KENSINGTON PARK HOTEL, San Francisco

Kensington Park Hotel - A 1925 Gothic-style downtown property with afternoon tea service and Union Square views

Located in a 1925 Gothic-style building near Union Square, this 3-star San Francisco hotel features rooms spread across floors 5 through 12. The historic property showcases hand-painted ceilings, marble floors, and dark-wood accents in its grand lobby, where complimentary afternoon tea and sherry are served daily. Guest rooms come equipped with Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses, cream tufted headboards, mahogany furniture, and premium linens. Modern amenities include 36-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and light-up makeup mirrors. Upper-floor accommodations offer views of Union Square or Nob Hill, while select suites feature formal dining rooms that accommodate up to eight guests. Room service is available from the adjacent Morton's The Steakhouse. The Kensington Park stands 0.3 miles from Union Square and 0.5 miles from SFMOMA. Ferries to Sausalito and Tiburon operate from terminals 1 mile away.

Pros

Daily complimentary afternoon tea and sherry service in a historic lobby with marble fireplace

Located on the Powell Street Cable Car line

Upper floors (10-12) provide city views of Union Square or Nob Hill

Within 0.3 miles of eight different restaurants

Cons

2.5 miles from Alcatraz Island

No on-site restaurant