The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4 stars
8,5
Very good
based on 2772 reviews
2 772 reviews
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
+1 415 775 4700
Sun 6/9
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Mon 7/9
2 guests, 1 room
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R2 143
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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R2 143
Executive room, bed type unknown
R2 296
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 402
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Overview
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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
2772 reviews

Latest deals for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Sun 6/9
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Mon 7/9
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R2 143
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
R3 567
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R4 378
nightly with fees
Executive room, bed type unknown
R2 296
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R2 895
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R3 048
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 402
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 226
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R5 179
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R2 556
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 740
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R3 637
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Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 008
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Executive room, 2 queen beds
R4 169
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King room, 1 king bed
R6 106
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Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 009
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Executive room, 2 queen beds
R5 201
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R5 918
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 017
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 167
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 king bed
R3 470
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R4 314
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 172
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R4 123
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R3 214
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R12 791
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R3 255
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 897
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R3 258
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 399
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R4 449
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R4 670
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 501
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R4 794
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R5 985
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 544
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R3 694
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 828
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 twin bed
R6 576
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R3 957
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R4 060
nightly with fees
Executive room, 2 queen beds
R4 401
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R4 818
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

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
2772 verified ratings
Wonderful
1241
Very good
620
Good
445
Okay
207
Fair
126
Mediocre
55
Poor
78

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel for its clean and spacious rooms, as well as the friendly and helpful service provided by the staff. Many reviewers enjoyed the modern design, comfortable atmosphere, and convenient location near popular attractions, although some noted concerns about the surrounding neighborhood and issues with parking. While the overall experience was positive for most, a few guests mentioned noise, outdated rooms, and the lack of on-site parking as drawbacks. Despite these minor issues, the majority of guests found their stay enjoyable and would consider returning.
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Service8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8 out of 10
Location8 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Parking1 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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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest rates at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

The cheapest month to stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is November, with an average nightly rate of R3 312. The most expensive month is September at R4 717 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

The cheapest day to book The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is Thursday, with an average nightly rate of R3 329. The most expensive day is Wednesday at R6 241 per night.

How far in advance should you book The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

To get the best price at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, book around 10 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 37% compared to booking last minute.

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 city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

1,1 km
San Francisco
18,6 km

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