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 San Francisco Bay. 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
Hotel size
372 rooms
Arranged over 17 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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)
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 75 per night with in/out privileges
RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
Parking height restrictions apply
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.
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
Clift
Clift Hotel
Clift Hotel San Francisco
Clift San Francisco
San Francisco Clift Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Clift Royal Sonesta
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel
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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.
Is parking offered on site at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 75 per night. RV/bus/truck parking is 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.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
November 29, 2024
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 28, 2024
Very Impressed
My husband and I traveled to San Francisco on business and decided to give The Clift a try after lots of debate. We were extremely please with the customer service upon arrival. They accommodated us immediately with early check in. Our room had an beautiful view of the city and a peak of the bay. It was clean upon inspection and smelled sanitary. It was quiet and comfortable. We stayed 5 days and had an amazing time. We had an issue with our bathroom on the last night and they offered us a different room on the same floor. We will be returning in the next few months and plan to book the same room as before. I would recommend this property to anyone. It was one of the few with no active protest going on. Oh and concierge was the best.
Keisha
Keisha, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 22, 2024
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 20, 2024
Trent
Trent, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 19, 2024
Lennore
Lennore, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 18, 2024
Gem of a hotel
Impressed. Recommend the avocado toast for breakfast. Near to everything downtown but still quiet. (For those who haven’t been to San Francisco, you may be put off by the zombie like homelessness but you would never know it inside this gem of a hotel).
Justin
Justin, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 17, 2024
PIERRE
PIERRE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 16, 2024
Fantastic service. A little close to tenderloin.
Klifford
Klifford, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 13, 2024
Excellent stay!
Hotel was great and the rooms were clean. I would stay again. The hotel walls are notably thin. Regarding location, it’s close to union square, which is convenient if you’re a first-time visitor, but it’s on the edge of an area you don’t want to be in. We did not have any issues, but I wouldn't have wanted to be by myself in the area after dark.
Jentry
Jentry, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 11, 2024
Aurora
Aurora, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 7, 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 6, 2024
The stay at the Clift hotel was good the rooms were clean and upgraded. The only issue was that they remodeled the lobby and the redwood room. There used to be great art work in the lobby and in the redwood room there was moving art on the wall. They should return the lobby and redwood room to the original way it was.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 5, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 4, 2024
C
C, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 2, 2024
Nothing to say but “great and comfortable stay.”
Aaron S.
Aaron S., 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
November 1, 2024
Scott
Scott, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 31, 2024
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 29, 2024
SEUNGWAN
SEUNGWAN, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
October 28, 2024
Such a disappointment
Room was nice but could hear the room next door like we were sharing it, but the overall service is dramatic, barely anyone outside of 3 people we have met were smiley and amicable, breakfast people are working like they are in jail, most of the staff is if not rude then very cold and self focus so difficult to have a discussion or just sharing anything, even to drop your car key is a challenge.
Jerome
Jerome, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 28, 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
October 28, 2024
It took 45 minutes to get our car. Three weeks ago it took 1 hour. Unacceptable
Kraig
Kraig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 25, 2024
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 24, 2024
No food options on site
We were disappointed there was no room service and Fredericks was never open. We were supposed to receive $30 room credits but for not.
Megan
Megan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 21, 2024
A lovely visit to SF
Beautifully decorated hotel near the theaters and Union Square. The service was excellent and our room was spacious and comfortable. We especially loved the Redwood Room. The bartender was fabulous!