and us paying immediately. He said, "You pay now or no key." My husband had to use the restroom so I asked if I could pay after he got the key first, and he said no. This is INSANE. So you wait for the elevator for 5-10 minutes, you get to your room, key doesn't work, wait for the elevator for another 5-10 minutes, then go wait in line to rekey....unbelievable. At this point you are better off going anywhere else. We used the bathroom in the room only a few times because we were always locked out. Also, I didn't appreciate the insinuation that we were somehow going to skip out on paying - you have my credit card on file!!! Overall, the service was poor and lacked any human kindness or professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

SYLVIA

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place appealed to me because of the antique look . I did not like the valet service , very slow ! And check in staff also not knowledgeable and slow .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool older hotel. 100 years old in fact. The rooms are in good shape and the property is clean. Location is very good and adjacent to Union Square ample shopping and plenty of good resturants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joesph

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Petra

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katia

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were a bit dated but beds were comfy. Coffee was not palatable . Ula Mediterranean restaurant is next door and has delicious food and drink offerings, even offering a discount to hotel guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiguang, Torrance

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice r
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025