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Hotel Description

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco places you steps from SHN Curran Theatre and within a 10-minute stroll of Grace Cathedral. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge.

The Redwood Room serves American cuisine. Meeting rooms, a business center, and coworking space are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Union Square hotel include Orpheum Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$229* Per night/room 19 Apr. - 20 Apr.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.0 out of 5 2.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Family (1)
2 out of 5
poor sound insulation horizontally and vertically

Posted by on 21 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Aug. 2023 by The Clift

Hello Young Hun,Thank you for sharing your valued feedback with us. We are sorry to learn that noise interrupted your rest and we look forward to ensuring a seamless stay one day.Kindly,The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

About the The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Location 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco. For a fee, parking is available. This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 372 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1915
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: San Francisco Station (2.3 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Metro station: Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and RV/bus/truck parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers 372 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Minibar
  • HD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to noon.

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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.