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Housed in a gorgeous 1925 Gothic style building, the grand and fashionable Kensington Park Hotel revisits an era of elegance, with historic San Francisco charm.Often heralded as having the best address on Union Square, Kensington Park Hotel is conveniently located on Post Street, at the Powell Street Cable Car Line. Kensington Park Hotel is home to Farallon Restaurant, Post Street Theatre, and the San Francisco Elks Club. Read More About Kensington Park Hotel - Personality Hotel Collection
Hot Hotel Amenities
- Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
- Complimentary Morning Coffee and Tea
- Complimentary Town Car Service Available 7am to 9am within a 2 mile radius
- Use of Fitness Center at Hotel Diva
- 24 Hour Business Center
- Full Concierge Service
- Valet Parking ($)
Why Stay Here?
- Ideal Location in Union Square
- Preferred Seating at Farallon Restaurant
- Complimentary Sherry and Tea Hour Served Nightly in the Grand Lobby
- Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses
- Pet-Friendly Hotel
- 36 inch Flat Screen TVs in Guest Rooms
Luxurious Accommodations
Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful tranquility. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and the perfect place to relax after a long day of sightseeing, shopping or business. The exquisitely designed rooms are furnished in rich mahogany, tufted white elegant headboards and crisp white bed linens. Every hotel room has been artfully designed, with unique touches that not only give comfort, but allow you to rest in a luxurious atmosphere. Each of the rooms is equipped with the modern amenities today`s travelers have come to expect such as flat screen televisions, free wireless internet, complimentary coffee and tea.
Farallon Restaurant
Farallon is a resemblance of a beautiful underwater fantasy that has proven to be the ideal setting for the sophisticated 'coastal cuisine' menu created by Chef Franz. The Jelly Bar invites you into the restaurant, where custom made jellyfish chandeliers float overhead and octopus stools sit next to glowing columns of kelp. Follow the sandy ocean floor to the caviar staircase covered with 50,000 iridescent indigo-blue marbles as it sweeps up to the balcony.
Dinner Hours
Sunday: 5pm - 9:30pm
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10pm
Print Map & Directions
From San Francisco International Airport:
[1] Take 101 North to I-80 to Exit 7th Street.
[2] Continue on Bryant Street to 6th Street.
[3] Turn left on 6th and cross Market Street.
[4] Sixth Street turns into Taylor Street.
[5] Proceed on Taylor to Post and turn right.
[6] Kensington Park is on the left hand side.
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Lorenzo Price from Homewood, Illinois
"The Kensington Park Hotel is a very nice hotel.Very clean,staff very helpful."
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Teresa Harris from Mt. Pleasant, Sc
"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kensington Park Hotel. The location was convenient to cable cars, bus stops and other various modes of transport. The staff were very helpful, curteous and friendly. Rooms were a little small but the beds were out of this world comfortable!! I would stay at the Kensington again and would highly recommend it to friends!"
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David PArkin from Vancouver, Bc
"Alll staff were very friendly and helpful. Coffee and juice was a nice touch."
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Teresa Cerling from Wykoff, Minnesota
"We loved the room we had at the Kensington. The location near Union Square was great and the staff was really nice and helpful."
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Jacob from Ewa Beach, Hawaii
"Pros:
- front desk lady. Was very pleasant and helpful.
-It's close to everything in the city. (Union square)
-Pretty good restaurants in the area, but not Farallon.. That's a whole different topic.
-Short walk to the nearest BART stop.
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-Other front desk staff seemed pretty stuck up. One of the women one night wouldn't even help us to locate silverware for some food we brought back so I had to eat it with my hands.
-It's extremely run down... The hotel's pictures make it look nice, but it's all pretty tacky and needs to be refurbished.
-Walls are PAPER thin. We could hear our neighbors talking VERY clearly.
-The doors all slam shut super loud. Woke us up consistently throughout the night/early morning when our neighbors opened/closed their doors several times.
-Wifi was really slow.
-I felt like the bed/pillows were super uncomfortable. My neck and back were aching the whole time we were there.
-The union square area, in general, is not nice to be on especially after dark. There's a whole bunch of construction
-When we weren't being woken up by slamming doors/obnoxiously loud neighbors, we could hear sirens (at least 3 a night), people talking from the street (we were on the 11th floor!!!), buses, and construction.
There's much more, but I just felt like it would've been a better idea to stay 20 minutes away in Sausalito where it's quiet, no crime and just take the ferry in. The two people who were kind to us at this hotel (for the 7 days we were there) weren't enough to make me want to come back. Sorry!"
