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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property

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Room (Private Apartment)
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Room (Private Apartment)
Lobby sitting area
Cocktail bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 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)

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 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
(27 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room (Private Apartment)

  • 109 sq m
  • 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)
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(65 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 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)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

With a stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco in San Francisco (Union Square), you'll be steps from SHN Curran Theatre and 7 minutes by foot from Grace Cathedral. .This historic hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Orpheum Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Orpheum Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • ‪Cocobang - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 372 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre 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 cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films

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

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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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1304 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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds were comfy but the walls are thin. Could hear next door occupants sneezing and other things… also, from 7-10 am could hear upstairs noise, maybe our room was below housekeeping storage? Room was nice size, beds were comfy and staff were polite. Fredrick’s was delicious choice for breakfast next door. Would I stay here again, probably not. I can’t say location was fabulous bc of union square, two blocks over, lots of homeless and sketchy for the family to feel safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Just a great experience overall room was a corner room 1533 just beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean. Paid for a king room but got a queen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a good hotel, however the noise at night was too much and I didn't even receive any perk or recognition of my status Expedia VIP . Even when I arrived an hour before the check-in time and asked for early check-in They said they would only give it to me by paying 75 dlls
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

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

8/10 Good

Karem, Miramar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was great. The room was large and clean; the staff was friendly. The only issue with the property is its location. It’s in Union Square, just on the inner perimeter of the Tenderloins. Walking a block or two in most directions will place you squarely in unsafe territory. The streets were filled with unhoused individuals, many of whom appeared to be on drugs. There was human excrement on the streets, etc. I would not stay there again for that reason.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wil

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

10/10 Excellent

sylvain

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Travelled with family
Welcoming and clean spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miracle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to Union Square and the famous Cable Cart system. Public transport is easily accessible from this location, so should you be interested in adventuring to other areas, this location makes it easy. There are several nice cafes and restaurants around, including the Redroom at the hotel itself giving lots of.options for dining. Be mindful that this property is located close to the Tenderloin, so be careful traversing at night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga Patricia Vazquez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don't have space to put the cloth and the bathtub held the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Maricopa

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEHUN, Torrance

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

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff. Surrounding area is sketchy for sure so keep your wits about you or walk with someone else. Parking garages near by are terrible aside from the self parking one. No Valet on property either which was a bummer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greatvstay

I stayed here when in San Fran for business. The location is very central. The hotel is newly refurbished and is in tip top condition. They were very accommodating in making sure we had a quiet room. The redroom is worth a visit but be sure to go in happy hour otherwise it’s very pricey. The gym was equipped enough and clean. It could be more eco friendly, we hung up towels but they were still replaced. And the cups for coffee are disposable which seems unnecessary. I’m sure also there is a more eco friendly way to provide water in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trang, AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

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