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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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8.5
Very Good
1,162 reviews

clean, friendly staff, helpful staff. great location

Sonali United States of America

I loved the old charm of the hotel. The hallways are wide and you don’t feel closed in. The lobby was terrific and while waiting on our car we felt very comfortable enjoying ourselves. The room was perfect! Clean, modern and spacious. For this to be a downtown hotel it was quiet and cozy.

Desiree United States of America

The location of the hotel is great. The room is clean, looks new and very big. The beds are very comfortable. The hotel has a nice small that give you a feeling of a clean and new hotel.

Sameer Bahrain

large, lovely room. Everything new and fresh including furniture and carpeting. Great central location. The nicest hotel staff that I have ever met.

Judy United States of America

The concierge Steve really cared about whether guests were enjoying their stay in SF.

Rita United States of America

stayed here before- great location and comfortable rooms

Lydia United States of America

location was great, and convenient for us. The bed and sofa were extremely comfortable, the shower and bathroom modern and clean with a sliding door.

Graham Singapore

beyond beautiful, this is hands down my favorite hotel

Richard United States of America

The staff ,Steve at concierge was amazing!!!!The nightclub a plus.

Marcela United States of America

staff was amazing, always willing to help and assist

Hanan Luxembourg
8.5
Very Good
1,162 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “clean, friendly staff, helpful staff. great location”
    Sonali Sonali United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved the old charm of the hotel. The hallways are wide and you don’t feel closed in. The lobby was terrific and while waiting on our car we felt very comfortable enjoying ourselves.”
    Desiree Desiree United States of America United States of America
  • “The location of the hotel is great. The room is clean, looks new and very big. The beds are very comfortable. The hotel has a nice small that give you a feeling of a clean and new hotel.”
    Sameer Sameer Bahrain Bahrain
  • “large, lovely room. Everything new and fresh including furniture and carpeting. Great central location. The nicest hotel staff that I have ever met.”
    Judy Judy United States of America United States of America
  • “The concierge Steve really cared about whether guests were enjoying their stay in SF.”
    Rita Rita United States of America United States of America
  • “stayed here before- great location and comfortable rooms”
    Lydia Lydia United States of America United States of America
  • “location was great, and convenient for us. The bed and sofa were extremely comfortable, the shower and bathroom modern and clean with a sliding door.”
    Graham Graham Singapore Singapore
  • “beyond beautiful, this is hands down my favorite hotel”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff ,Steve at concierge was amazing!!!!The nightclub a plus.”
    Marcela Marcela United States of America United States of America
  • “staff was amazing, always willing to help and assist”
    Hanan Hanan Luxembourg Luxembourg

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.2
8.5
Very Good
1,162 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.2
Filters
City view
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

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Conveniently set in the center of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a fitness center. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Private parking is available on site.

Every room comes with a safety deposit box and some feature city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast.

Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.

Popular points of interest near The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco include Union Square, San Francisco City Hall and Moscone Center. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 13 miles from the accommodation.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Bar
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

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

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sonali
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “clean, friendly staff, helpful staff. great location”
  • D
    Desiree
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved the old charm of the hotel. The hallways are wide and you don’t feel closed in. The lobby was terrific and while waiting on our car we felt very comfortable enjoying ourselves. The room was perfect! Clean, modern and spacious. For this to...”
  • Sameer
    BahrainBahrain
    “The location of the hotel is great. The room is clean, looks new and very big. The beds are very comfortable. The hotel has a nice small that give you a feeling of a clean and new hotel.”
  • Judy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “large, lovely room. Everything new and fresh including furniture and carpeting. Great central location. The nicest hotel staff that I have ever met.”
  • Rita
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The concierge Steve really cared about whether guests were enjoying their stay in SF.”
  • Lydia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “stayed here before- great location and comfortable rooms”
  • Graham
    SingaporeSingapore
    “location was great, and convenient for us. The bed and sofa were extremely comfortable, the shower and bathroom modern and clean with a sliding door.”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “beyond beautiful, this is hands down my favorite hotel”
  • Marcela
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff ,Steve at concierge was amazing!!!!The nightclub a plus.”
  • Hanan
    LuxembourgLuxembourg
    “staff was amazing, always willing to help and assist”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • What does food and beverage credit indicate
    Hello, Food and Beverage credit applies to consumptions at Fredericks, Redwood Room and mini bar in guestrooms.
    Answered on 30 January 2022
  • Is there a fridge inside this room?
    We have a mini-fridge in each guest room.
    Answered on 11 June 2020
  • Is there a mini-fridge in the Executive Two Queen Beds room?
    Yes. there is a mini-fridge is every guestroom.
    Answered on 4 May 2022
  • Hi. Which room is the room with the shower and the bathtub?
    Hello, it would be our Deluxe One Bedroom Suites.
    Answered on 29 January 2022
  • Does this suite have a sofa bed?
    Hello, majority of our Junior Suite King guestrooms do offer sofa beds.
    Answered on 30 January 2022
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Hotel area info *
Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Traditional
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
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Amenities of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Bar
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $70 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • 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
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Chinese

House rules

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

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted 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 35 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 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

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 per pet, per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

  • The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco has 3 restaurants:

    • Fredericks
    • The Redwood Room by The Clift
    • Lobby Living Room

  • Guests staying at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

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

  • 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.

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

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental

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

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad

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

  • Check-in at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.