Kensington Park Hotel, San Francisco

Kensington Park Hotel - A historic boutique hotel near Union Square with free afternoon tea and sherry

Housed in a 1925 Gothic-style building, Kensington Park Hotel offers urban-inspired elegance with rooms featuring Serta Perfect Sleeper beds, premium linens, and 36-inch flat-screen TVs. The top-floor suite includes a king four-poster bed and a formal dining room seating eight. Guests enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi, city views, and plush bathrobes. The Grand Lobby reception serves sherry each evening, while the free afternoon tea in the Old World-style lobby features hand-painted ceilings and marble floors. Situated steps from Union Square, the hotel provides easy access to landmarks like Grace Cathedral (0.5 miles) and Fisherman’s Wharf (1 mile). Room service is available from Morton’s The Steakhouse next door. The Powell Street Cable Car, 1 mile from Kensington Park Hotel, connects guests to downtown attractions.

Pros

The historic lobby offers free afternoon tea and sherry with hand-painted ceilings and marble accents.

Rooms include Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses, premium linens, and city views.

Located steps from Union Square, with proximity to Grace Cathedral and Fisherman’s Wharf.

The top-floor suite features a king four-poster bed and a formal dining room.

Cons

No on-site restaurant beyond room service from a neighboring steakhouse.

Some rooms may face street noise due to the central downtown location.