Hotel Kabuki

Item: Hotel Kabuki
Rating: 45
Author: Shane Fonner

A spectacular tea-based cocktail developed by the stellar bar staff at the Kabuki.

A wall of record covers reverberates the vibe of the music-infused property.

Beds are super comfy.

Changing colors of the Kabuki at night.

In the Zen Japanese garden, watching koi and wishing we didn't have to leave.

Modern (relevent) artwork in the room.

Panoramic views over San Francisco.

Sumo wallpaper. Enough said, very into this.

Taking full advantage of the heavy bag.

TCB again. Never not working.

TCB always.

The double-height lobby is voluminous by day, while the dropped lighting makes it quite cozy at night.

The generous gym is an absolute delight, and expansive.

The lobby offers a bevy of design heavy seating options.

The lovely bar makes a negroni and serves a bevy of sake, too.

The newly-renovated double-height lobby is airy and bright.

The Bar – The selection of drinks, service, and bartenders are roundly outstanding.
The Staff – Everyone on site, from the front desk to the management staff, are delightful. They’re pleasant, well informed, and always very helpful.
The Location – I loved the location of Hotel Kabuki. It’s completely central, but feels like you’re out of the hustle of the center city. Also, the Japanese garden and koi pond were super nice touches.
The Gym – The biggest, most well fitted hotel gym I’ve had the pleasure of using.
The Showers - Like in Japan, the showers take up a whole room. Well worth the sacrifice elsewhere (though the room was still quite large).
The Views – Since the hotel is settled near the peak of a hill, the views are panoramic in every direction. The higher the floor, the better.

Total: 45/50

Type
Freshly retrofitted Japan-town musicians’ favorite.
Vibe
Post-Industrial Eastern-inspired chic.
Location
Japantown – Great location in central San Francisco within easy walk of some impressive restaurants, shops, and cultural must-sees, and within a 15-minute Lyft or Uber of almost anywhere in the city.
Rooms
225
Music
Music varies but is eclectic, thanks to the “help yourself” record player in the lobby – free for guests to use and choose records as they wish.
Year Opened
The building was originally built in 1968 to serve as a community center for Japanese-American residents, and later was home to the Japanese Consulate, before embodying its current iteration as the Hotel Kabuki. It was first renovated in 2007, before undergoing a massive transformation in late 2017 / early 2018.
Designed By
Brooklyn-based MARKZEFF.

Health & Wellness
Yes – an incredibly large, spacious, and light filled subterranean compound.
Restaurant
No restaurant on site, but very close to some exceptional small places in easy walking distance
Bar
Yes – very well stocked with their customized alcohol-infused tea, along with a full bar and a lovely selection of sake.
Minibar
Yes
Children
Kids certainly welcome.
Price
Mid-luxury and well priced in the market.
Website
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1911 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Hotel Kabuki, Post Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Hotel Location Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA