1,985 reviews
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$113495 Geary Street, San Francisco, 94102, California, United States
1,985 reviews
1/90
Free wifi
Fitness center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is a four-star hotel in San Francisco, California, United States, located about 0.9mi from the city center at 495 Geary Street. Notable amenities include free WiFi, a fitness center, a streaming service (like Netflix), air conditioning, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk, plus non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, an elevator, a bathtub, and free toiletries. Pet-friendly options are available for extra charges, with private parking and a business center also offered for an additional fee, along with meeting/banquet facilities.
Minimum price starts from $113 per night, and the property has 2,026 reviews from travelers.
Address: 495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, United States. Location: San Francisco, California, United States. Distance to city center: 0.9mi. Reviews: 2,026.
Nestled at 495 Geary Street, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco sits as a four‑star base that blends modern comfort with city energy. It’s about 0.9mi from the heart of the city, a convenient anchor for exploring downtown. Inside, travelers will find free WiFi, a fitness center, a bar, air conditioning, a 24‑hour front desk, and non‑smoking rooms, plus a bathtub and free toiletries for easy stays.
For those who crave space, there’s a standout Suite, King that spans 1701 square feet and pairs a king bed with a sofa bed. The property also offers a variety of other room types to fit different trips, including city‑view options and additional suites, providing options beyond the standard stay.
Practical extras add to the ease of a visit: pets are allowed with potential charges, private parking and meeting/banquet facilities are available, and a business center is offered for an additional fee. When it comes to payment, cash is not accepted, with Discover, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Maestro, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay all welcomed. The property has 2,026 reviews from travelers, underscoring its popularity for San Francisco stays.
Closest airports
Oakland International Airport
11.2miSan Francisco International Airport
11.8miBuchanan Field Airport
23.8miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
39.5miSonoma County Airport
54.5miFree wifi
Fitness center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
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Suite, King Size
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
1700 sqft
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Room - 1 Queen
420 sqft
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.
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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds
2 Queen Size Beds
530 sqft
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
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Junior Suite, King Size, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
530 sqft
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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King Room, City View
1 King Size Bed
290 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Coffee machine
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Executive, King Size
1 King Size Bed
425 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Coffee machine
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
725 sqft
City view
Wifi
Minibar
Streaming service (like Netflix)
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King Room, Accessible, City View
1 King Size Bed
290 sqft
Wifi
Minibar
Refrigerator
Shower
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
925 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Coffee machine
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Junior Suite, King Size
1 King Size Bed
530 sqft
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
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Studio, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Tea/Coffee maker
x5
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x3
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Executive, King Size, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
425 sqft
Wifi
Minibar
Refrigerator
Shower
x4
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x3
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8.5
1,985 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
David
9.1
October 2024
Great room, friendly staff, felt very comfortable and high quality
The restaurant for breakfast was chaotic, staff there were not super friendly, and the process of ordering at the counter was chaotic. The inclusive breakfast option didn't cover the full cost of breakfast. Felt very different from the rest of the hotel.
Elesha
9.1
July 2025
I enjoyed my room on the 5th floor & of course, I had a nice view. The staff was very nice and helpful. If you're not ready for your room to be cleaned, housekeeping doesn't have a problem returning at a later time. I loved the bathroom with a sliding mirror door.
The hotel sits on the corner of Union Square, but the homeless are also nearby, which is a sight to see. The website( Booking) states the deposit is $150 upon arrival, but in reality, the hotel site states it's $150 per night deposit. I realized the information a day before and I was about to complain about it and get the $150 deposit which is the Booking policy. Your resort fee is included with (Booking) which includes $10 beverage & food credit, 2 waters, and wifi access, but you only get 2 bottles of water per stay not per night and they want you to use the $10 credit daily. On a good day, you can ask if they can put all the credits together to be used at once. I did not enjoy the breakfast spot at the hotel.
Daniel
10
August 2025
Nicely renovated room and hotel. Good price for this very good location. Coffee maker with daily refills and free water bottles. Small, for us sufficient refrigerator, many charging sockets.
The restaurant downstairs is nice and had good breakfast, but as usual in US city hotels it is very expensive. If you want to attract more tourists, make good deals for included breakfast... Room has an AC which worked quite well, but the window cannot be opened at all, not even a little bit. If you want to ventilate your room with fresh air, you won't be fully satisfied.
Sophie
10
July 2025
This was a lovely hotel with great entertainment on offer, lovely staff and comfortable beds. We had enough space for 5 people's luggage, which is always a bonus, plus there was adequate bedding and a sofa bed for our 5th guest. The location was great, we were on the border of Tenderloin, which was quite a dangerous area, but the staff gave guidance on where to walk/not, and we felt safe the whole time. We absolutely loved the Redwood Room and Jazz band there, as well as all the friendly wait staff.
Only downside was our coffee machine would spit out brown water - but when we notified reception, they replaced it right away. Expensive food prices, but that makes sense for a more upmarket stay - we had a great time here, there is little to nothing to fault!
Jane
10
March 2025
Location was great, staff were friendly and the room was lovely! i definitely recommend the junior suite, it was spacious and comfortable. I read other reviews about it being dirty outside the hotel and full of homeless people but that wasn’t the case at all. The door staff even recommended and helped us take pictures on the big chair by reception!
The mattress dipped down in the middle so wasn’t the most comfortable but wasn’t a deal breaker either. The shower water pressure was a bit low but again, not a deal breaker.
Vitaliya
9.1
May 2025
Firstly, I would like to highlight the positive aspects of my experience. I decided to upgrade my room for an additional fee, as the originally booked room was described by the reception staff as small and facing the inner courtyard. The upgraded room exceeded my expectations — it offered a beautiful view, was clean, spacious, and the location of the hotel was truly excellent. Thank you for that.
