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Hotel The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

495 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America – Great location - show map – Subway Access

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8.2
Very Good
982 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Total

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

Again, the staff, other than the aforementioned, were lovely. The suite was well designed and comfortable. The bed and bedding were divine. Room service was prompt and delicious. The location is convenient and the room was fairly quiet.

Localkolor57 United States of America

We went to the Curran Theater which is right next door, to see the part 1 and part 2 of Harry Potter. It was great to have the hotel so close so that we were able to come back between performances. Because last performance didn’t end until 10:30 , we choose to spend the night, and take Bart home the next day. Great experience for the family. Our lovely room had two queen beds. Plenty of room for two adults and two teenagers.

Sandra United States of America

The best location if you want to stay near Curran Theatre, great hotel, spacious room, great and helpful staff

Citra United States of America

Great location. Nice staff. Pretty hotel. Good price.

Colin United States of America

staff were super friendly and accommodating. we were there on a weekend night and it was very quiet. The hotel is currently wrapped in scaffolding and tarps which was a surprise when we arrived because that wasn't indicated when we booked the room. However, they credited back some of the costs and in the end, it dod not affect the stay at the hotel. The breakfast buffet was great and super nice waiter!

Carl United States of America

The desk clerk and the manager are very nice and helpful. The manager upgraded us to a studio suite because we hated our first room which was tiny, had tinier bathroom than hotels in Europe and had plastic over the only window. The bellhop is superb! One evening I was carrying a bucket of ice from the bar to my room and he ran up and insisted on carrying it for me. I told him I didn't need help but he ran ahead of me and punched the elevator button and then jumped in and pushed my floor button for me. I've never had service like this in my life and I've travelled the world.

Katherine United States of America

The staff was very friendly and helpful! The rooms were spacious and cozy.

Kelly United States of America

Great location. The Redwood bar is still beautiful, though music sucks and wine choices were not great.

Jere United States of America

Incredible hospitality. Came here for a birthday. They upgraded our room, gave us drink coupons, and sent a bottle of sparkling wine to the room on the house. The location was perfectly central to all of our planned activities and there are great little restaurants on the street.

Daniel United States of America

I usually stay at AirBnB but I decided to try a hotel for once (in a long time). I really like the Clift. It's super well located (I go frequently to SF) and really nice bedrooms.

Martin Argentina

Great location!

8.9
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8.2
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  • “Again, the staff, other than the aforementioned, were lovely. The suite was well designed and comfortable. The bed and bedding were divine. Room service was prompt and delicious.”
    Localkolor57 Localkolor57 United States of America United States of America
  • “We went to the Curran Theater which is right next door, to see the part 1 and part 2 of Harry Potter. It was great to have the hotel so close so that we were able to come back between performances.”
    Sandra Sandra United States of America United States of America
  • “The best location if you want to stay near Curran Theatre, great hotel, spacious room, great and helpful staff”
    Citra Citra United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. Nice staff. Pretty hotel. Good price.”
    Colin Colin United States of America United States of America
  • “staff were super friendly and accommodating. we were there on a weekend night and it was very quiet.”
    Carl Carl United States of America United States of America
  • “The desk clerk and the manager are very nice and helpful. The manager upgraded us to a studio suite because we hated our first room which was tiny, had tinier bathroom than hotels in Europe and had...”
    Katherine Katherine United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was very friendly and helpful! The rooms were spacious and cozy.”
    Kelly Kelly United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. The Redwood bar is still beautiful, though music sucks and wine choices were not great.”
    Jere Jere United States of America United States of America
  • “Incredible hospitality. Came here for a birthday. They upgraded our room, gave us drink coupons, and sent a bottle of sparkling wine to the room on the house.”
    Daniel Daniel United States of America United States of America
  • “I usually stay at AirBnB but I decided to try a hotel for once (in a long time). I really like the Clift. It's super well located (I go frequently to SF) and really nice bedrooms.”
    Martin Martin Argentina Argentina

Stay in the heart of San Francisco – Great location - show map

One of our top picks in San Francisco. Located in San Francisco, 1,300 feet from Union Square, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides accommodations with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness center and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The accommodations features nightclub and a concierge service.

At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Moscone Center is 0.8 mi from The Clift Royal Sonesta, while San Francisco City Hall is 0.9 mi away. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 12 mi from the accommodations.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Francisco, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 10, 2010
Hotel chain/brand: Sonesta Collection Hotel

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Most popular amenities

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Free WiFi
Family rooms
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

뀐 Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

끸 Private parking at the hotel

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8.2
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
    • Guests said the beds were comfortable
  • Value for money7.2
    • Some guests said extra charges may apply
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.3

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  • Localkolor57 United States of America

    “Again, the staff, other than the aforementioned, were lovely. The suite was well designed and comfortable. The bed and bedding were divine. Room service was prompt and delicious. The location is convenient and the room was fairly quiet.”

