We love Japantown and come a few times per year. This hotel is so convenient to the mall (all the shopping and restaurants you could want). I've stayed here many times and always love it. Only two things that kept this from being perfect: the mattress and the lack of bathroom door. The mattresses are usually fine, but not the one in this room. Also, I don't think the lack of door would bother me except that my husband decided to shower at night and I couldn't sleep because...lights! Honestly, though, I'd stay here again. So there's that.

Our stay was almost perfect, but marred by the sorry state of the mattress in our room - worn, saggy and uncomfortable. The A/C was not working in our room - it may be that there is no in-room A/C and the 60s era building relies on SF's natural air conditioning. The views from the spacious and well appointed high floor room were spectacular. The common area was comfortable and nicely decorated, so we enjoyed pre and post dinner drinks there. Breakfast was not included, and absurdly expensive, so we had a satisfying espresso and breakfast biscuit at Mattina.

Took the family for a weekend trip to attend the nearby Japanese Children's Day festivities and it was a fantastic trip. The incredible location with less than 5 minutes walking to anything you want from amazing restaurants to Japanese shopping (from groceries to very high quality kitchenware, art and souvenirs) is truly unique and wonderful. Check out Sodo Hardware shop just a min down the street for amazing tools and tasteful souvenirs.

Everyone at this hotel was very attentive, and the service was excellent. I would recommend it and will definitely be back soon.

This was my second stay at the Hotel Kabuki. We stayed in a separate tower this time- we were offered the upgrade to a higher floor last time with a beautiful view of the city. This time, we had a courtyard view and view of the other building. The room was larger however we didn't use the room as much.