The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Boutique hotel with restaurant, near SHN Curran Theatre

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July 2025

August 2025

Room (Private Apartment) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

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Rooms
Location
Policies

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.

VIP Access

Wonderful

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

$250 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

37 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

29 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

67 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

54 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

29 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

39 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding

86 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

44 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

39 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

54 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

86 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Egyptian cotton linens

29 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

44 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

HDTV

Premium bedding

70 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pet friendly
Parking available
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$265 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

About the neighborhood

495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Orpheum Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Ghirardelli Square - 4 min drive - 2.5 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 San Francisco Bay. 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

Hotel size

- 372 rooms
- Arranged over 17 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- Guests will receive an email within 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.

Required at check-in

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site

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

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

Clift

Clift Hotel

Clift Hotel San Francisco

Clift San Francisco

San Francisco Clift Hotel

Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco

Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Clift Royal Sonesta

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel San Francisco

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

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

The property offers convenient access to good restaurants and a breakfast restaurant on site. (10 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and fantastic by multiple guests. (14 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10

We loved the hotel and the value. Only complaint is the loud noises at night from surrounding area.

2-night trip

10/10

Perfect hotel stay in San Fran

3-night trip

10/10

Very nice hotel and rooms to stay in.

1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful location and great value.

2-night trip

6/10

Hotel was very clean. Paid for a king room but got a queen.

1-night trip

10/10

The redwood room is the main attraction for us and bartender Jackie is amazing!

1-night trip

10/10

Lovely friendly helpful staff. Good location

2-night trip

10/10

I booked this for someone and they loved the property!! They felt safe and felt the hotel was very clean. Location was great too

3-night trip

10/10

Very nice stay

1-night trip

10/10

Excellent !

3-night trip

10/10

Service was great, both in the hotel and the cafe.

1-night trip

10/10

The Clift is a great hotel.

1-night trip

10/10

Great spot, very walkable

1-night trip

10/10

I love this hotel. The staff are very friendly, yet professional. Rooms are very clean and comfortable.

2-night trip

10/10

Location was good. Hotel very nice. Nice staff.

1-night trip

10/10

todd at the front desk was incredible!

3-night trip

10/10

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

6-night trip

8/10

The beds were comfy but the walls are thin. Could hear next door occupants sneezing and other things… also, from 7-10 am could hear upstairs noise, maybe our room was below housekeeping storage? Room was nice size, beds were comfy and staff were polite. Fredrick’s was delicious choice for breakfast next door. Would I stay here again, probably not. I can’t say location was fabulous bc of union square, two blocks over, lots of homeless and sketchy for the family to feel safe.

5-night trip

10/10

A very nice property with great staff

4-night trip

10/10

Our visit was wonderful. The staff were kind and friendly.

3-night trip

10/10

Another good stay at the Clift. Always good service and amenities at a centrally-located SF hotel.

1-night trip

8/10

Great location

1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Loved the live jazz music on the Thursday night, such a lovely experience

3-night trip

4/10

Booked room with chase lounge for young daughter to sleep but were given a with a king bed with chair. FD agent informed me that king bed sleeps three and cared less to accommodate my family. Brought my daughter to tears. Upon cancelling our five night stay reservation, a different FD agent offered an upgrade with higher price point but we declined. Booked a spacious room next door at the Marker where the FD agent corrected the wrongs at the Clift with complimentary drinks, snacks, and even called us to make sure we enjoyed the room.

5-night trip

10/10

Everything was great

4-night trip

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About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets