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The Kensington Park Hotel

3.0 of 5
450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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The Kensington Park Hotel
Ranked #31 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 441 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Union square(86)
  • Cable car(36)
  • Great location(28)
  • Very comfortable(26)
  • Front desk staff(15)
  • Street noise(9)
  • Ceiling fan(8)
  • Good size(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

This is at the top end of a 3 star rated hotel - it could easily be a higher rating if the old boys club (the Elks) that take up the lower floors shared their toys (spa, handball court etc.) As a solo woman traveler, the location couldn't be better. A stone throw from Union Square and 4 short blocks... More

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Oakland, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

My husband and I showed up for out first overnight with out our three little kids in five year. We were tired and in need of a break. Immediately when we arrived at the hotel we noticed that we had walked into an alternate universe. Service with a more than just a smile, we suddenly transformed from tired parents into... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

First trip to San Francisco and we were delighted with the location of this hotel and the accommodation provided. Staff were friendly and helpful and it's close to shops and restaurants plus the all-important cable cars!

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Atlanta
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed there over the Easter weekend with my daugther and we had only good experiences. Close to a lot of SF attractions, e.g. Chinatown, Market Street etc. Service is professional, not overly engaged or friendly, but we had no issues with anyone. The flair of the hotel is quite continental, a bit strange in decoration, but for a hotel... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Stayed for the weekend for a wedding. Great location...right next to Union Square. Very kind and attentive staff. Gloria at the front desk was especially nice, allowing me to check-in early before my friend with the actual reservation had arrived. The consiglieres were also very helpful with local eateries and hotspots and provided easy shuttle setups to and from the... More

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denver, colorado
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have been staying at the Kensington Park hotel for several years. It is always welcoming, squeaky clean and you can't beat the location. I have read many reviews here about the hotel and there are 2 common complaints- the rooms are small and no A/C. Well, the rooms are not huge, but they are comfortable and if you are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012 via mobile

Great hotel with a great location. Very friendly staff. We brought our pup which was awesome. Perfect walking distance from food, shopping, and entertainment. Will come back!

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Chesterfield UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We stayed at the Kensington Park Hotel for three nights. Whilst the room was clean and the room service good, the rooms were very small and the bathroom was dated. This is primarily an Elks Hotel and certain amenities are only available to Elks. The staff were very polite and the concierge helped us a great deal with his knowlege... More

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Peoria, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This hotel is reasonably priced. Like most other hotels in the city they charge an arm & a leg for parking ($36 for cars/$40 for SUVs & trucks + 14% tax) ouch. This and the fact that there is no air conditioning are the only two major drawbacks. The staff is very polite & willing to send a fan to... More

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Clinton, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Read many reviews on here about the places in Union Square, and in my opinion you can't go wrong with this place. You're in the middle of everything and the hotel was very clean and 'charming'. It's older, that's part of the charm, so don't expect the same sort of thing you would from a brand new Westin... That's not... More

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Lilia Calvario, Guest Relations Manager at The Kensington Park Hotel, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

Dear SA1NZZ, I can't agree more Kensington Park Hotel is the place you can’t go wrong. I'm glad to hear you got to enjoy your trip to San Francisco. Thank you for your comments of Kensington Park Hotel. We love getting the feedback. There are two other Personality Hotels located in the Union Square area. I am confident you would... More

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  • Kensington Park San Francisco
Address: 450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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