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Shannon from Spring, Tx
"We had a wonderful time while staying at the Kensington Park Hotel. The staff were all so friendly. Thank you to the guy there for helping us with the trolley system!!! Location is ideal. Close to shopping, trolley stops, and restaurants. Walking distance to Chinatown. Would definitely stay here again."
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Dianne from San Francisco, Ca
"Everything was GREAT!"
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Jm from Anderson, Ca
"Very friendly and helpful staff! The location is close for walking to everything. Had a great rest & fun time in The City! I would definitely come back!"
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Michele from Alto, Texas
"This place is horrible. They are rude and very unhelpful. They do not have in room massages or a bar that are open to everyone, you have to be some special member. We were suppose to have a King/Queen bed and they did not have one anymore so we were stuck with two full size beds. Valet parking is horrible, you don't get your car for 30 minutes and then if your not down there, they are calling you none stop to come move your car. The place is old and out dated, needs lots of work. We were very disappointed. Much better places to stay....Don't waste your time or money!"
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Barbara from Branchville, Nj
"We had a great stay at the Kensington Park Hotel. The location was outstanding, right in Union Square by Saks and Macys. Friendly, warm and accomodating staff. The rooms were clean and the bed very comfy. Morning juice and coffee were much appreciated to help start our day, The historic building started as an Elk's Lodge in 1920 when it was built. It is now shared by the hotel, an Elk's club on several floors and a theatre. Very unique arrangement that works beautifully without any interferences. We easily visited Fisherman's Wharf by taking a historic Cable Car ride from just 1/2 block from the hotel. In the afternoon we went to Haight and Ashbury to see the architecture and revisit the 60's of our youth. We took a bus from Haight St back to Market and 3rd, a pleasant short walk back to the hotel. I love to mix with locals when I travel!"
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A Recent Traveler from San Clemente, Ca
"We had a wonderful time at the hotel. It was clean, service was excellent and the front desk was very helpful and engaging. They offered complementary sherry and tea service in the lobby area, which was quaint and cozy with a piano soloist playing lovely, entertaining music on Wednesday and Friday evenings between 4-6. This is an old, historic building in Union Square close to everything. The room we stayed in was small, but exactly what we were expecting (it's an old hotel, and big rooms weren't the norm). We will definitely return and recommend it to anyone. Two thumgs up!"
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Joseph from Glendale, Ny
"a wonderful hotel, great location, great value and friendly and helpful staff. the room was clean, bed very comfortable and a great bright and spacious bathroom. i would definetly stay here again"
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Wendy from Brea, Ca
"This was my first time visiting San Francisco and my husband and I were celebrating our 5th year Anniversary. We loved staying in Union Square and how close our hotel was to public transportation and restaurants. The staff is very friendly and when we checked in they even upgraded our room. We had such a great experience that we will definitely come back and stay at this hotel again!"
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D.L Ramos from Aurora, Colorado
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kensington Park Hotel the staff were exceptionally efficient, friendly. and willing to help locate sights.
Yes, we would stay there again.
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James from Clovis, Ca
"Well I will say after reading the reviews I had good expectations for this one. All in all, it was on par. I have stayed at several places about Union Square and it never ceases to amaze me of some of the charges for Valet, taxes, etc. Valet was $40 here but lower and more accommodating then other places. Staff was very friendly and getting the '49er' room helped put icing on the cake. Bed was plush and comfortable and the room was clean with nice amenities. Proximity to the square is superb. Nite life in this area was awesome and my favorite place was 'Rye' just a few blocks from here. Given price, staff, proximity and comfort. I recommend it !!"
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Cecily
"As others have said, the beds were ridiculously comfortable! The staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel is 1/2 a block to union square and tons of restaurants and bars. Great location. Bathroom and hallways/lobby are a little dated but not so much that it trumps all the positives. I read some reviews that said the rooms were small but I thought they were on the large side in my experience. Plus, you are in SF so you shouldn't be spending much time in your room anyways! The hotel held our bags and car until 2 pm so we could hit the MOMA.
I would highly recommend this place!"
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Steve from Modesto, Ca
"This was a great experience. The staff was so friendly and the location was the best. Our room was wonderful and for once we had a quiet night in SF. I will be back."
