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Reviews of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

495 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America

#48 of 221 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1201 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Would skip it due to tenderlion location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is around tenderlion which has a 250% higher crime rate versus rest of USA. My understanding was that breakfast was included & it was communicated at check-in but it was not. Manager could have given us a complimentary breakfast as a goodwill gesture

    Staff were exceptional. Extremely helpful. Came to the room to give us a kettle, a baby cot, a microwave and multiple other smaller things

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    overall good hotel with great location, room size was generous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room Sizes were good and staff was fantastic, they were able to accomodate our request for a late check-out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of a spa

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    RELAXING
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the Bed was a bit uncomfortable because the side i slept on was lower than the right side.

    we were on the 14th floor, we upgraded and were very happy with the room . the bed on the left side however was lower than the right side. other than that it was an amazing stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only issue we experienced was our room ac was not working properly, but they were quick to bring us a fan.

    We were near by walking distance to great restaurants and shopping.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, comfortable, large rooms, helpful staff, nice furnishings. Good location too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel, the rooms just need to be vacuumed better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was dusty especially the carpet and pull out sofa bed. The shower pressure wasn't very good and it was difficult to get the shower temperature correct.

    The location was good, easy walking to all the attractions. The room decor was nice and modern and it was convenient having coffee machine, hairdryer and safe in the room. The gym had excellent equipment and the internet throughout the hotel was really good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Great stay in SF
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    General issue of SF with homeless. Tenderloin is just next door....

    Staff was nice and helpfull, we received the room a bit earlier than check in time with nice view on the city. Great stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff in the check in, namely Mr. Stan, was more interested in selling upgrades than in providing a clean service. The window of my room was not working properly

    Location is great! Breakfast staff super kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Nice hotel at the centre
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Everything was fine.

    We liked our stay at the hotel: excellent location, friendly staff, and nice breakfast. It is great value for money. Absolutely ecommended.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little noisy

    Nice big rooms, and excellent showers

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was expensive for breakfast. And no views due to location of building.

    Room was large and very comfortable. Hotel had great bar and coffee shop. Lovely decor and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent experience!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice location, kind staff and good facilities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Executive Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Location in the centre (5 min walk from the Union square), clean and spacious room, great breakfast “a la carte”, stylish lobby and rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, price and room.

    It was 2 blocks from union square, very convenient location. The room was very nice and the staff was very friendly. The concierge was particularly helpful, he recommended very good places to visit and dine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good!

    Hotel is clean and well appointed. It offers hotel restaurant/bar, as well as a cafe for a casual breakfast or lunch - the food was great at both! Friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms and comfortable beds. Locations is near Union Square if that's what you're looking for - not sure I would want to walk alone at night but there is someone at the front door so taxi or a car service is fine. Valet parking is not cheap ($75.) but worth it in my opinion.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Upscale hotel just off Union Square, comfortable and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location is great, newly remodeled, friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    7.0
    It was an okay experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise complaint on me( I’ve never had a noise complaint ).

    View was great and everything was clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Good place with great staff at central spots
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Despite two minor complaints, I would visit the hotel again. First, the cleaning staff missed out one day to take care of my bed and towels. Second, the ac was noisy and the air inside fairly sticky. Opening the window was challenging but helped, accepting the smell from outside. A major issue for me was a necessary invoice change for my employer. Getting a change on my invoice after leaving the hotel was a nightmare. Many messages and e-mail were required without response.

    Overall a great place to stay. Very central, great staff and nice rooms. I really enjoyed the helpfulness of the employees and their kind way to ask if I needed anything. The room was nice and large with plenty of daylight. Everything was clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Really felt like I lived there! The place is amazing!
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was perfect!

    Very clean, very comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, I didn’t know they didn’t have on-site parking.

    It was clean and service was great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No microwave in the room

    Very spacious room. Clean, nice location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, near union square
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing as such

    Location was perfect. Rooms were decent size too

    Stayed in December 2023

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