The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco – A Favorite for Families in San Francisco
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers rooms designed by Tim Andreas of Banjo, featuring 300 thread count cotton linens, free-standing bathtubs, and separate showers. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with streaming services, minibars, tea and coffee makers, and laptop-size safes. Select rooms provide city views. The hotel maintains original design touches like the famous 'Big Chair' in the lobby, now updated with modern silver upholstery.
Dining Experiences
Fredericks café serves breakfast with a-la-carte Benedicts and omelets, plus a high-end coffee program. The Redwood Room features art deco-inspired paneling carved from a single redwood tree, serving gourmet small plates and Liquid Art cocktails. The hotel uses honey from its own rooftop beehives in craft cocktails and dishes like compressed watermelon salad with lavender-infused honey and goat cheese.
Fitness & Recreation
Guests have 24-hour access to the fitness center on the second floor, featuring a Peloton Bike, Life Fitness treadmills, elliptical trainers, free weights, and yoga mats. The hotel maintains rooftop beehives producing honey used in restaurant dishes and cocktails, with local beekeeper Roger Garrison managing the hives.
Prime Downtown Location
Located at 495 Geary Street in Downtown San Francisco, one block from Union Square. Steps from the Curran Theatre and American Conservatory Theater. 1.3 miles from Moscone Center, 1.7 miles from Oracle Park, and 2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz tours at Pier 27. Near Tadich Grill, the city's oldest restaurant, and multiple happy-hour spots.
Guest Services
24-hour valet parking with in/out privileges. Concierge services for tour desk and language translation assistance. Dry-cleaning, turn-down service, and babysitting available. Meeting and event spaces include the Redwood Room (accommodates 150 guests) and Applegarth Event Space with 20-foot ceilings. Wedding services include ceremonies and farewell brunches. Pet-friendly with special pet portrait package.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Happy hour
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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