Kensington Park Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (3157 reviews)
450 Post Street , San Francisco , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Occasional cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Several reviews highlight cleanliness positively but mention some issues such as a cockroach in the bathroom.
Service
8.8
Most comments highlight friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
9.1
Numerous reviews emphasize the excellent location, making it a standout feature.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms are noted to be comfortable and clean, though there were some complaints about being noisy.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities such as free treats in the morning were appreciated, but some guests found them lacking.
Value for Money
8.4
The hotel offers a good experience for the price, especially in comparison to larger hotels.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Several reviews mention the lack of breakfast options, impacting the overall score.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, guests have had positive experiences, describing their stays as enjoyable and satisfactory.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in elegance at Kensington Park Hotel, where each room is adorned with fine linens, mahogany furnishings, and modern amenities.

Evening Sherry and Exceptional Service
Experience a touch of sophistication with nightly sherry pours in the Grand Lobby and impeccable service including dry cleaning and a 24-hour reception.

Prime Location and Convenience
Located steps away from Union Square and a Cable Car stop, our hotel provides easy access to San Francisco's top attractions, dining, and shopping destinations.

Book now to elevate your San Francisco experience at Kensington Park Hotel.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Guests with over-sized vehicles will be charged a parking fee per day. Valet parking is an additional fee per day.

The white zone in front of The Hotel is for passenger drop off only and is limited. Do not leave your car unattended.

There is no parking allowed in front of the hotel from 16:00 until 18:00. If you fail to adhere to these parking rules, your automobile may be towed and you will face a fine.

The City of San Francisco has very strict parking policies and The Kensington Park Hotel will not be liable for any losses or tickets that is due to negligence.

Accepted Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB.

This hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. No pre-pay credit cards or gift cards will be accepted. Credit cards are pre-authorized prior to arrival.

The Hotel is not responsible for guaranteeing the reservation if an invalid or expired credit card is provided.

The name on the credit card used to check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

Government issued photo identification and a credit card are required in order to check-in.

If you have made a reservation with an Advanced Purchase Discount, you will not be able to cancel or modify this pre-paid nonrefundable reservation type.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3157 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Shukhratbek • solo_traveller • uz
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Michiel • extended_group • be
10
Pros:

Classic hotel vibe, Location, Staf

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • couple • nl
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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IORDANIS • couple • gr
4
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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joshua • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Great location close to Union Square, within walking distance of the metro system/BART. The room was decently sized, the bed was comfy, and the view was also pretty good. Free coffee/hot cocoa every morning in the lobby was a nice bonus.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

El estilo clásico y la ubicación

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Nous avons adoré Legrand confort onfort un peu désuet esprit des années 30, emplacement parfait pour visiter la ville à pied, en vélo, faire un tour en bateau!

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Ratnesh • family_with_children • gb
5
Great location however rooms are outdated and look old!
Pros:

The location to Union sq amazing and great! Options to have coffee and tea in the morning and the water
Dispensing machine is amazing!
Thanks to the staff in the lobby always on hand and helpful.

Cons:

The rooms were cramped and small! Not enough room to open suitcases! Rooms are outdated and old.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Franco • extended_group • cl
6
Pros:

Arquitectura antigua pero bien mantenida y bonita

Cons:

Ascensor malo durante la mitad de la estadia

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Noemia • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Valentin • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

Great location, big room and good bed

Cons:

Elevator was broken for 3 days and you either had to wait a long time for the elevator to come or you gave up and walked - 8 stories........ Personell not helpful at all, just could say they were on it

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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marina tosello • extended_group • ar
8
Viaje de trabajo
Pros:

Estuvo todo muy bien

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • extended_group • nl
1
Easily one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had
Cons:

Very disappointing stay.

We stayed from April 12–17 and experienced serious issues. My colleague found a cockroach in his room on the first day (inside his jumper) and another the next day. We had to request a room change, and while it was eventually done, the staff showed no apology or concern and made the process unnecessarily difficult.

On top of that, the lift was not working for 3 out of 5 days, meaning we had to carry luggage and boxes up to the 7th floor multiple times. The malfunction also caused constant noise, I even had to call reception at 2am because I couldn’t sleep.

For the price paid, this is completely unacceptable. Easily one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Konstanza • extended_group • cl
7
Cumple su función
Pros:

La habitación y ubicación. Había dispensador de agua hasta con sabores en el lobby del hotel, eso estuvo genial!

Cons:

El ascensor estuvo malo gran parte de nuestra estadía, el desayuno era solo café y unas galletas, y hacían el aseo cada 3 días en las habitaciones.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Madonna A • couple • us
9
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • us
8
Clean facility. Great location. Not friendly policies. Needs elevator maintenance.
Pros:

It was clean. Great location.

Cons:

The elevators were terrible. Never thought I’d include elevators in a review. They were slow. Stopped randomly at floors not selected…both going up/down. Every guest I encountered was frustrated.

I asked for one extra hour for check out. My son swam Alcatraz/Golden Gate. Didn’t want to fly home soaked in salt bay water. No. They threatened a $100 charge. For ONE hour to shower. We barely made it back to collect our things prior to 12. They would not budge. We weren’t asking for anything frivolous. People that do this swim do it annually. Not only will we not stay here again. We won’t recommend it. 100 swimmers (plus families) annually from our club.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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khemiri • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Abraham • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location, water filler, and comfort of bed!!

Cons:

The last 2 days the elevator wasn't working, but with no sign or notice. Housekeeping woke us up at 8a to clean

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • pl
1
Cons:

Room, like the whole hotel is really old. Room was dirty, carpet doesn't see cleaning since really long time... Room had a really bad smell - mold and musty.
Staff at the reception were not helpful at all - we asked for additional Room service but of course nothing happened.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee