Best Boutique Hotel in San Francisco

There's so much to see and do right outside our front door. And we pride ourselves at Kimpton Hotel Enso for being experts in all things local. If you're looking for specific San Francisco sights, don't hesitate to ask for recommendations — we'd love to tell you all about the area's hidden gems and must-dos. In the meantime, here's a good sampling of some of our staff favorites for things to see in San Francisco:

Sights & Serenity

• Paper Tree
  For stationery appreciators: Make all your origami dreams come true at this purveyor of paper crafts. It’s an easy walk across the street, kitty-corner to the hotel.
• Alta Plaza Park
  For the best stairs in the city: A short, scenic stroll into Pacific Heights leads you to the terraced grandeur of Alta Plaza Park. The summit offers a stunning 360-degree view of the Presidio and the Bay—perfect for a morning coffee or watching the local pups play.
• Lafayette Park
  For a peaceful hilltop retreat: Bordered by Victorian mansions, this 11-acre oasis is ideal for unwinding. Enjoy the "Gathering Meadow," the modern playground, or a quick match on the hilltop tennis courts.
• Pearl Spa
  For a relaxing girls’ day: This Korean-style women’s spa offers revitalizing treatments, including their famous brown sugar body scrubs, shiatsu massages, and collagen face masks.

Local Flavor & Finds

• Marufuku Ramen
  For ramen you’ll remember: The line can get long at this Japantown ramen staple, but hang tight—the Hakata-style tonkotsu, with ultra-thin noodles and milky bone broth, is worth the wait.
• Miyako Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop
  For frozen treats with a side of nostalgia: With more than 100 flavors of ice cream and jars of retro candy lining the shelves, this shop is a throwback to another time in all the best ways.
• Soko Hardware
  For everything you never knew you needed: A family-owned business since 1925, this store is full of colorful paper lanterns, fine china, Japanese brushes, and, yes, even some hardware.

Legendary Nightlife

• The Fillmore
  For a night of music history: Located just two blocks away from Hotel Enso, this legendary venue once hosted Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead. Catch a show under the famous chandeliers and try to snag one of their iconic tradition-steeped concert posters.
• Boom Boom Room
  For late-night grooves and soul: This sultry, low-lit juke joint is a staple of the historic Fillmore Jazz District. Expect incredible live blues, funk, and soul sets just a five-minute walk from your room.