The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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

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Room (Private Apartment)
Exterior
Meeting facility
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is AU$327
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • SHN Curran Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Union Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Warfield Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

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

Room (Private Apartment)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco places you steps from SHN Curran Theatre and within a 10-minute stroll of Grace Cathedral. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The Redwood Room serves American cuisine. Meeting rooms, a business centre, and coworking space are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Union Square hotel include Orpheum Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Orpheum Theatre - 12 min walk
  • Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - 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 International Airport (SFO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mason - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Redwood Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Historic San Francisco hotel in Union Square with a 24-hour fitness centre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 372 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1915
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers 372 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 75 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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

  • Free 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

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 aged 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 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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 36.00 for adults and from USD 36.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 75 per day (525 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD75 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$265.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

The closest beach to The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is Ocean Beach (9.2 km).

What makes The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco.

Does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

No, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Dogs are welcome at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 935 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1306 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a hotel
Impressed. Recommend the avocado toast for breakfast. Near to everything downtown but still quiet. (For those who haven’t been to San Francisco, you may be put off by the zombie like homelessness but you would never know it inside this gem of a hotel).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
protest in neighborhood. hotel located in bad downtown area with lots of homeless. older hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mai

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The one besroom suite was an exceptional stay. I loved the panaramic view of this city and the spacious room we had. I would book again in this suite! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Klifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service. A little close to tenderloin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had the best view of the city. Had 1 issue with a bug in the bed but they addressed it quickly and with no hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is always great. Valet and “resort fee” Is an additional $150 so that is not so great. Hotel and staff always 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jentry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Hotel was great and the rooms were clean. I would stay again. The hotel walls are notably thin. Regarding location, it’s close to union square, which is convenient if you’re a first-time visitor, but it’s on the edge of an area you don’t want to be in. We did not have any issues, but I wouldn't have wanted to be by myself in the area after dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and The breakfast is great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at The Clift
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the Clift hotel was good the rooms were clean and upgraded. The only issue was that they remodeled the lobby and the redwood room. There used to be great art work in the lobby and in the redwood room there was moving art on the wall. They should return the lobby and redwood room to the original way it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Chiang, Toronto

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Han

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our one night stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The surrounding of the property was dirty and noisy. But this is not the property fault. The room was ok. Nothing luxurious but it comfortable for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to say but “great and comfortable stay.”
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

asia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, beautiful renovated hotel, wonderful bar the right place if you like to stay in union square
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

THierry

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
No food available No VIP Access, No Voucher received
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024