The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel blends historic charm with modern comforts in San Francisco. Enjoy light fare at The Redwood Room, grab coffee from the on-site cafe, or relax by the lobby fireplace. The central location and helpful staff consistently earn praise from guests.
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$404
NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Located in Union Square, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is near a metro station. SHN Curran Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge. Don't miss out on a visit to SOMArts. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
What's nearby
Union Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
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
Warfield Theatre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
San Francisco Station
3 min drive
Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop
3 min walk
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Herb N'Kitchen
2 min walk
Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square
2 min walk
Pinecrest Diner
2 min walk
Lost Cat Bar & Bites
2 min walk
Jack in the Box
2 min walk
About this property
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Upscale historic hotel near Grace Cathedral
Located close to SHN Curran Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Redwood Room, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a porter/bellboy
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and concierge services
Meeting rooms, coworking spaces and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 372 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 36 for adults and USD 36 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Fredericks
The Living Room
The Redwood Room
Things to do
24-hour gym
Family friendly
In-room cot
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
Business centre
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night.
A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 36.00 for adults and from USD 36.00 for children
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD75 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
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
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco pet-friendly?
Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco on 15 Mar 2026 start from NZ$404, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco located?
Located in Union Square, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SHN Curran Theatre and Grace Cathedral. Orpheum Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
Clean room, Staff were super helpful and friendly.
Note: No Valet or Onsite parking. Closeby garage is $40 per night with in & out 1x per day.
No Ice machines: call front desk and ice is delivered to room.
Pros: clean room, comfortable beds, helpful staff
Cons: area not the greatest, walls are thin between rooms - we could literally hear their conversations from our room
The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. We loved that there was a separate living area from the bedrooms and that it had two TVs! The location was very convenient and everything was spotless.
The hotel, room and bathroom were all very nice. The breakfast spot attached to the hotel was great. The only complaint is that the hotel itself borders the bad side of town. I left one morning and came across used drug paraphernalia 100’ from the front door (at another property). I would still stay there again for the price and considering how nice it is.
Great property and staff. Clean rooms. Friend’s birthday and the staff brought us a champagne toast to our room for our group of 10. Location was convenient but didn’t feel too safe to walk at night unless in a group. Would definitely recommend and would go back again in the future.
Clean and comfortable room. Only problem was that the hotel walls didn't block the sound well, with the result that calls taken early in the morning disturbed the sleep of my neighbors.
Tomer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
bonnie
12 Sept 2025
I’m old so don’t go out at night - a few movie channels for evenings would be nice, but I enjoyed it.. loved having a good breakfast place on site!’ Overall a lovely stay, thank you …