I travel frequently for both business and pleasure and prefer the boutique hotel whenever possible, as I like my surroundings to feel like the city I am in. Kensington Park does just that - and at a fantastic rate.

The Union Square location puts you in the heart of downtown. The rooms are spacious, updated and very tastefully designed. The entire hotel is sparkling clean and the service is excellent and very friendly. It is not loaded with amenities, such as on-site fitness center or restaurant, however, there is a complimentary fitness center at a neighboring property and some of the best restaurants in the city within 100 feet. To top it off, I had the pleasure (guilty?) of knowing that my colleagues paid 3X what I paid for equivalent rooms at some of the high-end chains in the area,

The only negatives are very slow internet service and low water pressure in the shower, but that is standard fare in most older buildings in all cities.

Finally, the entire staff was very friendly, however, if you are lucky enough to catch him, say hello to Thai! He is Mr. Do-it-All at the hotel and will bring a smile to your face, even on the worst day. The Personality Group is lucky to have a person like that representing their brand.

Great hotel and one block from union square! Service was excellent..front desk staff was informative, the concierge was helpful and the maid service was impeccable. Will recommend and come again.

Went to a convention with my daughter, found this hotel on this site and it truly lived up to and exceeded my expections........wonderful locale, staff friendly, central to everything, clean,
great view and had all the charm of an old hotel with the advantages of modernization!
I imagine it would be great for a romantic getaway! Was here with family on a mix of business and pleasure.........
I thought that this was the best choice for me given the reviews of the"Personality" hotels in San Fran........
Stay here, they value your feedback, make an effort to make you feel at home and most especially valued as a customer!!!

This hotel is in a great location-1/2 block from a cable car stop and a couple of blocks from a BART station. The room looked exactly like the room pictured on their website. My room was on the 8th floor and on the street-side. My room was quiet and pleasant. The bed was comfortable. Every staff member, from the cleaning staff to the front desk staff, was very nice and helpful. This was my first trip to San Francisco and the staff answered all my questions about the city. It doesn't have all the amenities of a large hotel like a pool or spa, but the pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff and comfortable room makes this a hotel well worth the money.

I would recommend this hotel to everyone.