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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property

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55-inch TV with digital channels, pay films
Restaurant
View from property
Meeting facility
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, SHN Curran Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private Apartment-King

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior King Suite-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

One-Bedroom King Suite-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite-King-Mobility Accessible-Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite-King-Mobility/Hearing Accessible-Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room - Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive King Room - Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior King Suite With Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King - City View - Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive 2 Queen - Mobility Accessible - Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Studio King ADA Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 8 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

  • SHN Curran Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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

  • ‪Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herb N'Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cocobang - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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
  • Bicycles
  • Stereo

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
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

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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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1064 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1454 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Gilat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and modern rooms in a gut renovated building. i had a corner room on a high floor that was very spacious and had a great view of downtown and even some water in the horizon. very walkable area close to union square. confortable bed, appreciate the keurig coffee maker, water bottles and very stylish and spacious lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

martin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynnet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!!!! Great customer service. Super sweet staff. Security is beyond amazing on property. No one can just go to your room. Rooms are excellent. My go to stay from now on in San fran
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff helpful. The location worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Byron Preston

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

All great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

JORGE

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pamela, Squamish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge clean room. Friendly staff. Only downside is I could hear doors slamming shut all night when people returned to their room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Brooklyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 2 weeks. Immaculate rooms, beautiful views and very good service. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Martina

Business traveller
A lot of hidden costs and the receipt was not accepted by my company for work travel. They add RESORT fee. Most of it not used and FOOD credits also unused. They tell you at the desk upon check in and what do I do? Make a new reservation on the day I am supposed to check in? The neighborhood is not good. Maybe two blocks over is much safer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, San Francisco

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super friendly and the lobby and rooms were clean and updated. The bar off the lobby was a good time. It’s really close to Union Square and theaters. It doesn’t have parking, but there are safe nearby garages.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff were super helpful and friendly. Note: No Valet or Onsite parking. Closeby garage is $40 per night with in & out 1x per day. No Ice machines: call front desk and ice is delivered to room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attendants in the front were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enkhmurun

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Exeter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026