10/10 Exceptional
Very neat and tidy hotel with easy access location
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near SHN Curran Theatre
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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 Access9.2
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Connecting rooms available
- Air conditioning
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
$192 nightly
$226 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Tasty American cuisine
The hotel boasts a restaurant serving American dishes, a cafe, and a bar. Guests can start the day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast.
Sleep in plush comfort
Drift into dreamland with Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted rest, while bathrobes await after rainfall showers.
Room options
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Showing 18 of 18 rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
8.6Excellent
68 reviews
- 260 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
9.2Wonderful
7 reviews
- 315 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
7.6Good
5 reviews
- 475 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom
8.0Very good
1 review
- 751 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom
8.0Very good
1 review
- 925 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, City View
8.8Excellent
18 reviews
- City view
- 308 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
9.0Wonderful
29 reviews
- 419 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds
9.6Exceptional
10 reviews
- 585 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
9.2Wonderful
5 reviews
- 260 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 400 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)
- 500 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)
- 725 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)
- 925 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing)
9.6Exceptional
8 reviews
- City view
- 315 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)
8.8Excellent
3 reviews
- 420 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 475 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
- 585 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Room (Private Apartment)
- City view
- 1175 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
What's nearby
- SHN Curran Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Marines Memorial Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Warfield Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
- San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
- San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 29 min drive
- Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
- Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 min drive
- Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
- 22nd Street Station - 13 min drive
- San Francisco Station - 25 min walk
- Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 3 min walk
- Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 4 min walk
- Powell St & Post St Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
- Herb N'Kitchen - 2 min walk
- Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square - 2 min walk
- Pinecrest Diner - 2 min walk
- Jack in the Box - 2 min walk
- Lost Cat Bar & Bites - 2 min walk
About this property
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
You'll be in a fantastic location at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, just a 5-minute walk from SHN Curran Theatre and Union Square. 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 within a 15-minute walk of Grace Cathedral and Orpheum Theatre. 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 3 minutes and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 4 minutes.
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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
- 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
More
- 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
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 Artichoke Joe's Casino (16-min drive) and San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) are both 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 3-minute walk from Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and 15 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
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and delicious with many guests enjoying the quality of the cooked dishes. (16 reviews)
- The property offers convenient access to good restaurants and a breakfast restaurant on site. (10 reviews)
- The gym was great and equipped enough. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffLocationRestaurantBedBarViewCitiesAmenitiesCar10/10 Exceptional
Conveniently located close to restaurants, museums and shopping malls
Lizet
Lizet, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good location. Comfy bed. Large suite. Bit dark decor
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was immaculate. Housekeeping is phenomenal
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location, polite staff, quite clean room.
Gal
Gal, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the corner room. Super clean, and much quieter than my last stay at the Clift (your walls are very thin, might be worth investing in insulation in the future).
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was extremely spacious, clean and the staff was very nice. Location was perfect!
Monique
Monique, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent hotel
Amina
Amina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location, clean and family friendly. Highly recommended!
Nadir
Nadir, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
clean, well appointed room in a good location.
Susanna
Susanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Hotel was very clean and great locatiin. Special thanks to Todd who was very attentive and addressed any concerns and Eric who who recommended great restaurants and sites to visit.
Seble
Seble, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Always feels like home , very comfortable and spacious suites .
Victor
Victor, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
clean and modern rooms in a gut renovated building. i had a corner room on a high floor that was very spacious and had a great view of downtown and even some water in the horizon. very walkable area close to union square.
confortable bed, appreciate the keurig coffee maker, water bottles and very stylish and spacious lobby.
Gilat
Gilat, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice rooms
Jaiden
Jaiden, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing stay!
Amy
Amy, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Bed bugs
jarvis
jarvis, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff was super friendly and the lobby and rooms were clean and updated. The bar off the lobby was a good time. It’s really close to Union Square and theaters. It doesn’t have parking, but there are safe nearby garages.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved my stay here!
Naomi
Naomi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff was amazing. The rooms felt clean and the hotel was very well maintained.
Misty
Misty, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel. We had a wonderful stay and will be back again!
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice hotel very happy with the stay better price the the Westin and just as good
william
william, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel room was clean and above all else, the staff was incredible... We will only stay at this hotel when we come into town!
Jennie
Jennie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very welcoming and warming, beautiful ambiance and was very nice of them for my birthday to upgrade my room to a city view :)
Devine
Devine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location close to popular spots downtown.
shantol
shantol, 2-night trip
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