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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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Enjoy a panoramic city view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a cozy armchair and desk area.
Enjoy a city view from the large bed in this stylish room, featuring a flat-screen TV, desk, and small table.
Enjoy a city view from the large windows in this room, featuring a bench and a lamp on a small table.
Enjoy a drink at the centrally located bar with a variety of seating options.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a comfortable seating area, high ceilings, and a modern fireplace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 725 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 585 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Private Apartment)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room (Private Apartment)

  • 1175 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4-star hotel in Union Square
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers 372 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

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

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services.

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and noon.
The Redwood Room - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only.
Fredericks - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
The Living Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. 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 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

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
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. 948 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1305 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

Oliesia

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Nadja

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to ensure that we had a child sitter at the last minute. The sitter service is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Hotel very nice. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piettro

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

Adrianna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, very comfortable stay and the staff was very accommodating. The area is tricky and isn’t the hotel’s fault. It’s a direct line to Union Square which is great but if you go two blocks down, you will hit the shady area of Downtown San Francisco. You just have to be mindful of that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025