The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.5 (2835 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 2835 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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David couple us
5
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Marcel extended_group ch
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Shania extended_group us
3
Underwhelming and uncomfortable
Pros:

The location was pretty convenient, but I probably wouldn’t return. The hotel is closer to Tenderloin than Union Square and we didn’t care for the surrounding area.

Cons:

The room itself didn’t hold up to the expectation the website set. When we arrived, the bathroom was dirty and we let the front desk know as we were heading out to dinner. Upon our return, the bathroom was still not clean and we had to request further cleaning. After that, we discovered the sheets were also sufficiently stained. Housekeeping opted to put a sheet over the stained comforter instead of changing the bedding completely.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Armando Salazar family_with_children mx
8
Pros:

Decoracion Arquitectura y estado del hotel

Cons:

La cama de las 2 camas que tiene la habitacion una de ellas esta ya deforme situacion que a la vista se ve no entiendo por que no lo han cambiado, eso arruino totalmente la experiencia y de ser un hotel excepcional pasa a ser malo.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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francesco couple it
8
Pros:

Letto comodo , bagno pulito e spazioso doccia grande

Cons:

La moquette nel corridoio non dava un buon odore , nella camera il pavimento era per metà con moquette e metà pavimento, diciamo che in linea di massima è andato tutto bene però le foto della camera no sono proprio uguali alla camera (n. 531).

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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1978malibu Family Bozeman, Montana
10
Great San Francisco Hotel
Pros:

The Clift Royal Sonesta is a great hotel with excellent customer service. Our room was clean and comfortable. For us, the Sonesta's location near Union Square was ideal. We didn't rent a car, so we walked everywhere, including two Giants baseball games, the Ferry Building, Chinatown, and North Beach. The Sonesta's bar is located in the famous Redwood Room, which is historic and beautiful. Overall, I highly recommend the Clift Royal Sonesta.

2026-08-24 via Tripadvisor
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Ahmad couple it
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children mt
8
Great location
Pros:

Central location with multiple parking facilities close by.

Cons:

Breakfast is a la carte and was not covered fully by the free breakfast included.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children mt
8
Pros:

Central location , walking distance to Union square

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Clémence family_with_children fr
8
Très bon séjour
Pros:

Super emplacement, diner aux alentours, très central, chambre confortable et propre

Cons:

Pas de parking

2026-08-23 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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Benedetta family_with_children it
8
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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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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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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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