Kensington Park Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/San_Francisco/Kensington_Park_Hotel.h35545/
Hotel Overview
Our Stay
We wanted a quiet hotel next to the action, in San Francisco. Our action was sights in a big city,...
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John and Meg
- May 14, 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...
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Dalca
- Jan 31, 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.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 center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- 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 mi
- Union Square: 0.1 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 0.4 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.4 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.5 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.5 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
- Moscone Center: 0.5 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.6 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 0.6 mi
- Kertesz Gallery: 0 mi
- Union Square: 0.1 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 0.4 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.4 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.5 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.5 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
- Moscone Center: 0.5 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.6 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 0.6 mi
- Civic Centre: 0.7 mi
- Octagon House: 0.8 mi
- SoMa: 0.8 mi
- San Francisco City Hall: 0.8 mi
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.9 mi
- Haas Lilienthal House: 0.9 mi
- San Francisco Symphony: 1 mi
- Coit Tower: 1 mi
- Ferry Building: 1 mi
- Lafayette Park: 1 mi
- Pioneer's Monument: 1 mi
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
- Japantown: 1.1 mi
- ATT Park: 1.1 mi
- Japan Center: 1.2 mi
- Lombard Street: 1.3 mi
- Port of San Francisco: 1.3 mi
- Underwater World: 1.4 mi
- Aquarium of the Bay: 1.4 mi
- Ghirardelli Square: 1.4 mi
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.4 mi
- Pier 39: 1.4 mi
- San Francisco Experience: 1.4 mi
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.4 mi
- Wyland Gallery: 1.4 mi
- Hyde Street Pier: 1.5 mi
- Musee Mecanique: 1.5 mi
- Lands End: 1.8 mi
- Mission Dolores: 1.9 mi
- Mission Delores: 1.9 mi
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
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the 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.
Guest Reviews (67)
Ratings and reviews for Kensington Park Hotel
- All travelers (67) 4 / 5
- Business (11) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (29) 4 / 5
- Families (16) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (7) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (2) 3 / 5
- 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
Would not recommend
Tayfur
dirty and old
i stayed at this hotel for three nights. The location is very nice, it's in downtown. But I just found out that they accept dogs so it made me think that the black furry blanket on the beds were for dogs. the bathroom dor wouldn't lock. the sinks are very old. I always had to plug my nose when going in the elevator. But they had coffee and tea service in the mornings which was nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
laila
My review of Kensington Park Hotel
The main problem experienced while staying at this hotel was room comfort and maintenance upkeep. The TV did not work...we were given the option of transfering to another room on the same floor to watch a movie....with no other options offered we accepted...then in the middle of the movie the TV shut down , unable to be viewed again...it was very frustrated indeed to then move back into the other room again. The following day and trird night the manager agreed to move us to another floor with a king size bed and a suposedly working TV. Alas, the TV we found was broken also....however we slept good. The manager was helpful and appolegetic. Although the hotel sttaff was very helpful and did their best...it certaintly impaired our pleassure valentine get-away-vacation
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excellent location
Good trip. Parking was expensive. Need access to spa.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Great location
Good experience. Old hotel with small rooms. Great location in union square.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
holeinonezig
great location, good value
terrific location, small, older hotel but well maintained. Smallish rooms but very nice. good value polished staff. I would recommend!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Kensington Park Hotel
A little too far away from everything, and couldn't find coffee nearby/safely in the early morning. We prefer hotels with some kind of breakfast. Had a lot of homeless people ask us for money. Fire alarm went off at 2:00am and we had to leave room (false alarm). But... this is a very nice, well-maintained, older hotel, close to the trolly line. The staff (especially cleaning staff) were very nice & helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
If you're a tourist, stay closer to the Fisherman's Wharf because that's where you'll most likely end up quite a bit. Food is very expensive in SF, and drinks are priced separately!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
on business
Good value for downtown. A little freaky at night (the area), but very close to great shopping and food. Lobby is a little outdated, but the rooms were fine and the bed was wonderful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Union Square Location
location was good. The room, while updated was fine, the bathroom wasn't. No special amenities, work out or otherwise.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Good and True tips about this hotel
Well, it is a small hotel. It is not like the website pictures AT ALL.Staff is nice but that is about it. They do not go like 'all the way' to help you. The bellman is great, he will give you directions and advise you where to go. Our room was VERY dusty and the sheets where not clean. The carpet is old and dirty. The have complimentary coffee, tea and sherry which is good. The location is absolutely FABULOUS. Nice area, no trouble. Can walk around at night. I think it is the best location in all of San Francisco. if you are going on a trip to site see this is the hotel for you. If you are going with family mmm I might check somewhere else. But again, the location cannot be beat. It is in the middle of everything. Great wireless service although no business center. Need to take your own gadget...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
around this hotel are various places you can get from coffee to a full meal. There is a starbucks near by, beside the hotel to the right is a nice little coffee place 'La Taza', around is a famous restaurant called 'Sears' famous for their pancakes pretty good, serves breakfast all day and has lunch and dinner. There is another famous diner uphill I do not recall the name but it is also good. On the left side of the hotel is a restaurant, it has a cool happy hour with appetizers good martinis and a nice ambience.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
humboldt
Good hotel - beds could be more comfortable
The service was excellent - bed was not so excellent. But, overall location good & liked staying there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
