Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Hotels
Kimpton Hotels
8.7 (542 reviews)
1800 Sutter Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Overpriced
Slow WiFi
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Room was nice and clean; some comments about hallway cleaning.
Service
9.18
Staff described as accommodating, friendly, and remembered anniversaries.
Location
9.42
Great location; within walking distance to shopping and sites.
Room Quality
8.87
Nice rooms with good facilities, some dated aspects mentioned.
Amenities
9
Happy hour and coffee station appreciated; some missing dining options.
Value for Money
7.36
Comments about the hotel feeling overpriced and average relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Breakfast received poor feedback, limited options in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall great experiences; some guests would stay again despite drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Kimpton Enso Hotel, nestled in vibrant Japantown, offers spacious rooms adorned with Japanese art and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and mini-refrigerators.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant and explore the array of Japanese restaurants, sushi bars, and cafes just steps away from the hotel.

Convenient Location
With the Fillmore District and Union Square within walking distance, Kimpton Enso Hotel provides easy access to boutique shops, cinemas, and downtown attractions.

Experience the charm of Japantown at Kimpton Enso Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable San Francisco getaway.

Important information:

Please note that an additional charge of USD 500 will apply for early check-out.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 49 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 542 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Lea-Felicia couple de
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Irma couple us
10
Relaxing
Pros:

I loved everything about property. It was tasteful, and clean. The entire premises made me feel at peace.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Amy couple us
10
Close to Japan town and Fillmore.
Pros:

Nice hotel, great location

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Perez couple us
6
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Amy couple us
10
GREAT
Pros:

LOCATION

Cons:

NEED ONE FRIMER PILLOW

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Yura couple us
5
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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nelsonjj Couples San Francisco, California
6
Massively overpriced
Pros:

We stayed here the night before a surgery at UCSF. The total cost for a corner room for a single night with parking was over $700, which is total highway robbery for a hotel of this quality. The room is OK, with a decent bathroom and linens, but the windows are old with major gap in the panels of our sliding glass door, which resulted in significant outside noise coming into the room. We were in the 6th floor in the corner room, which was a slight upgrade over the basic rooms. This room should bar been at a discount to the other rooms, as the extra windows on 2 sides of the room allowed for even more noise to come into the room, including from large mechanical equipment on a roof just below our room. We would not stay here again.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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Irma couple us
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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seattlevino2 Family Seattle, Washington
10
Great stay and location!
Pros:

Just had a lovely 2 night stay at Hotel Enso. Great location in Japantown, next to the #2 bus that goes straight to Union Square, or the #22 to the Marina (download the muni app for tickets). Just across the street from the hotel is a pedestrian block with cute restaurants and shops: Hinodeya Ramen bar was excellent! A little further is a mall with a large Daiso.
We had a relaxing breakfast at the hotel one morning. The food was carefully prepared, beautiful and delicious, but probably not a great choice if you are in a rush (we were not and really enjoyed it!). The following morning we walked three blocks to Sweet Maple for brunch featuring millionaire bacon.
At the hotel we enjoyed the complimentary wine at 5pm and the morning coffee in the lobby. No coffee in the rooms, but looks like you can request a coffee maker for your room among other things.
Our room was clean, peacefully decorated, and comfortable. Loved the soap and shampoo scents. The TV didn’t have streaming apps except for $25 movie sales. But if you bring your own devices the free WiFi is fast enough.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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David family_with_children us
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Joseph family_with_children us
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie couple us
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Alicia solo_traveller dk
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Grace couple us
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Krystyna family_with_children us
10
Overall a great stay. I would recommend it to others.
Pros:

Clean, welcoming staff, convenient, great location, comfortable bed, quiet and the water refill stations were a plus!

Cons:

That there was no parking for us at the hotel

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rebecca extended_group us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jolie extended_group us
10
It was so much fun. We came for the Outside Lands event and this hotel was perfect!
Pros:

Excellent location, great access to public transportation, clean, and spacious !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Dalibor family_with_children hr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
Excellent visit
Pros:

Room was comfortable and light. Staff was uniformly frindly and helpful.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Fang family_with_children us
9
Great location, caring staff, comfortable bed.
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable! The room is spacious and beautifully decorated. The daybed by the window is lovely. The location is convenient to all the major sights. The staff was very attentive and helpful.

Cons:

The bathtub was not always clean.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee