The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.5 (2615 reviews)
495 Geary Street , San Francisco , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice room decor
Excellent food
Cons:
High coffee prices
Cleanliness concerns
Value for money issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Some suggestions of uncleanliness noted in reviews.
Service
9.11
Staff were friendly and attentive based on multiple reviews.
Location
9.15
Conveniently located near Union Square with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms described as large and nicely decorated.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities reviewed positively, but some coffee prices noted as high.
Value for Money
7.59
Concerns over value due to pricing and some negative experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food described as excellent by various guests.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall enjoyable stay with positive feedback about the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 14:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers luxurious accommodation just steps away from Union Square. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and private bathroom. The hotel also features a fitness centre, private parking, and a stylish bar and lounge.

Convenient Location

Situated in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel is within walking distance to popular attractions such as Moscone Center and Coit Tower. With the city centre just 300 metres away, guests have easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Exceptional Service

The multilingual staff at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco are dedicated to ensuring a memorable stay for every guest. Whether you need assistance planning your itinerary or have special requests, the reception is available 24/7 to cater to your needs.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

There is a Clift USD 35 Tax Inclusive Mandatory Urban Facility Fee per night, per room which includes:

-Two (2) bottled waters in room upon check in,
-Daily $10 F&B credit
-voucher for complimentary 1-hr e-bike ride or 2-hr pedal bike ride
- Complimentary wifi access".



When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 75 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2615 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Tim couple us
1
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Gintare couple us
10
Comfortable and super nice staff!
Pros:

Great clean hotel with wonderful service & love for dogs! Dogs happy we are happy! Location is very central great food around shopping and concerts venues art!

Cons:

Parking. Didn’t feel safe to drive a block away from hotel in my own and leave car in the parking. I have ti pay for it and 1st 3 floors were reserved for rentals. Also breakfast ! I payed for two coffees 18 $ this is insanity!

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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sergio solo_traveller us
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Frédéric solo_traveller ch
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple us
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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frederic family_with_children us
5
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple us
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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zhengzi family_with_children cn
10
Pros:

前台快速接待,专职人员保存行李。门口有软沙发可以坐

Cons:

床上有残留的头发

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Sophia couple us
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
couple gb
5
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Maham family_with_children ca
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Alana family_with_children us
9
Delightful staff, perfect location, clean and spacious rooms
Pros:

The staff were excellent - so kind and helpful! They were also great with kids which you don’t often get. The rooms were very clean and spacious and matched the photos online. Perfect location for public transit and getting around on foot, and they had a lot of good restaurant options near by.

Cons:

Sad pillows. Each bed only had two small pillows and they weren’t supportive at all, had to request extras.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Vadim family_with_children mx
7
Perfect stay
Pros:

- good location (near center, good restaurants and bars nearby)
- nice reception
- very good room
- perfect beds
- city parking lot is close

Cons:

- no own parking
- view from the window is so so

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Sara couple us
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Lyne solo_traveller ca
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Querrer family_with_children br
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Saloshna family_with_children za
5
Anonymous
Pros:

Cleanliness of the hotel.

Cons:

The room was very noisy. We could not sleep at night because we were next to the service lift. Room next door seemed to have occupants who were very noisy talking and partying late into the night.

Booking.com advertised this as breakfast included. We were given a small budget to purchase breakfast at the restaurant. Prices were extremely exhorbitant. People in the restaurant were like robots, just rushing with everything. We were not allowed to change our order because as we were placing the order, they were rushing to get it done. We found hair in our food - hygiene concerns. Furthermore, there were hidden costs that we were not made aware of. We were foreigners in the USA, and the hotel did not address this with us. When we checked out, we were suddenly told to.pay surcharges for breakfast.

This is the first time we've had such a bad experience booking with booking.com over almost 25 years of being with booking.com.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Carolina family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Todo perfecto

Cons:

Todo perfecto

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Henri family_with_children us
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Triin solo_traveller ee
9
It is a great hotel, very good rooms, absolutely nothing to complain about :)
Pros:

The room was spacious and lovely, nice view, well equipped. It was comfortable, clean and a luxury to stay in. Enjoyed it very much!

Cons:

I have no negatives about the hotel. The neighbourhood, especially, eastward, has it's challenges, but the hotel is super great!

2026-04-03 via Nuitee