The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.5 (2810 reviews)
495 Geary Street , San Francisco , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

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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 2810 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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Benedetta family_with_children it
8
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Rafael solo_traveller es
10
Gran Hotel
Pros:

Ubicación cerca de Union Square. Habitación. Estilo y clase más de un 5 estrellas.

Cons:

El sofá cama muy blando el colchón. Ducha con poca presión y fija.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Gary family_with_children gb
3
The events on the first few days really spoiled this trip for us.
Pros:

1. The onsite gym was the perfect size and equipment level.
2. The onsite evening bar "Bedroom Bar"
3. The onsite restaurant (Fredrick's), the staff here were amazing and the food was great too.
4. Room size and room facilities.

Cons:

1. The reception staff were rude, having an issue and bringing it too them was very quickly closed down, not addressed as they moved onto the next customer. Booking.com also struggled to get a response from them.
2. It doesn't say anywhere on the website that the bed and breakfast has a 72 dollar limit per room. With a family of 5, 18% automatic tip and 10% food tax. this doesn't cover breakfast unless you are on your own in the room.
3. Having the issue with the breakfast for the first 2 days, spending another 150 dollars around 10:30-11:00, we weren't able to do the activities that we had planned.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Daryl couple au
8
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

No dining or bar facilities on Sunday or Monday.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jemmy solo_traveller id
8
All is good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I don't know

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Marios Stylianou CY family_with_children cy
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jan family_with_children de
9
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Carlos solo_traveller es
7
Buen hotel con desayuno pésimo
Pros:

Habitaciones amplias, bonitas y limpias.

Cons:

El hotel no da desayuno. Hay que ir a una cafetería externa en la planta baja, caro, mal y con colas ridículas. Acabé yendo a desayunar a otros hoteles cercanos.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller il
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Gloria family_with_children it
8
Struttura molto bella, vicina a Union Square ma attenzione a quali traverse percorrete perché potreste imbattervi in zon
Pros:

Struttura molto bella con un after dinner bar degli anni 30 meritevole

Cons:

Pur essendo in una posizione comoda, e’ al limite del financial district, a poca distanza ci sono traverse piene di homeless

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Sulaiman couple sa
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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João couple pt
9
A repetir!
Pros:

Quarto espaçoso e simpatia dos funcionários.

Cons:

Falta de pequeno-almoço buffet.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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ORLY solo_traveller il
10
Pros:

המיקום מושלם.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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thomas couple us
10
Pros:

Hotel is very clean, and the bedroom very comfortable

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Emanuela family_with_children it
8
Pros:

Ottima posizione, camera spaziosa e pulita

Cons:

La colazione non è inclusa, ci sono circa 70 dollari a stanza da utilizzare, ma per una famiglia non bastano e abbiamo speso parecchio tutte le mattina. Sarebbe più corretto avvertire

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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daigaku couple jp
8
good stay
Pros:

good view good bar

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Alba family_with_children es
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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laura couple it
5
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Copeland couple us
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee