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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel near SHN Curran Theatre

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55-inch TV with digital channels, pay movies
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Room (Private Apartment)
Room (Private Apartment)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, SHN Curran Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Private Apartment)

  • City view
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

Union Square stay.You'll be steps from SHN Curran Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Grace Cathedral with a stay at this Union Square hotel. Orpheum Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 3 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. 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

4-star historic hotel near SHN Curran Theatre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco.

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 372 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1915
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers 372 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch HDTV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Clift Hotel San Francisco
Clift San Francisco
San Francisco Clift Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco
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Clift Royal Sonesta
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1031 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1415 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TRINA, Stillwater

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Bellevue

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeeyoon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I was never told about the destination fee until I checked out. They told me they are keeping $33 per night before returning my deposit, and when I inquired about it, they gave me a small booklet which said in return for the destination fee, they provide $10 food and beverage credit. Because they only informed me of the fee at my check out, I had no chance to use $10 credit I get in return. Ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Very accommodating and friendly. Room was very clean and bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

emili

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay how beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff was very helpful and friendly. The only thing is that is was very little light in the hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keandre

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facilities were great, except for the fact that the shower door did not stay closed. My main issue was the lack of sound proofing. I had very bad nights' sleep as I could hear doors slamming on my floor at all hours, as well as TV, phone calls and late-night trysts from adjoining rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Tigard

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Friend

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good and the staff was great. The parking was terrible and super expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacobo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked this hotel on Hotels.com and was looking forward to it due to the images displayed on their site and on hotels.com. Unfortunately, those images are all renderings and very misleading. The hotel itself is in a not great location (it's fine). The real problem is everything else. I booked a 1 bedroom suite and when I walked into the room there was a bad stench, locker room, mildew smell that I could not get away. It was worsened by bad air freshener trying to mask it. I opened the windows which were filled with dirt and dust and I believe had never been cleaned. When I went to lay on the bed, I sank in all over the place. The mattress felt as though it had been carried over from the old hotel before they renovated or shipped from another location that had likely closed. It had definitely been used for multiple years. The duvet did not have a sheet over it and it had a bad mildew, dirty laundry machine smell to it that was so repulsive to me. Like layers of previous guests sweat. When I went to lay down, the pillows had the exact same smell. If I turned the AC off, the mildew smell from the bed would takeover the room. I called and asked for new pillows and a duvet. 2 of the 4 new pillows
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, San Francisco

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alkarim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025