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Reviews of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco 4 stars

495 Geary Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

#47 of 221 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1215 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed that this hotel was very clean, spacious, and modern.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing hotel but next time we’ll choose no breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast credit: each day we heard a different story which stressed us out. Once they excluded tax other times we could order more. Breakfast included generally means we can just choose some food and leave satisfied. Here we couldn’t choose 3 hot meals without paying extra, not to mention hot drinks etc. After breakfast we straight had to head out for a cafe.

    We loved the Size of the room, the modern bathroom, the view, the comfortable double beds. Receptionist was very helpful and efficient when we asked for a different room. Redwood Room is lovely, cocktails are great, waiters are awesome. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    It couldn't have been more perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Concierge Lauri knew we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We spent our wedding night at The Clift. She made everything perfect and fabulous, from upgrading us to a suite, delivering complimentary champaign and arranging for special treatment at the restaurant at which she made our dinner reservations.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They should give water bottle

    The location is good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    A great sanctuary in SF Downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Presence of homeless people around the area but that is not within the capacity of hotel personnel even though the personnel are well acquainted in dealing with homelessness issues.

    Friendly staff, new facilities and fine dine options available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Very clean, safe and secure, great service!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Executive Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A really fantastic hotel. It’s in a great location and the service was fantastic from all of the team. It felt safe and secure, and the team even provided drinks vouchers when they realised it was my birthday at check in. Would highly recommend. Very clean!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in good location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The vagrant situation is as bad as ever

    Great hotel in a good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Need in-room information guide.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No in-room guide to provide info about restaurants, room service, etc. I had no idea what was available to me. Water pressure poor.

    Loved the view and room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite noisy during the nights as the hotel had organized events and we could sleep very well as the music was really loud.

    Great location; good gym and comfortable beds.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Will come back to stay if we get the opportunity
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    would have been handy to have a kettle in the room to prepare a bottle for our little one. other than that no complaints!

    staff were amazing! perfect location to the city. We got a room upgrade with an amazing view. The bed was comfortable and huge with plush pillows.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No spa

    We went to Sonesta twice. The second time the room was smaller and a bit less comfortable than the first one, but it was on a higher floor and the view was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Would skip it due to tenderlion location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is around tenderlion which has a 250% higher crime rate versus rest of USA. My understanding was that breakfast was included & it was communicated at check-in but it was not. Manager could have given us a complimentary breakfast as a goodwill gesture

    Staff were exceptional. Extremely helpful. Came to the room to give us a kettle, a baby cot, a microwave and multiple other smaller things

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    overall good hotel with great location, room size was generous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room Sizes were good and staff was fantastic, they were able to accomodate our request for a late check-out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of a spa

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    RELAXING
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the Bed was a bit uncomfortable because the side i slept on was lower than the right side.

    we were on the 14th floor, we upgraded and were very happy with the room . the bed on the left side however was lower than the right side. other than that it was an amazing stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue we experienced was our room ac was not working properly, but they were quick to bring us a fan.

    We were near by walking distance to great restaurants and shopping.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable, large rooms, helpful staff, nice furnishings. Good location too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel, the rooms just need to be vacuumed better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was dusty especially the carpet and pull out sofa bed. The shower pressure wasn't very good and it was difficult to get the shower temperature correct.

    The location was good, easy walking to all the attractions. The room decor was nice and modern and it was convenient having coffee machine, hairdryer and safe in the room. The gym had excellent equipment and the internet throughout the hotel was really good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Great stay in SF
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    General issue of SF with homeless. Tenderloin is just next door....

    Staff was nice and helpfull, we received the room a bit earlier than check in time with nice view on the city. Great stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff in the check in, namely Mr. Stan, was more interested in selling upgrades than in providing a clean service. The window of my room was not working properly

    Location is great! Breakfast staff super kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Nice hotel at the centre
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Everything was fine.

    We liked our stay at the hotel: excellent location, friendly staff, and nice breakfast. It is great value for money. Absolutely ecommended.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Two Queen beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy

    Nice big rooms, and excellent showers

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was expensive for breakfast. And no views due to location of building.

    Room was large and very comfortable. Hotel had great bar and coffee shop. Lovely decor and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

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