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James from Penhold, Alberta Canada
"Great bang for our buck... The room was very satisfactory, comfortable and clean with a King Size Bed. Checking in was a breeze as was checking out.... The entire staff was very personable. Our hats off to the Concierge. Location was excellent, 4 block from Bart train to airport. In the heart of Union square.... We would stay there again.. Thanks"
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Catherine from Evergreen, CO
"Oh my gosh, this hotel was a great find in Union Square! It's a cute boutique hotel in an old building with great ambiance! The staff was amazing, it was clean and had a really fun boho vibe! We got a great deal for our room and would definitely stay here again!"
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Rolando De La Rosa from Mississauga, Ontario
"Great location and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will recommend to relative and friends."
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Brian from Boulder Creek, Ca
"Based on the reviews we read on this Hotel we were expecting more. When we pulled up to the hotel we were surprised that no one was there to greet you, help with the bags or open the door like other hotels in the area. This hotel gave us the feeling that we were on our own. It is located in a nice area however there are many other hotels in the same area I would recommend over this place."
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A Recent Traveler
"Staff was friendly and helpful. A great vacation. The bed was so comfortable."
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Athena
"I stayed here on my first visit to San Francisco. I loved it ...... The staff is super helpful and accommodating. The rooms are alittle small but very clean. I'm staying here on my next trip."
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Bizu from Los Angeles, CA
"It was great location, great hotel staff I will recommend to a friend and myself"
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Basia from Palm Harbor, FL
"I would agree with most of the positive comments thus far, but this is not a 5 start hotel. My 2 full bed room was tiny. I had 2 adults and 2 children and there was very lilttle room to move around. With the suitcases, it felt really crowded. The remodeled room had nice color schemas and decor but the job was sloppy. Having said that, you don't come to San Francisco to stay in the room, so we enjoyed the location as it was right downtown next to all public communication. The rental cars were 1 block away which also made it convenient. Once you set your expectations properly and compare the prices of the Westin San Francis or Drake hotel next door, you should appreciate the value. I would stay here again, but in a single king room not a double."
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Wilson Rushing from Paducah, Ky
"Although this is an older hotel, it still was a good choice with a perfect location. The only thing that bothered me was the loudness of the room door when it latched. I hated it for my neighbors when going out of the room very early in the mornings. Over all we were very happy, and the staff was very friendly and eager to help in anyway they could."
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Danny from Toronto
"My wife and I stayed at the Kensington Park Place during a recent trip to SF. This hotel was fantastic. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the hotel was centrally located in Union Square, walking distance to shops, food and cable cars. Would highly recommend."
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"Staff was very accommodating, rooms clean"
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Ann from Western Springs, IL
"This was my first time to SF and I loved where we stayed. I would compare the location to Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The staff was very helpful recommending tours and restaurants that we would like. My husband has stayed in other very nice hotels in SF and was very impressed with the Kensington Park and its staff. We had a nice view and the room and hotel were very clean ."
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Charlie from Mn
"as my ratings reflect, we truly enjoyed our stay. everything was great. a nice change from huge chain hotels. small and cozy."
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Kim from Dallas, TX
"Kensington Park has rooms that are very clean and comfortable. The beds and sheets were remarkably fine. The staff was very friendly and helpful, as well. The location is perfect--walking distance to Union Square and easy access to public transportation, shopping, and eateries. The only cons I experienced were from noise coming from a young group of ladies checking in one evening and the noise coming from other residents when using the showers. However, the small amount of noise won't deter me from choosing Kensington Park for my future stays in San Fran."
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Tee from Naperville, IL
"My first visit to San Francisco and stay at The Kensington Park Hotel was wonderful; just walking distance to Union Square. The Hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful when needed. Family and friends were able to visit the city by walking or access to public transportation with easy and we are looking forward to another visit in the future."
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Lisa from St. Louis, Missouri
"The hotel was perfect for our needs. We rented 2 rooms, one with a king bed on 5th floor and the other with 2 doubles on 11th floor. The 5th floor room did have odors from the restaurant next door and we had absolutely no view. At first it bothered me, and then we just kept our window shut before we went out at night. The room is small, but it was perfect for 2 people. The bathroom was tiny, but again was just fine for us. It was very, very clean. Bedding was very nice. Free wi-fi was a huge plus We did not have robes, slippers and coffee like the higher floored rooms have. You did get coffee to brew in your room, which was good. Our room faced the back (i guess we had no view) and the other room was facing the front. Our kids said it was very loud every morning from the street noise and they did have a view. The lobby is small and very quaint. The concierge are fantastic! They both did a wonderful job helping us plan our days. I would definitely recommend this hotel and I would stay there again. The location and price are well worth it. You are right in the heart of the city."