At the same time, I would like to mention a few points for improvement. When I tried to pay in cash due to specific restrictions from my bank, I felt that my request was not fully understood or considered. The staff seemed unwilling to even listen to the reason behind my request. Additionally, I found the repeated offers of extra paid services at check-in to be somewhat intrusive. While I understand the importance of presenting available options, I believe a more sensitive and guest-oriented approach would improve the experience.
Mimi
9.1
June 2025
Staff was really nice - front desk staff, restaurant staff. Breakfast in the restaurant was very good. Our room was very large and clean, beds were comfy, bathroom was very clean and updated. We would have liked to have a drink in the Redwood Room (which is lovely) but we had evening plans that started too early. Next time!
There was nothing we didn't like. We thought the lobby would be a bit more "grand" because the Redwood Room is so nice. The lobby is perfectly nice and nicely decorated, however it is small and was full of travelers and suitcases when we were there. It's not really a lobby to hang out in.
Jason
9.1
August 2024
The location was really convenient and central. The hotel is in Union Square but just on the edge of what would be considered a safe place to stay -- any further west and you probably wouldn't feel as comfortable. Room was great value for what we got and was in great condition with new and stylish furniture, modern and clean bathroom, and had a beautiful view.
The cafe within the hotel was really expensive. We received a $10 voucher and that got us one fruit cup. The hot water dispenser in the lobby didn't work. We had a relative staying in the next room and he said he could hear us (and our toddler) through the wall.
Nicholas
8.2
January 2025
The room and amenities therein were up to par and everything I expect in a hotel. Bed was comfortable, HVAC worked well, bathroom had plenty of towels, soap, etc.
The soap dispensers in the shower were along a wall where I kept hitting them with my arm when trying to move around. They should have been mounted on the far wall to leave that space for movement. I specifically looked for a hotel with on-site parking and both booking.com and google led me to believe that they had parking. Much to my chagrin, when I showed up it turns out parking is "available" around the hotel (across the street, down the block, etc) through third parties and not affiliated with the hotel at all. Just the normal parking garages you have in any town. While it ended up being no problem, I was looking for a hotel with self or better yet valet parking so I could just drop the car off and not worry about it till I was ready to leave.
Wilfredo
10
October 2024
The hotel has a perfect location as we read in previous reviews. Our main reason for the trip was to attend Pats vs 49ers game. The stadium is in Santa Clara, approximately one hour or from $80 to $100 Uber ride. Close in Uber to main attractions such as Golden Gate, Alcatraz and Pressidio. The Hop on hop off can take one block from hotel. The location is perfect with great restaurants close the hotel. There will also many stores such as Ross, Macys and Apple. The rooms are very comfortable and very big. All front desk representatives provide an excellent customer service. Our returning flight was at 10pm and the hotel offers various rate for late checkout very reasonable. Highly recommend. We definitely consider stay again if return to SF.
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Attractions
Barbary Coast Trail
0.3miSaints Peter and Paul Church
1miSan Francisco Japantown
1.1miFillmore District
1.2miPacific Heights
1.3miGrateful Dead House
2.3miConservatory of Flowers
3.3miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
3.3miBaker Beach
3.8mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
4miSea Cliff
4.5miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
6.1miBerkeley
10.1miMarin County
12.3miHalf Moon Bay
22miAttractions
Barbary Coast Trail
0.3miSaints Peter and Paul Church
1miSan Francisco Japantown
1.1miFillmore District
1.2miPacific Heights
1.3miGrateful Dead House
2.3miConservatory of Flowers
3.3miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
3.3miBaker Beach
3.8mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
4miSea Cliff
4.5miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
6.1miBerkeley
10.1miMarin County
12.3miHalf Moon Bay
22miAirports
Oakland International Airport
11.2miSan Francisco International Airport
11.8miBuchanan Field Airport
23.8miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
39.5miSonoma County Airport
54.5miFree wifi
Fitness center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Auditory guidance
Bathroom emergency cord
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Hearing accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Visual aids (Braille)
Visual aids (tactile signs)
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Happy hour
Bathroom
Additional bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Interconnecting room(s) available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dining table
Refrigerator
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Parking
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Fold-up bed
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
View
City view
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Mastercard,
Visa,
Discover,
JCB,
Diners Club,
American Express,
Maestro,
Carte Blanche,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
Can pets stay with guests at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Absolutely! The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco welcomes pets. However, keep in mind that there may be charges associated with bringing your furry friend along.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
The designated check-in period at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco begins at 04:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.
Does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco come with parking?
Yes, there is parking available at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco. The hotel offers private on-site parking for guests at a price of per day. Advanced parking reservation is not required.
What's the nightly rate at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
For The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, room prices kick off at $113. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.
What types of rooms does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offer?
The hotel offers various types of rooms including suites, doubles, and quadruples. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms range in size from 258 sqft to 926 sqft, with the largest being the Deluxe One Bedroom Suite. The beds available in the rooms are either one King size bed or two Queen size beds. The occupancy of the rooms ranges from 2 adults with no children to 5 adults with 4 children. Some rooms also have additional features such as disability access and roll-in showers.
What is there to do in The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
Guests at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a bar where guests can relax and unwind with a wide selection of beverages. Additionally, there is a fitness center available for those who want to stay active and maintain their health routine while traveling.
The hotel also offers a business center for guests who need to attend to work-related matters. Unfortunately, the data does not provide any further information on other leisure amenities at the hotel.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?
No, cash is not a valid payment option at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco. However, they do accept various credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, Maestro, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay.
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