The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4 stars
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA
8,5
Very good
based on 2566 reviews
2 566 reviews
Tue 21/10
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Wed 22/10
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R2 022
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
R2 022
Deluxe room
R2 910
King room
R3 248
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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 2 566 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Tue 21/10
Wed 22/10
Double room
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R4 204
nightly with fees
1 twin bed
R7 052
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Queen room
2 queen beds
R3 921
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2 queen beds
R5 147
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bed type unknown
R6 924
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King room
bed type unknown
R3 248
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1 king bed
R3 961
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bed type unknown
R3 989
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R2 022
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bed type unknown
R3 178
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bed type unknown
R3 209
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Executive room
2 queen beds
R3 579
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
R3 615
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2 queen beds
R3 837
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 king bed
R2 910
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 997
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1 king bed
R3 057
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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

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

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

8,5
Very good
2566 verified ratings
Wonderful
1127
Very good
564
Good
432
Okay
196
Fair
121
Mediocre
55
Poor
71

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the cleanliness of the hotel. Many reviews highlighted the spacious rooms and good location near Union Square. However, there were significant concerns regarding noise levels from the street and issues with value for money, particularly with breakfast costs and additional fees. The location was also criticized due to its proximity to a less desirable area, which made some guests uncomfortable.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Location2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 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 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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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.

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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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, 0,4 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

8,2
0,4 km
San Francisco
18,6 km

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