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| Kensington Park Hotel Description: Housed in a gorgeous 1925 Moorish/Gothic style building, the grand and fashionable Kensington Park Hotel revisits the era of elegance from the turn of the century. Exuding historic San Francisco charm, the elegant lobby features hand-painted ceilings, mosaic tile and classic Queen Anne antiques accented by crystal chandeliers and palm trees. Offering the opportunity to dine, sleep and visit the theatre all under one roof, Kensington Park Hotel, located on the ground floor with guestrooms on the fifth through 12th floors, shares the building with the Elks Club, the prestigious Post Street Theatre and the highly acclaimed seafood restaurant Farallon. Location & Contact Info: 450 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.788.6400 www.kensingtonparkhotel.com Located in Union Square, sophisticated shopping, theaters, restaurants, bars and nightlife are directly outside the door. History: Kensington Park Hotel is located in a stunning building designed by Frederick H. Meyer and Albin R. Johnson. It was originally constructed as the lodge for the San Francisco Elks Club, a group of men (and now women) committed to social service and supporting patriotic and civic programs. The groundbreaking for the building took place in 1923, and officially opened in 1925, with construction costs estimated to be more than $1.5 million. In 1984, Kensington Park Hotel moved into the building, occupying the main lobby and floors five through 12. Interior Designer: Kensington Park Hotel was designed by Bay Area Interior Designer MariJan diDassilio. Lisa Sayed, interior designer and partner of the hotel interior design company Sisterhood of the Traveling Hotels, designed the luxurious Royal Court Floors. Guestrooms: 92 Guestrooms Including:
The guestrooms, many with spectacular city views, have been recently renovated and are furnished with Queen Anne furniture and marble bathrooms. All guestrooms feature 36" flat screen televisions with satellite service. The luxurious Royal Court Floors, located on the 10th, 11th and 12th floors, boasts feather beds with designer duvet covers, "Sound Soother" IPod alarm clocks by Sharper Image, comfortable waffle-cloth bathrobes, slippers, and green tea bath products. The Royal Suite : This spacious suite features an elegant master bedroom with a queen canopy bed, a beautiful formal dining room that seats up to eight people, a large living room with a pull-out sofa, a whirlpool bath, two fireplaces and expansive views overlooking San Francisco's Union Square. Grand Amenities: Kensington Park Hotel offers complimentary coffee and tea from 6 to 10:30 a.m. and afternoon tea and sherry in the lobby from 4 to 6 p.m. There is also complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, a complimentary 24-hour business center, complimentary use of the Hotel Diva fitness center, valet parking, laundry/dry cleaning services, twice-daily maid service, irons, newspapers and preferred seating at the celebrated restaurant Farallon. Meeting Space: The elegant Sherwood Room is measures 41.5' x 17' (705 sq. ft) and is ideally suited to accommodate groups of up to 35 people seated classroom style, conference style and theatre style. 2008 Rates: Guestrooms: $159 - $349 Royal Court Rooms: $199 - $389 Royal Suite: $399 - $799 Press Contact: Kelly Chamberlin Chamberlin Pubic Relations 415.336.4332 kelly@chamberlinpr.com |