The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco sets a modern, warm-toned mood with exposed brick, layered lighting, and the famous Big Chair presiding over easy conversation nooks. Days begin with Fredericks, a bright café for high-end coffee and brasserie fare. Nights pull guests toward the Art Deco drama of the Redwood Room for small plates, live music, and “Liquid Art” cocktails.
Theatre District doorstep
Step out to the Curran Theatre and American Conservatory Theater on the same block.
Dining with a signature point of view
Fredericks and the Redwood Room pair brasserie fare with craft cocktails.
Rooftop honey in the glass
Cocktails get a local twist from the hotel’s rooftop bee sanctuary honey.
Amenities
Walk to Union Square in one to two blocks
BART to Powell Street, five-minute walk
Peloton and cardio machines in 24-hour gym
Rainfall showers and oversized back-lit mirrors
Flat-screen TVs with Chromecast streaming built in
Dog-friendly stays with PAWS in-room amenities
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Located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is near a metro station. SHN Curran Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge. Don't miss out on a visit to SOMArts. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
What's nearby
Union Square
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
SHN Curran Theatre
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
450 Sutter Building
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Warfield Theatre
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
San Francisco Station
3 min drive
Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop
3 min walk
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square
2 min walk
Herb N'Kitchen
2 min walk
Pinecrest Diner
2 min walk
Cocobang
1 min walk
The Mortimer
1 min walk
About this property
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Upscale historic hotel near SHN Curran Theatre
Located close to Grace Cathedral and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Redwood Room, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Luggage storage, coworking spaces, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 372 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 36 for adults and USD 36 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Fredericks
The Living Room
The Redwood Room
Things to do
24-hour gym
Bicycles
Stereo
Family friendly
In-room crib
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
Business center
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night
A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco pet-friendly?
Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco on Aug 16, 2026 start from $250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco located?
Located in Union Square, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SHN Curran Theatre and Grace Cathedral. Orpheum Theatre and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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I had a great 4 day stay at this hotel. The staff was welcoming especially the bartender and concierge. The concierge person recommended some good local restaurants that I tried and the food was good. The room was cozy and the beds were comfortable. The hotel was clean and the view from my room was gorgeous.
My room was always in great shape & fresh. The room was on the seventh floor in the rear, which was nice & quiet. The staff were very pleasant & helpful.
The only negative for me was the surrounding neighborhood, The Tenderloin district. It was a bit dicy at night.
To tier, our room was cleaned daily. All necessities restocked without having to contact front desk. Walking distance to shopping stores. Multiple food places to choose from on the same street, walking distance. Location was great.
Great location. Walking distance to so many restaurants and shopping. Clean and spacious room. Helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Cool lobby bar too!!
Very clean, classy lobby, friendly useful staff. Property feels well maintained but still a flickering bathroom light, a noisy ventilator, even noisier elevator, the gym can be a little better. Close by Union Square, but very hard to park. Overall a good experience.
The property was perfectly located near so many stores and restaurants. We felt save even when arriving late at night. The staff was amazing and housekeeping cleaned our room every day. We didn’t get to try the bar or the restaurant however both looked great, we just had other things on our itinerary. Will definitely stay again!
Wonderful place and location. Only downside is there’s no hotel garage for valet parking, but there is a self serve parking garage a street down, but in comparison to other hotels in this area this was the only downside we could see.
The Redroom was wonderful!
Really lovely stay. Excellent staff and my room was HUGE and clean. The neighborhood isn't the greatest, but the hotel takes you right out of that vibe and turns it into a relaxing environment. I will definitely be recommending this hotel for anyone headed to SF.