KIMPTON HOTEL ENSO BY IHG, San Francisco

Kimpton Hotel Enso By Ihg - A Japanese-inspired boutique hotel with courtyard space and authentic dining in San Francisco's Japantown

Located at the intersection of Japantown, Pacific Heights, and the Fillmore District, this San Francisco hotel occupies a prime spot in one of the city's most culturally rich areas. The Kimpton Hotel Enso features rooms with LCD flat-screen TVs, neutral tones, and minimalist design elements inspired by Japanese aesthetics. The property includes an outdoor courtyard with fire pit, lounge seating, and bean bag toss lawn games. Guests have access to PUBLIC bikes for neighborhood exploration and yoga mats in every room. Kimpton's dining options include Mum's Restaurant and Bar, offering shabu-shabu and hosting daily wine hours featuring locally-made sake. Within a three-block radius, visitors find the Peace Plaza, Kabuki Springs & Spa, and numerous Japanese restaurants and shops. The hotel sits 1 mile from Lombard Street and 1.5 miles from Fisherman's Wharf.

Pros

Located in the largest Japantown in the United States

Access to authentic Japanese bathhouse and cultural experiences

Hip Social Study lounge serves gourmet coffee by day and craft beer by night

Peace Plaza-facing rooms offer views of San Francisco's green hills

Cons

2 miles from Ferry Building

2.5 miles from Alcatraz Island departure point