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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Room (Private Apartment) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Private Apartment)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
HDTV
  • 109 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Orpheum Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mason - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Upscale historic hotel near Grace Cathedral
Located close to SHN Curran Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Redwood Room, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 372 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches 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 crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 movies

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 age 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Clift
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
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco pet-friendly?

Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco located?

Located in Union Square, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SHN Curran Theatre and Grace Cathedral. Orpheum Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 964 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1330 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms Pleasant Staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reliably an excellent choice for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the big chair and the hotel bar, it was super close to everything, and lots of restaurants were nearby. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Room comfortable. Easy walking to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEHUN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and the staffs were kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, spacious, well appointed rooms. Kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and rooms to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Welcoming and clean spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location. Nicely renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nubia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, very nice area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viridiana

It was near Union square and the hotel was very clean and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in general, great room, comfortable bed. Only downside was proximity to some sketchy neighborhoods.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in San Francisco now (as a local). Perfect stay, Fredreicks is pretty good for breakfast, but you also have Pinecrest a block down which is as San Francisco as it gets. I was well taken care of by the staff. Redwood Bar is also swanky if you're into that sort of thing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliesia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Live this place! Super nice staff
Stayed 1 night 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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, both in the hotel and the cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Clift is a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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