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Kai from Culver City, CA
"I won't be able to do justice and say enough good things of the wonderful and friendly staff. You made my stay as perfect as it could be. The hotel exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort, cleanliness and LOCATION!!! The art deco design is classy, makes you feel like you're back in the 20's. I was not able to make it to the happy hour, but next time I'm up in San Francisco I'll be there ...who can beat $6 oyster dish with drinks!?! I will definitely be coming back here with my partner ...and hopefully soon."
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Gord Mitchell from Edmonton, Alberta
"The Kensington Park Hotel is a wonderful boutique property well located at Union Square with very friendly and helpful staff. The room had a very comfortable king size bed and the bathroom was quite spacious. We found this property to be in an excellent location to explore San Francisco."
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K from Chicago, IL
"The beds were amazing! It was like sleeping on a cloud. I don't think I've ever slept so well in my life. Also, the showers were amazing. So often hotel showers have awful water pressure but it was like getting a massage while taking a shower. Our room was so comfy and beautiful! The staff was over the top friendly as well!"
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Pat from Warren, MI
"My stay was fantastic. The location in Union Square is perfect, with easy access to public transporation, shopping and restaurants. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. I felt like part of their family. The theater on the 2nd floor was a highlight of my trip. Broadway caliber performance. I cannot speak highly enough about the hotel and its staff. Everything was great! Thank you!"
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D. Thorne from Maryland
"Absolutely fabulous! Both the hotel and the staff were great. The room was cozy and nicely decorated. The building was built in 1920 and the integrity of the structure is impeccably maintained. The staff were helpful and friendly (consistently) throughout my stay. Conveniently located in the heart of Union Square, it is directly on the Cable Car line. Highly recommend this hotel!"
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Vicky from Seattle, Wa
"Wonderful, exceeded our expectations at this boutique hotel. Old world charm and old fashioned service. Have not had service and attention to details like this at a hotel in many many years. Would highly recommend, the location was perfect for shopping, walking to China town or catching a trolley car. Coming back to our room at night felt comfortable and homey, the bed was luxurious. Fresh coffee and Orange juice on each floor in the morning so you dont have to go far to start your day off. We happen to really appreciate the difference here from staying at a huge hotel chain."
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"We loved the hotel!! Everything about it - from the location to the stairway, the balcony, openable widows in the rooms - thus, fresh air, to the oragnge juice in AM, to the fact that there are other entities in the building itself:e.g. Elks lodge and theater. From the start we were offered the double double in leu of the king bed. Nether got to taste the PM tea and cherry (we never got back to the hotel earlier than 6:30). The room was small, pretty and enough. WE HATED THE INITIAL HI VOLUME ON THE TV SET (it auto resets to 'very loud' when you turn it off) - plz make adjustments... Also the TV channels do NOT correspond to the channels listed in the hotel boud book. No big deal. But the volume was a BIG deal - pls fix."
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"Went for a 3 day trip to San Fran for my birthday and this hotel was amazing! Perfect location, clean, friendly & a great value. Check in wasn't until 3pm but our flight got us in town at 10am; so we decided to just go by the hotel so they could store our bags until check time. They were so friends and efficient! They not only upgraded us to a kingsize bed they had a room ready and let us check in!!!
We make a yearly trip to San Fran and this will always be our choice for hotel!"
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"Our stay at the Kensington Park Hotel was fabulous. Workers and front desk people were all wonderful. Clean room and maids and everyone very into the guests and our needs and wishes. We were recommended a couple of places to eat (we weren't familiar with any place) and they were all wonderful. The man who recommended the eateries is certainly an asset to the hotel as is the very nice woman at the front desk. I will stay there again on my next trip. Thank you so much - staff of Kensington Park!!!!!!!!!!"
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"I just returned from a wonderful trip to San Francisco and loved the Kensington Park Hotel. The location was excellent, the room was comfortable, and the concierges were friendly and helpful. For the price, I felt like the hotel was perfect. It was a cozy and perfect retreat after touring the city all day. The queen size bed was quite comfortable, too. One tip: We managed to avoid the high parking fee for our rental car by renting it from the Avis two blocks down Post Strret on Saturday, then returning it that evening. We then rented a car again on Sunday, so we wouldn't have to pay $36 overnight to the hotel.
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"Great little hotel, very friendly would visit again ."
