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Kensington Park Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Moscone Convention Center

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (Court)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 Queen Bed (Court)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Room, 2 Double Beds (Court)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
450 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SHN Curran Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Westin St Francis - Imperial Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sears Fine Food - ‬2 min walk

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 the lobby, and a bar. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine seafood restaurant, Ula, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 94 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and limited housekeeping

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Park Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

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

Kensington Park Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sauncey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel loved the architecture beautiful wood comfortable bed !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiguang

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

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

8/10 Good

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very quirky we loved its decor and the staff were wonderful location was brill too
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay; you cannot ask for a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Massimo

Nothing special and structure out of date but with friendly personnel always ready to support us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this property because i was attending an event at the August Hall, one block away from hotel. Hotel has a nice look to it, most definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient location. Old world charm, room was quiet and comfortable. Front desk staff were courteous and professional. Appreciated the Bevi water options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

TOMOAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front staff is good!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing music in the lobby to enjoy a hot drink before heading out in the morning was a nice touch. The old-time decor was charming. I've never spent any time in hotel lobbies, but this was a comfortable place to gather with our group in the mornings. The concierge was very polite, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in a perfect spot from union square
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David F

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was friendly and helpful. The location is perfect to see the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a great location for staying near union square. I was worried that we would need air conditioning but staying in June , never needed it once. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was fine old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An ideal location .. close to Union Square, Chinatown, Embarcadero, restaurants, block from Powell cable car. The room was comfortable and staff responsive to queries. This is an older hotel and some areas are showing their age. We considered it part of the charm. Immediate area was relatively safe but, as in any big city, stay vigilant and know the areas to stay clear of. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hywel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a unique lobby, it’s welcoming. The staff are friendly and welcoming.The coffee and biscuits are nice in the morning in the lobby. It’s close to union square, walkable to fisherman’s wharf, but you have to consider the steep hills,china town is walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Wonderful stay!

Stay was great! Front desk team were wonderful. Something was going on with the hot water and that was the only concern. Location was perfect and rooms were nicely done. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint older property but well kept. We enjoyed going to a play in the theatre that is part of the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

Visit to SFO

Great hotel located half a block from Union square. Easy and fast Check in and check out. Rooms are clean and spacious. Staff was very attentive and friendly Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Room a bit small
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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