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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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Room (Private Apartment) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Lobby sitting area
Room (Private Apartment) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Cocktail bar
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Orpheum Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room (Private Apartment)

  • 109 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Historic hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers 372 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Redwood Room
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from SHN Curran Theatre and 7 minutes on foot from Grace Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco.

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to noon.
The Redwood Room – This cocktail bar specialises in American cuisine and only serves light fare.
Fredericks – This café specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
The Living Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 36 for adults and USD 36 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fredericks
  • The Living Room
  • The Redwood Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1915
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch HDTV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
For guests with pets, a pet indemnity form must be filled out at the Front Desk when checking-in. An additional cleaning fee may be applied after check-out, if necessary.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 36.00 for adults and from USD 36.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Clift Hotel
Clift Hotel San Francisco
Clift San Francisco
San Francisco Clift Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Clift Royal Sonesta
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1314 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary L

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everytime I am in SF I stay here. Beautiful hotel with a fabulous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Hotel clean and in excellent condition. Any issue resolved promptly. I’ve stayed here many times and will continue to do so
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall but poor sound proofing you can hear everything in the next room, so not easy to sleep when you can hear other guests talking.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, clean and comfortable. Main bar Redwood Room closed on Sunday and Monday, so never experienced it and chose this hotel for that amenity. Shame it was closed. Had to change rooms as rooms ending in “31” share a wall with service elevator which is very noisy all night long. It hums and clanks. No sleep first night. Moved away from service elevator and that was far better. Lobby is quiet and lifeless lacking fun energy. Dull captures it. Overall the hotel is nice but needs some ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mel Kristel Rosco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In general this hotel is a nice place to stay specially it is located in the heart of the city. Close proximity to public transport. Easy access to restaurant, pharmacy and convenient stores as everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliesia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Nice and quite location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds, great location, beautiful large rooms- executive king- delicious breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, the only thing I thought was super tacky and deceiving was I had breakfast in the Fredrick’s cafe this morning which would have totaled to about $30 and the total was $39. I asked why it was so high and the man said “taxes”. I was taken aback cause I’m from San Diego and I heard it was more expensive in SF but I thought that was crazy. So I asked for an itemized bill cause I wanted to see what the tax rate was. When he gave it to me, there was a $6 service charge on there. Which is fine- add on a service charge. But don’t run my card, give me a slip that says total, tip, final total- and when I ask why it came to the amount you said “taxes”. No, sir, you were trying to double dip on the tip! So the stay was great except for the guy at Fredrick’s who acted in poor taste. The eggs Benedict was good though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YAHONG

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful! The pictures online do not do it justice. The oarking was a bit complicated but it was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nadja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Noise pollution

The rooms are nice and are cleaned every day. The heating is very very loud when it should reach the desired temperature. Sleeping is impossible, so always have to turn it off at night. This would be less good in winter. The fridge also whistles all the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sahil

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not helpful at all, when we left a wallet in a room, asked staff for 49 hrs to please check if they found, they kept saying one thing,we dint find it, when I went and checked the room , we recovered the wallet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carribean

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Datinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this for someone and they loved the property!! They felt safe and felt the hotel was very clean. Location was great too
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todd at the front desk was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Brooklyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Clift, for many years, has been a very nice hotel in the Union Square area of San Francisco. It's pretty much as I remembered it from a stay maybe 25 years ago -- although updated probably a few times since. Although the neighborhood has a gritty urban appearance, my wife and I felt very safe and secure. The lobby, breakfast restaurant and spectacular Redwood bar are all very handsome and welcoming public spaces. The staff was both friendly and quite helpful. Our executive room with two queen beds was very clean and well maintained. Housekeeping was excellent. The overall value we received for what we paid couldn't be beat, especially in a city where prices are very high for lodging, housing and food. As to food, there are several pretty decent diners within a few blocks for breakfast and lunch -- although the restaurant in The Clift is every bit as good as any of those diners.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I so enjoyed our stay at Clift Royal Sonesta! The staff was superb, beds comfortable, location walkable to everything we wanted to see in the heart of Union Square. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Truckee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. The staff are very friendly, yet professional. Rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025