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"The hotel was excellent. The staff could not have been more courteous or helpful at any hour of the day or night. We were always welcomed, any requests (tours, directions, help) were answered immediately and always friendly. Thank you for offering this trip. Their attached lounge is very expensive and maybe that should be known to guests?"
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" style-Modern decor-Small rooms-Great service!
Oh! We felt so at home here. Our first night arrival was welcomed by the front desk and concierge by announcing their first names and let us know if we can assist you. We entered our very small two doubles room. But let me tell you how cozy and comfortable it has been. The bathroom is large but tight in the bedroom area. The beds are oh so comfortable and cozy. Pillow top mattresses with 3 pillows and more in the closet if you need them. Plenty of dresser & closet space for two for a 5 day trip. No AC...yikes. Not to worry-the nicest little Asian man in housekeeping was very accommodating with 2 fans. He had been upstairs earlier to turn on the heat for other patrons! Ha! No AC was no problem. It was plenty cool with fans and the window open. Our view of tall architectural old buildings and the fog was so awesome! It would have been nice to have coffee in our room but 1 floor up it's available with hot tea. We chose hot tea-coffee was too strong for our liking. Concierge has been very helpful! We will never forget the little Asian guy in housekeeping. So genuine and accommodating! Location was excellent! We walked and took cable cars everywhere."
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"Great Hotel and great location"
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"My wife and I just returned from a wonderful 4 day special birthday getaway to San Fransisco. Everything went very smoothly with our booking and we found the Kensington Park Hotel to be a very nice retreat after our days of touring all the sights. Rueben the concierge was very helpful setting us up with a couple of good tours. The other staff were always friendly and the hotel is situated in a very convenient location. Bed was very comfortable and room was larger than I expected in a boutique hotel. We both enjoyed our stay at this hotel very much. The complimentary sherry in the evening is a nice apertif before heading for dinner."
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"This was am amazing hotel and truly felt like a San Francisco boutique experience with a high end hotel feel. The rates were a little high but worth it. When I looked around at other properties, I was SOOO happy we chose Kensington Park."
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"Overall a nice hotel. Updated rooms very pretty and classy. Very comfortable and cozy. Bathroom and closet a bit small in street side corner room, but functional. Staff very friendly and helpful. Farrallon restaurant and bar has really cool decor and staff very friendly. Expensive, but has a nice happy hour special. Hotel very close to cable car stops."
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"Kensington Park was overall a great experience. Excellent location to cable cars and public transit. Nearby shops are almost all high end - Post by Union Square and a block east is a bit like Rodeo Drive. The hotel had marginal performance.
1) While we did not spend much time at the hotel, their TV service was down the entire four days of our visit.
2) They provide daily complimentary tea and coffee service both on the 9th floor and in the lobby. If going for tea I hope you like black varieties. The first morning my wife and I used the last two herbal teas and the next morning asked housekeeping for restock. We were told there was no more. Due to the language barrier we were minimally effective at conveying the suggestion to buy more. We did suggest the same to the front desk who seemed almost disinterested.
3) Front desk staff is nearly completely ignorant of local restaurants/happy hours other than happily suggesting Farrallon - the hotels restaurant. However, on the last day (not night) we found the lobby computer had local restaurants, nightlife, etc. Perhaps the desk staff could become familiar with their own lobby.
Room was clean and quiet (even street side)
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25% OFF Room Only or 40% When you Add Flights
Fabulous Hotel in the Heart of Union Square
- Preferred Seating at Farrallon
- Half A Block To Cable Cars!
- Fitness Center + FREE Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Tea and Sherry
- Downtown Union Square!
- Hurry, Limited Rooms Available!
25% OFF Room Only or 40% When you Add Flights
Fabulous Hotel in the Heart of Union Square
- Preferred Seating at Farrallon
- Half A Block To Cable Cars!
- Fitness Center + FREE Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Tea and Sherry
- Downtown Union Square!
- Hurry, Limited Rooms Available!
- One King bed or one Queen Bed
- Writing desk
- Flat screen TV
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Free wireless internet access
- Telephone with voicemail
- Two double beds
- Writing desk
- Flat screen TV
- VCR
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Free wireless internet access
- Telephones with dataports and voicemail
- Business Center (+)
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Rooms (+)
- Dry Cleaning Service (+)
- Elevator / Lift
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Fitness Facility
- Pet-Friendly
- Restaurant
- Tennis Courts (nearby)
- Valet Parking (+)
(+) = Additional fees may apply for the use of these amenities.
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply.
