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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near SHN Curran Theatre

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
At the heart of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Savor light fare at The Redwood Room or grab a coffee to-go from the on-site cafe, then unwind by the lobby fireplace. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $161
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Room (Private Apartment)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orpheum Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 29 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 40 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
  • South San Francisco Station - 15 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 25 min walk
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 4 min walk
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 5 min walk
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 5 min walk

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

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Lombard Street. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 4 minutes and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 372 rooms
    • Arranged over 17 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1915
  • ATM/banking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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.

Also known as

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Clift Hotel
Clift Hotel San Francisco
Clift San Francisco
San Francisco Clift Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco
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Clift Royal Sonesta
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Yes, The Redwood Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco like?

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is a short 4-minute walk from Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and 16 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and great by multiple guests. (13 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near many good restaurants and has a breakfast restaurant on site. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, excellent location, friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast located on ground level. Nice big room for my family.
Crystal, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Clift Rocks!

Our visit was wonderful. The staff were kind and friendly.
Miguel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great
jose luis, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Marianna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best room in the city

We loved the upgrade to a suite, it was perfect for my business trip, the view of the vity was amazing a perfect backdrop to a wonderful room. We were treated well and we enjoyed our stay it was a wonderful day I definatelly recommend this hotel and I will come again.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Comfortable room, good location, and comfortable lobby/lounge area.
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed staying here.
Michele-Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is great place
Gang, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and great location
Ricardo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff Beautiful facility and wonderful event experience.
Tonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Justice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, lovely 1930s bar
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friday Night

Stayed one night, got an upgrade from Hotels.com to a suite. So all good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect staying Unfortunately there are homeless around but not so many
Alejandro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff very nice and frendly!!

10/10 Exceptional

Professional, courteous, friendly staff; clean, well appointed room.
Elaine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpfull.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a girls b-day trip and it was fabulous!
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and beautiful rooms very happy with this place
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable. It’s well located for San Francisco fun.
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was super nice and felt fancy.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Comfortanle and clean
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable time

Quick business trip loved the bed very comfortable and enjoyed my time here.
Gavin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a hotel

It was par excellence!
Christopher, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness and The breakfast is great!!!
Myris, 4-night trip