  • Sandra United States of America

    “We went to the Curran Theater which is right next door, to see the part 1 and part 2 of Harry Potter. It was great to have the hotel so close so that we were able to come back between performances. Because last performance didn’t end until 10:30 , we choose to spend the night, and take Bart home the next day. Great experience for the family. Our lovely room had two queen beds. Plenty of room for two adults and two teenagers.” Read more

  • Citra United States of America

    “The best location if you want to stay near Curran Theatre, great hotel, spacious room, great and helpful staff”

  • Colin United States of America

    “Great location. Nice staff. Pretty hotel. Good price.”

  • Carl United States of America

    “staff were super friendly and accommodating. we were there on a weekend night and it was very quiet. The hotel is currently wrapped in scaffolding and tarps which was a surprise when we arrived because that wasn't indicated when we booked the room. However, they credited back some of the costs and in the end, it dod not affect the stay at the hotel. The breakfast buffet was great and super nice waiter!” Read more

  • Katherine United States of America

    “The desk clerk and the manager are very nice and helpful. The manager upgraded us to a studio suite because we hated our first room which was tiny, had tinier bathroom than hotels in Europe and had plastic over the only window. The bellhop is superb! One evening I was carrying a bucket of ice from the bar to my room and he ran up and insisted on carrying it for me. I told him I didn't need help but he ran ahead of me and punched the elevator button and then jumped in and pushed my floor button for me. I've never had service like this in my life and I've travelled the world.” Read more

  • Kelly United States of America

    “The staff was very friendly and helpful! The rooms were spacious and cozy. ”

  • Jere United States of America

    “Great location. The Redwood bar is still beautiful, though music sucks and wine choices were not great. ”

  • Daniel United States of America

    “Incredible hospitality. Came here for a birthday. They upgraded our room, gave us drink coupons, and sent a bottle of sparkling wine to the room on the house. The location was perfectly central to all of our planned activities and there are great little restaurants on the street.” Read more

  • Martin Argentina

    “I usually stay at AirBnB but I decided to try a hotel for once (in a long time). I really like the Clift. It's super well located (I go frequently to SF) and really nice bedrooms.”

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    We have a mini-fridge in each guest room.


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Hotel surroundings *
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What's nearby
  • Curran Theatre
    0 miles
  • Geary Theater
    0.1 miles
  • San Francisco Playhouse
    0.1 miles
  • Union Square
    0.2 miles
  • San Francisco Cable Car
    0.2 miles
  • Westfield San Francisco Center
    0.3 miles
  • Golden Gate Theater
    0.3 miles
  • Xanadu Gallery
    0.3 miles
  • SF Masonic Auditorium
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • San Francisco City Hall
    0.7 miles
  • Coit Tower
    1.1 miles
  • Lombard Street
    1.1 miles
  • Oracle Park
    1.3 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square
    1.4 miles
  • Pier 39
    1.5 miles
  • Anchor Brewing Company
    1.7 miles
  • Alcatraz
    2.8 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge
    4 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge
    4 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Powell St. Station - BART
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Oakland International Airport
    11.3 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport
    11.9 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    39.4 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Velvet Room

    Food: American

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Most popular amenities

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Free WiFi
Family rooms
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Bar
Pets
  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities
  • Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $59 per day.

  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shoeshine Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Honeymoon suite
  • VIP room facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Chinese

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House rules The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco takes special requests – add in the next step!

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
$40 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
$40 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Standard parking rates apply for all vehicles (see parking policies). For oversize vehicles there is an additional charge plus tax. Please contact the property for details.

There is a Clift USD 28 Tax Inclusive Mandatory Urban Facility Fee per night, per room which includes:

- Standard in room WiFi: 10MB upload/download for up to 4 devices (a USD 17.95 value)
- USD 10.00 credit per day per room in Velvet Room, Living Room and Redwood Room (must be consumed on a daily basis and may not be rolled over to the following day)
- Local, 1-800 and long distance phone calls within the United States included
- Unlimited use of 24-hour fitness center

Pet fee is 75 USD per stay.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

  • Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco by:

    • Car 40min

  • The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco has 1 restaurant:

    • Velvet Room

  • Room options at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Nightclub/DJ

  • The prices at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is 1,150 feet from the center of San Francisco.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

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