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) | 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
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel blends historic charm with modern comforts in San Francisco. Enjoy light fare at The Redwood Room, grab coffee from the on-site cafe, or relax by the lobby fireplace. The central location and helpful staff consistently earn praise from guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Separate bedroom
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • ‪Herb N'Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cocobang - ‬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 a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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. 960 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1315 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuj Yugpradhan

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, the bar is great with good drinks and food. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the hotel was fantastic! And great service, beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Luiz Moreira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hallways and room in a top-notch hotel that definitely earned my repeat business.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! My wife and I started in on of the suites with an amazing view and the staff was beyond helpful, and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALVADOR ULISES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bien ubicada, me volveria a hospedar. Instalaciones perfectas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bonnie

I’m old so don’t go out at night - a few movie channels for evenings would be nice, but I enjoyed it.. loved having a good breakfast place on site!’ Overall a lovely stay, thank you …
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful property, nice amenities, free upgrade, let me check in early because they had a room available- which we were very appreciative of. The staff was professional, very helpful and knowledgable and went out of their way to help. Will definitelt stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this location and I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely staff and just over all nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Siena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel that is well situated for easy access to main sites. Bed was very comfortable, room size was adequate and staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel basically downtown. Almost everything is in a walkable distance. You should avoid the Tenderloin district especially during darkness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at Clift Royal Sonesta. Great location and excellent service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and very clean hotel. We loved being greeted each time we had entered the building, and loved how quiet our stay was. We had the best breakfast at Frederick’s that was located within the same building of the hotel and overall enjoyed how close it was to tourist attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are staying in the Union Square area of SF this is a great hotel choice. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Todo muy bien
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very Satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025