The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
Historic San Francisco hotel in Union Square with 24-hour fitness

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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Room (Private Apartment) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
American cuisine
Room (Private Apartment) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception

Overview of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Popular LocationSHN Curran Theatre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnion Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWestin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUCSF/Chase Center Stop13 min drive

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room (Private Apartment)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, and is near a metro station. SHN Curran Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Grace Cathedral and Lombard Street. Orpheum Theatre and War Memorial Opera House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 4 min walk
  • Orpheum Theatre - 12 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 16 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive
  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Pinecrest Diner - 2 min walk
  • The Halal Guys - 2 min walk
  • Cafe Mason - 3 min walk
  • Black Sugar - 2 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Historic boutique hotel near Lombard Street
Located close to SHN Curran Theatre and Grace Cathedral, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The onsite American cuisine restaurant, The Redwood Room, features light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, 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), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the bar, helpful staff, and overall condition
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 comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–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 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
  • Built in 1915
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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
Parking height restrictions apply

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
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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.

How much is parking at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per night.

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.

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1024 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1024 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1024 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1024 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1024 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and restaurants and bar were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamadreza

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very approachable. Customer service was above & beyond with from the moment we checked in, until check out. Biggest highlight: The views from our room on the 11th floor were absolutely incredible! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The redwood bar is amazing, the staff is fantastic and the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saori, Ajax

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to union square and the GDC event i was staying for
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lobby! Rooms are cute and the view was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful room! Great stuff, breakfast restaurant available! In the heat of Union Square! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the deluxe suite and it was absolutely stunning.