At the heart of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Savor light fare at The Redwood Room or grab a coffee to-go from the on-site cafe, then unwind by the lobby fireplace. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
Gym
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Lobby fireplace
ATM/banking services
Laundry service
Multilingual staff
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
$213 nightly
The total price is $250
$250 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
400 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
260 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, City View
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
14 reviews
(14 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
308 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
725 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. After visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 4 minutes and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 5 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
372 rooms
Arranged over 17 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–noon on weekends
The Redwood Room - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only.
Fredericks - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
The Living Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco also has a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Yes, The Redwood Room offers American cuisine.
What's the area around The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco like?
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is a short 4-minute walk from Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and 16 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Our travelers say the local area is very central.
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and fantastic by multiple guests. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 15, 2025
Great hotel
Anuj Yugpradhan
Anuj Yugpradhan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 7, 2025
The hotel was very nice, beautiful and comfortable.
Antonio Luiz Moreira
Antonio Luiz Moreira, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2025
Very nice hotel that is well situated for easy access to main sites. Bed was very comfortable, room size was adequate and staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 10, 2025
If you are staying in the Union Square area of SF this is a great hotel choice. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and clean.
Kimberley
Kimberley, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Clean, lovely staff and just over all nice hotel
Melody
Melody, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
Such a beautiful and very clean hotel. We loved being greeted each time we had entered the building, and loved how quiet our stay was. We had the best breakfast at Frederick’s that was located within the same building of the hotel and overall enjoyed how close it was to tourist attractions.
selena
selena, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
Great property and great experience!
Henrietta
Henrietta, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 28, 2025
We had a pleasant stay at Clift Royal Sonesta. Great location and excellent service.
Izza
Izza, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2025
I had a great stay at this location and I would recommend it to others.
Latresa
Latresa, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 22, 2025
Very clean and staff super friendly
Alba
Alba, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 6, 2025
Easy access to public transportation
Thin
Thin, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Ivan and Jackie in the Redwood Room are exceptional, they made the stay even better.
Great hotel, staff, and clean
Shane
Shane, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
One of the few hotels I’ve been to that is actually worth the price! Everything we needed to be comfortable.
Ashley
Ashley, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
nothing you can do with the location but the hotel itself was amazing and the staff was understanding.
Rhoderick
Rhoderick, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 3, 2025
Great spot.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
Perfect
Vilavanh
Vilavanh, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Clean, quiet, comfortable. A+
Joseph
Joseph, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
The property was great and the staff was incredibly helpful and kind. The hotel is really at the edge of the Tenderloin which made me hesitant to go out by myself at night.
Joni
Joni, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 26, 2025
Good hotel. Clean and staff is friendly. Only negative I would say is the water pressure isnt the greatest. I would be back though!
aracely
aracely, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2025
Nice rooms
Pleasant Staff
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 20, 2025
Reliably an excellent choice for a weekend getaway.
LEA
LEA, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
The concierge service really stood out as excellent. Our female concierge made two superb restaurant recommendations to us and secured us a last minute reservation. We were delighted. Thank you.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 28, 2025
It’s in a little but of a dicey area, but I always felt safe and the staff and doormen were fantastic.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 16, 2025
Loved the big chair and the hotel bar, it was super close to everything, and lots of restaurants were nearby. Would stay again.