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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
4 stars

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA
See location+1 415 775 4700
From
£86
Cheapest

rate per night

8.4
Very good
based on 2439 reviews
2,439 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Executive room
£86
Deluxe room
£110
Standard Room
£114
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Overview

Located in Lower Nob Hill, this 4-star hotel is a five-minute walk from Union Square Plaza. It is surrounded by a variety of well-known shops and is within a 10-minute walk of Powell Street Station.

There are a range of amenities available to those staying at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, such as 24-hour room service, valet parking and meeting facilities. Honeymoon suites are on offer for those looking for some added luxury.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel features 372 rooms, all of which are equipped with a variety of facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. Each has a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and satellite / cable channels. The bathrooms have a shower and offer luxury toiletries.

The hotel houses restaurant and bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with dinner and a drink. Guests can also try one of the various bars and cafés in the surrounding area.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is surrounded by the area's sightseeing attractions, including Moscone Center, San Francisco Cable Car System and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which are a short walk away. It is also within walking distance of Civic Center Plaza and Grace Cathedral.

8.4
Very good rating
Based on 2,439 verified guest reviews

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Queen room
2 queen beds
£165
2 queen beds
£216
Double room
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£177
1 twin bed
£296
Deluxe room
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£110
bed type unknown
£119
1 king bed
£120
King room
1 king bed
£132
bed type unknown
£136
1 king bed
£138
Standard Room
bed type unknown
£114
bed type unknown
£120
bed type unknown
£127
Executive room
2 queen beds
£86
2 queen beds
£150
2 queen beds
£152
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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
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

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

Bathroom

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

Services and conveniences

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

General

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

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
  • Trouser press

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

8.4
Very good
2439 verified ratings
Wonderful
1053
Very good
534
Good
422
Okay
191
Fair
120
Mediocre
53
Poor
66

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's superb location in Union Square and the accommodating service provided by the staff. However, many reviews highlighted issues with noise levels from thin walls and elevator motors, as well as cleanliness concerns in some rooms. The high prices for amenities like the mini bar and breakfast were also mentioned as drawbacks.
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Location9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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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, Sept 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.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2015
Pros (+) Great food, staff and service.
Cons (-) Valet took a little long.
9.7
Wonderful
patience_mutiso, Jul 2015
Pros (+) I loved the large room! The space was great. Loved the airy feel.
6.0
Okay
ashlovesdior, Jul 2015
Pros (+) The location was very convienent. I chose to park down the street and save $30 for over night parking. Nice pillows and comfy bed.
Cons (-) This hotel is really small the room was giving me an allegric reactions I could not breath, until we forced the window open. The shower curtain and shower smelled really bad. That was gross. I will not be staying here again.

Location

495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square376 yd
  • Museum of Modern Art0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center0.6 mi
  • Civic Center Plaza0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall0.7 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid0.7 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco0.9 mi
  • Embarcadero1.1 mi
  • Ferry Building1.1 mi
  • Lombard Street1.1 mi
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge1.3 mi
  • Oracle Park1.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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£154
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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 April and July.
  • 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 Wednesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £135, while the most expensive was £135.
  • How long should you stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 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, 0.2 miles 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 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 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 11.7 miles from San Francisco. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is 11.8 miles from Oakland.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.2
0.2 mi
Oakland
11.7 mi

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