The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4 stars
seg 6/10
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ter 7/10
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
C$ 210
/Cheapest rate per night
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Overview

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel features plenty of local decor, historic furniture, and modern elegance in its 20th century-inspired design. This hotel is located near the Financial District in San Francisco’s Union Square, just minutes from all of the best attractions and things to see in the city. Cable cars are steps away for easy transportation with a fun history lesson included. Guests of the hotel can also visit popular destinations like Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Telegraph Hill, the Embarcadero, and the Moscone Convention Center.

The hotel offers plenty of guest room options, including standard rooms, suites, and private apartments for extended stays and upgraded privacy and amenities. There are 372 rooms and suites available to choose from, offering beautiful views of the surrounding city and skyline. Guest rooms are all non-smoking and include complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TVs, luxury bedding and mattresses, separate living spaces and dressing rooms in select suites, and room service available to all guests. The Redwood Room offers onsite dining in a glamorous, historically charming setting, complete with a bar and lounge area.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center, over 12,000 square feet of event and meeting space, concierge services, in-room massages by appointment, complimentary bicycles and yoga mats, and dog-friendly accommodations. There is a tour desk in the lobby to assist with sightseeing recommendations, itineraries, and reservations. Guests can also head to the hotel’s roof to see the Bee Sanctuary, which is home to more than 10,000 honeybees.

8.5
Very good rating
Based on 2,560 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

seg 6/10
ter 7/10
Standard Room
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C$ 242
nightly with fees
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C$ 263
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bed type unknown
C$ 281
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Double room
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C$ 338
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1 twin bed
C$ 567
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Deluxe room
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C$ 210
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bed type unknown
C$ 226
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1 king bed
C$ 234
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Queen room
2 queen beds
C$ 316
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2 queen beds
C$ 414
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C$ 557
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Executive room
2 queen beds
C$ 288
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2 queen beds
C$ 291
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2 queen beds
C$ 309
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King room
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C$ 261
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bed type unknown
C$ 299
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1 king bed
C$ 319
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

  • Fitness centre
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Streaming service
  • TV

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pants press

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

8.5
Very good
2560 verified ratings
Wonderful
1123
Very good
563
Good
431
Okay
196
Fair
121
Mediocre
55
Poor
71

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the cleanliness of the hotel. Many reviews highlighted the spacious rooms and good location near Union Square. However, there were significant concerns regarding noise levels from the street and issues with value for money, particularly with breakfast costs and additional fees. The location was also criticized due to its proximity to a less desirable area, which made some guests uncomfortable.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Location2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Eric, May 2025
I did something I almost never do: I booked the hotel on Kayak, fulfilled by Traveluro, a company I had never heard of, non-refundable. The tantalizing room rate was irresistible. Well, I was a satisfied customer. I was nicely greeted, the check-in was simple, and I was offered a suite upgrade for $40. I happily took it and got a 2-room suite on a high floor with a gorgeous city view. The room had...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Honestly wouldn’t change a thing. Hotel staff were very helpful, friendly, accommodating and attentive. We did a room upgrade to a suite, since we were celebrating our anniversary, room was beautiful, bed was very comfortable, views were outstanding. Definitely going back soon. Also in a side note, just returned home, and received an email about an item I had left, they wanted to know if the could...
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9.4
Wonderful
Jim, Feb 2019
Pros (+) Very accomodating and lovely hotel.
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Feb 2018
Cons (-) Needs an update!
4.0
Mediocre
Richard, Feb 2018
Cons (-) It’s just not very nice really at all, room wise.
6.0
Okay
Joseph, May 2017
Cons (-) Our room on the 16th floor which had a great view was right next to the elevator motors. One or more of the elevator motors had bad bearings or a worn armature as there were a constant hum and winding sound similar to a low police siren. We could not move due to the Hotel being full.

Location

495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square343 m
  • Museum of Modern Art0.9 km
  • Moscone Center1 km
  • Civic Center Plaza1 km
  • San Francisco City Hall1.1 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid1.2 km
  • Downtown San Francisco1.4 km
  • Embarcadero1.7 km
  • Ferry Building1.8 km
  • Lombard Street1.8 km
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge2.1 km
  • Oracle Park2.1 km

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Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Essential information about The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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November
May
C$ 274
C$ 303
Cheapest month to stay with an average 13% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 12% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, plan to stay on a Thursday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 255, while the most expensive was C$ 255.
  • How long should you stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

  • Where is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco located?

    The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is located at 495 Geary Street in Tenderloin, 0.4 km from the centre of San Francisco. Union Square is the closest landmark to The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

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

  • Does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco from the airport?

    The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is 18.6 km from San Francisco. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is 18.8 km from Oakland.

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8.2
0.4 km
San Francisco
18.6 km

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