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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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55-inch TV with digital channels, pay films
Room (Private Apartment)
Room (Private Apartment)
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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
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About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Redwood Room
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness, cleanliness, and overall comfort
  • Steps from SHN Curran Theatre and 8 minutes by foot from Grace Cathedral
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

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

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 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
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: 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1058 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1446 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Odilon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

tania

Staf
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, polite staff, quite clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff at the front desk saturday evening was very non inviting. We came in about 10:30pm . The two at the front desk made me feel like I was not important. There was no bell hop or even a cart. They saw I had several bags and did nothing. My first impression was meh. Also there was no door man to help out with where to park, and the front desk did not recommend anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Clive

Business traveller
This is the first time I have stayed in The Clift for a number of years. Previously it was upscale and sophisticated, now, not so much. There’s nothing much wrong but then nothing much right. It’s just, average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ELISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Great staff Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TRINA, Stillwater

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edena

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We reserved a king room with a junior suite. It had a sitting area. It was really nice. The staff was great. Room was really clean, clean and comfortable. Our room came with a $36 credit per guest to use the restaurant downstairs for breakfast. It was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Santay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely spacious, clean and the staff was very nice. Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025