When you stay at Kensington Park Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Oracle Park and Pier 39. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Ula, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Embarcadero Center and Moscone Convention Center. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Powell St & Post St Stop is steps away and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 2 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
94 rooms
Arranged over 12 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (700 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1925
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Ula - This seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 60 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Kensington Park Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kensington Park Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kensington Park Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Kensington Park Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 60 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kensington Park Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Kensington Park Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Kensington Park Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Moscone Convention Center (15-min walk) and Oracle Park (1.4 mi), along with Lombard Street (1.4 mi) and Ferry Building (1.5 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Kensington Park Hotel?
Yes, Ula offers Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Kensington Park Hotel like?
Kensington Park Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Powell St & Post St Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Dec 20, 2024
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 19, 2024
Armando
Armando, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 19, 2024
The hotel was good, happy with it mostly. Pretty old and dated room, climate control needs to be better. Protesters outside very early each morning. Not the motels fault but not great. Generally a good motel I would stay again.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
irem
irem, 10-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 3, 2024
nice 2 day stay. A bit dated but very comfortable.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2024
I could stay here again.
Old but nice hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Noisy because the neighboring hotel chain workers were loudly on strike. Good value for the money.
David F
David F, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Jed
Jed, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Very nice stay
Right down the street from Union Square and all the shops and dining one could want or need, this location was perfect for our plan to ‘walk the city’. Everything was in walking distance. The Powell cable car runs half a block away and many your busses left right across the street. Friendly staff, clean room, historical and charming hotel. Zero issues and would stay here again.
Mary E
Mary E, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Great location
A comfortable, cozy stay in a great location. We could walk to the theater, great restaurants, and shopping.
hollis
hollis, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Carla
Carla, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Resa
Resa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
A great place to stay; you cannot ask for a better location.
Mire
Mire, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2024
Great location, comfortable accommodations, convenient to dining
Theresa
Theresa, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
We stayed here for the last 8 nights and it was lovely. Great location for getting just about anywhere in the city, the staff (especially Adam!!!) were lovely and the hotel itself is charming. It shares space with the Elks Club and a Playhouse which was fun for the atmosphere and the interesting people coming and going. My partner and I took full advantage of the free sherry in the evenings when getting back from long days of exploring. There is a free water machine in the lobby to refill your bottles, which was also handy. Only criticism I would have would be that one elevator was out the whole visit which made for some long waits. Thank you again, and we miss you already, Adam!!!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2024
Inexperienced and rude staff
The hotel has inexperienced staff that are rude. I booked a room up for my associate for three days and she was not aware that the check out day was today and so she didn’t take her stuff out of the room. The staff insinuated that she was trying to be sneaky and have a room for free. Now, how would that be possible? She just was unaware that the room was not booked for one other night. We wanted to add another night but the staff was so unfriendly and insulting. We had to check out immediately.
Alicia
Alicia, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2024
Samia
Samia, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2024
Picked this hotel because it had parking according to the description. And this is very crucial for downtown San Francisco. Parking is exclusively valet that cost extra. Which we obviously payed. Other then that very nice hotel and the restaurant where we had brunch was really good.
Tatiana
Tatiana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
good
Armando
Armando, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Easily the best hotel in the city!
hernandez miller
hernandez miller, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Renata
Renata, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Classic hotel I've always wanted to stay at . Will return one day .
Brudda
Brudda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Great location. The San Francisco Playhouse theater group is in the same building so this is an excellent place for out of towners who want to enjoy a show. We've seen three of them now, all very enjoyable.
Jay
Jay, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Can’t wait to go back!
This is a jewel of a hotel, perfectly situated right at Union Square. We loved the classic decor, and couldn’t believe the fact that we could see a live musical right inside the hotel, the SF Playhouse! Everyone at the front desk was gracious and helpful.