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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
Travelers find inspiration in this vibrant San Francisco neighborhood where art, music, and culture thrive just steps from SHN Curran Theatre

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

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

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Private Apartment)

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco 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 Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge. Don't miss out on a visit to SOMArts. 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. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
Map
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square, San Francisco
    Union Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SHN Curran Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marines Memorial Theater
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Warfield Theatre
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Herb N'Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square
    2 min walk
  • Pinecrest Diner
    2 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    2 min walk
  • Lost Cat Bar & Bites
    2 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Upscale historic hotel near Orpheum Theatre
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 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 smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Coworking spaces, a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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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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Clift Royal Sonesta
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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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1053 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1439 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great character in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fredricks breakfasts were amazing and the Red Room was really cool - perfect hotel bar with a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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My stay was excellent as always! The staff and accommodations are the best!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, extra clean, breakfast was so good. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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Very nice and clean rooms, staff was incredible and the overall vibe and location was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

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Great place to stay Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. A bit pricy but very clean and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and helpful. Breakfast options seemed pre-made.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yue

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covennient location, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Lobby was lovely and welcoming, and the bar had 80s music on Saturday evening. Breakfast at the restaurant was easy and tasty. The room was clean and comfortable beds, quiet at night too. Union Square location close to T station and BART.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely situated close to alot of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Reanis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accomedating staff. Clean, calm and comfortable.
Came to San Fran for Spring Break and early Bday celebration. A bottle was sent to my room by management(Jason).
This map shows how close to everything the hotel is
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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Very nice and clean.I stayed in this hotel before.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gal

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Good location, polite staff, quite clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and super comfortable! Staff was attentive and everything was in great working order.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely spacious, clean and the staff was very nice. Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic property important to the history of San Francisco. The lobby has been re-done by Phillip Stark, and was popular with young workers on weekday afternoons. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I would reserve it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and family friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

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Room was lovely and staff great!! a couple suggestions being a previous hotelier Should be a nightlight in the bathroom, very hard to find in the middle of the night and when we checked in the TV did not work, the power cord was missing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, well appointed room in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Seble

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and great locatiin. Special thanks to Todd who was very attentive and addressed any concerns and Eric who who recommended great restaurants and sites to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean. About a 15 to 20 min walk to china town and little italy. Easy access to the trolly that takes you to market and the piers/fishermans warf.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sepideh

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The staff was wonderful. Mostly our concierge, Steve. He went above and beyond to make our anniversary so special. We are planning to go back to San Francisco later this summer and the main reason we will stay at Clift Royal Sonesta is the service level that Steve provided us. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

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Staff was amazing. The rooms felt clean and the hotel was very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Enkhmurun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and room cleaning everyday. Comfy & spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026