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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 285 guest reviews
- 94 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 8 floors in property
- Check in: 3pm
- Check out: 12pm
- Hotel has a green policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 5.5/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Walk to world-famous Union Square shopping, restaurants, theatres and nightlife all within just a few blocks. The Kensington Park Hotel is just one block from the Powell Street Cable Car Line, which transfers guests to Nob Hill, Financial District and Fisherman's Wharf.
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Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of Kensington Park Hotel
Our expert hotel planners periodically visit and review the hotels we represent in person.
"Elegance with an Edge - Lovely Union Square Kimpton property"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I have nothing but good things to say about this hotel and the sales staff that runs it. If you don't mind a little "Kimpton flair" with your luxury, this is a great option for any group that wants a central location just a couple of blocks from Union Square. This property has a predominantly elegant, historic look (high, ornate ceilings and a grand stairwell in the entry way), but still has a touch of the Kimpton edge that makes the brand so distinctive (for instance, the large, red, avant-guarde statue towering over the lobby bar). The property is beautifully done, with a special emphasis on their elegant, chandelier-laden meeting rooms. This would be a great property to host a social event of any kind. Children and dogs are welcome, and those that wish to dance (or catch a Sunday drag show) can find a well-known night club on the top floor of the hotel. It is also possible to rent this "nightclub" space for private events, if you would prefer that to one of the meeting rooms, which is an excellent choice due to the sweeping views of the city. The rooms are lovely and a bit dramatic (patterns, jewel tones, and the occasional metallic piece), and the staff is charismatic and helpful. In general, this is a very unique, stylish property that has elements of the avant garde - I would recommend it to any group, unless that group is present for a serious affair of some variety and does not favor any distractions. They might consider a more straightforward brand. Otherwise, this is a great hotel and comes highly recommended for groups. Ask for a tour of their "secret prohibition room"!
Aria T, a local HotelPlanner San Francisco expert from 
01-Aug-2013 Verified Review 
Verified Reviews of Kensington Park Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Good"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Good
Albert Z. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 18 to Tue Nov 21 2023 at a $170.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 28-Nov-2023:
Hi Albert,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and rating!
Property Description
Set high above the street on the top 7 floors, known as “The Friendliest Hotel in San Francisco”, the Kensington Park Hotel is sure to show you the Heart of San Francisco. The hotel guestrooms were updated in 2018 and offers both luxury and modern-day necessities, our 94 exquisitely designed rooms are sophisticated yet comfortable. Guests will enjoy complimentary high speed wireless internet access throughout the hotel, complimentary tea and sherry each afternoon in the grand lobby, morning coffee and tea and biscotti for all guests in the hotel, morning newspaper available at the Front Desk. San Francisco Playhouser and Farallon Restaurant are also located within the same building.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3pm |
| Check Out: | 12pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 8 |
| Rooms: | 94 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 94 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 1 |
| Suites: | 1 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 16000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 300 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5-11PM |
| Pool Info: There is NO POOL or SPA at this hotel. Guests will notice in the elevator that there is a SPA floor however, it does not belong to the hotel. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours prior to arrival for individual travel. 30 days prior to arrival for group travel. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $55/ |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 16.45% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 55.00 Per Night (Valet Parking ($65 O/S)) |
| Porterage Fee: | 7.00 Per Item (Group arrivals ONLY) |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Not applicable) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 20.00 Per Person (For 3 and 4th person) |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (COMPLIMENTARY) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Safe in rooms
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
SFO-Taxi $45, Shuttle $17, Bart $7Oakland- $75, Shuttle $30, Bart $12
Local Shuttle Info: Recommend Super Shuttle and Lorries
Breakfast Information
The hotel has no restaurant for breakfast, however, serves coffee, tea and Biscotti on the 9th and 11th floors for all hotel guests, 7A to 10AMThere are many restaurant options on the same block as the hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pets are Welcome!$75 Non-Refundable, cleaning fee
Parking Info
Valet $55/Day, Oversize vehicles $65/Day, subject to change without notice.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary high speed WIFI throughout the entire hotel (rooms and public areas)
Cleaning Policies
Clean + Safe Certified by the California Hotel & Lodging Association
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Tartine Bakery - A popular bakery known for its delicious pastries, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Hog Island Oyster Co. - A seafood restaurant offering fresh oysters, located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The House of Prime Rib - A classic steakhouse known for its prime rib, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Golden Gate Park - A large urban park with various attractions, located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Mama's on Washington Square - A famous breakfast spot known for its pancakes, located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Slanted Door - A trendy Vietnamese restaurant with waterfront views, located 1.9 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Gary Danko - A Michelin-starred restaurant offering fine dining, located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Alcatraz Island - A historic island prison that offers guided tours, located 2.7 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Brenda's French Soul Food - A popular brunch spot known for its beignets, located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Tadich Grill - A historic seafood restaurant, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Boulevard - A upscale restaurant serving American cuisine, located 1.4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Fisherman's Wharf - A popular tourist destination with shops and seafood restaurants, located 1.6 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Sir Francis Drake a Kimpton Hotel, Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Group vs. Individual Rates at Kensington Park Hotel
The graph above is trends of room rates for both group rates and the lowest online individual prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The lowest group/meeting rate displayed is 28.9% in the month of August 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $682 in the month of September 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Kensington Park Hotel in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Kensington Park Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Kensington Park Hotel.
Feel free to use the Kensington Park Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Francisco event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Sherwood Room | 41 x 17 x 8 | 703 | --/40 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 15 | -- | --/-- | 40 | 60 | -- |
Close This Sherwood RoomLocated on the 2nd floor by elevator or stairs. The Sherwood Room with a foyer area upon entering the room, great for coffee/break set-up followed by entering the meeting room. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 703 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 41 x 17 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Kensington Park Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Kensington Park Hotel have?
There are 94 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Kensington Park Hotel?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Kensington Park Hotel?
The hotel has no restaurant for breakfast, however, serves coffee, tea and Biscotti on the 9th and 11th floors for all hotel guests, 7A to 10AMThere are many restaurant options on the same block as the hotel for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What parking is available at Kensington Park Hotel?
Valet $55/Day, Oversize vehicles $65/Day, subject to change without notice.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary high speed WIFI throughout the entire hotel (rooms and public areas)
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