The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4 stars
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA
+1 415 775 4700
8.5
Very good
based on 2700 reviews
2,700 reviews
Wed 27/5
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Thu 28/5
2 guests, 1 room
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$220
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Deluxe room
$220
Standard Room
$262
King room
$340
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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.

8.5
Very good rating
Based on 2,700 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Wed 27/5
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Thu 28/5
Queen room
No inclusions
2 queen beds
$451
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 queen beds
$508
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 queen beds
$524
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
1 king bed
$368
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 twin bed
$696
nightly with VAT
Executive room
No inclusions
2 queen beds
$345
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 queen beds
$419
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 queen beds
$423
nightly with VAT
King room
No inclusions
1 king bed
$340
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
$391
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$394
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$262
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$307
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$345
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
No inclusions
1 king bed
$220
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
$320
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$332
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

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

Accessibility and suitability

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

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

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

General

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

Services and conveniences

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

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

Health and safety

  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Fitness

  • Gym
  • Fitness centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

8.5
Very good
2700 verified ratings
Wonderful
1203
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597
Good
440
Okay
206
Fair
125
Mediocre
56
Poor
73

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, friendly and helpful service, and overall cleanliness. Many found the rooms comfortable and spacious, with positive mentions of bed comfort and room size. Some noted minor issues such as weak shower pressure and parking challenges, but the positive aspects outweighed the negatives for most guests.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort7 out of 10
Room Size6.5 out of 10
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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 satisf...
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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,...
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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...
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Location

495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square343 m
  • Museum of Modern Art0.9 km
  • Moscone Center1 km
  • Civic Center Plaza1 km
  • San Francisco City Hall1.1 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid1.2 km
  • Downtown San Francisco1.4 km
  • Embarcadero1.7 km
  • Ferry Building1.8 km
  • Lombard Street1.8 km
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge2.1 km
  • Oracle Park2.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

  • How long should you stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

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, 1.1 km 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 18.6 km from San Francisco. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is 18.8 km from Oakland.

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Distance to airport

8.3
1.1 km
San Francisco
18.6 km

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