A luxury hotel in Downtown San Francisco

With a nod to its iconic past, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel launched dramatically updated guest rooms, an all-new modern lobby experience, and much more—all in the midst of one of the city’s most dynamic regions. The updated ambiance engages traditional touches while enveloping the beauty of the city by the bay. Classic and contemporary, the hotel provides a wide array of amenities and services to make your stay comfortable. 

the living room

Rooms & Suites

Reflecting the hotel's historic spirit of design, the rooms and suites are sleek and modern and include a work desk and chair. The bathroom offers a walk-in rainfall shower, an oversized back-lit wall mirror, robes and slippers, and a hairdryer. Other amenities include a refrigerator, mini-bar, Keurig coffee maker, laptop-size safe, iron/ironing board, flat-screen television with Staycast Sonifi streaming, Google Chromecast, premium movie channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

suite

Eat & Drink

The most creative and exciting menus in San Francisco are at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco. Discover local flavors in exceptional dishes at any of their dining experiences.

Voted by USA TODAY 10Best as the #1 for Best Nightlife in San Francisco, Redwood Room is newly infused with 21st-century elegance. Savor gourmet small plates and Liquid Art cocktails in this soothing bar that redefines “classic.”

redwood room

Fredericks is a warm and welcoming eatery that draws inspiration from San Francisco’s historic past and its open-hearted culture. The café offers elevated comfort food, gourmet pastries, and a high-end coffee program.

frederick's

Fitness

Guests have access to the Fitness Center featuring a selection of free weights, treadmills, stationary bicycles, resistance machines, and more. Hit your fitness goals while on the go and experience the Peloton Bike at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel.

fitness center

Weddings

The Clift Hotel weddings offer so much more than classic elegance. Their recently renovated hotel stands out as a perfect spot for a lush wedding in San Francisco.  

Spanish Suite - Located on the 15th floor, this suite is the original residence of Frederick Clift, the hotel’s original owner. It is ideal for ceremonies, showcasing city and bay views for a twinkling reception.

spanish suite

Applegarth - Conveniently located on the lobby level, Applegarth (after George Applegarth, the original architect of the hotel) is a soaring room with sweeping 20-foot high ceilings.

Redwood Room - Original Redwood paneling, updated 800-year-old Redwood bar, and refurbished original Gustav Klimt paintings create a glamorous and uniquely San Francisco environment.

Meetings & Events

The Clift is the perfect venue for conferences, meetings, and events of all sizes. With significant updates, guests will be welcomed by sophisticated and modern changes signifying a reawakening of the hotel’s original craftsmanship fused with modern-day San Francisco. The 11 venues comprise 12,524 square feet of space including the deluxe Spanish Suite and private apartment.

meeting room

Area & Activities

Located on Union Square, The Clift Royal Sonesta is just minutes away from San Francisco’s top attractions including The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Ferry Building, and Alcatraz.

Special Offers

  • Bee Sanctuary

bees

To continue striving towards being a more eco-friendly hotel, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel hosts 10 hives with over 10,000 honeybees on the roof of the hotel. The Clift has been a large part of a spearheaded effort to encourage city hotels to keep bees as an environmentally friendly initiative. The honey produced is proudly used in the hotel's craft cocktail drinks as well as dishes including the compressed watermelon salad with lavender-infused honey and goat cheese.

Local beekeeper Roger Garrison is in charge of installing and maintaining the hives at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel.

In 2015, The Clift was awarded the Good Earthkeeping Award by California Hotel & Lodging Association.

At a Glance:

In Room Facilities/Services:
Coffee / Tea
Internet Access
Room Safe

On Property Facilities/Services:
Meeting Rooms
Bar
Restaurant
Room Service
Fitness Center
Celebration Planning
Concierge

Complimentary:
Tea/Coffee
Water

Commitment Ceremony Planning / Hosting:
Yes

Location:
San Francisco

Children Welcome:
Yes

Pets Allowed:
Yes

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