The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
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Lobby
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Room, 1 King Bed, City View | View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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)
    13 min drive

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Private Apartment)

  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 86 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

  • Grace Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orpheum Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 25 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 center
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.

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 public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–noon on weekends: USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Redwood Room
  • Fredericks
  • The Living Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch HDTV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 894 out of 1258 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1258 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1258 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1258 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1258 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

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and everybody who helped us with our weekend stay in San Francisco
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

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

10/10 Excellent

liu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place and very nice room among DT San Francisco but it’s is very hard to find parking in this area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good attentive staff, rooms are big for family of 4. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. I love eating at the bar, it has a good atmosphere and good music.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, great location. Could not fault. The restaurant was also lovely with nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very walkable. Within walking distance to great dining and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Spokane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very central location close to everything I wanted to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super close to Union Square and in a central area that felt safe. The rooms were clean and a decent size. My only issue was the closet and bathroom had a mildew/cat pee scent to them. I don’t know if this was just a single room issue or if others felt that way as well. The staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Jazz band in lounge was a nice feature
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, jackson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Stay here as often as I can.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024