The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Designed for engaging experiences, The Clift is a place that uncovers the past and embraces the accelerating pace of the future.

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495 Geary St (at Taylor St) San Francisco , CA 94102 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free

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W magazine

The vistas from the upper floors are top-notch—and while staring down at the city below, one can take comfort in the fact that the Clift was built as the city ’s first earthquake-proof hotel . Read more

Steve V

$15/day wifi in 2016? Wha? Also you can converse with the people in the next room without even raising your voice the walls are so thin. Great bath products, style/vibe though.

Annie J

If you're looking for a nice relaxing place to stay, look elsewhere! You will be disrupted by drunks wondering the hotel at nights. Rooms are tiny and outdated - don't be fooled by the modern lobby!

Liz McLean Knight

The Harry Potter-esque moving portraits with back-stories in the redwood-clad bar will make you keep glancing at throughout the night and interpret their gazes. Oh and the cocktails are beautiful, too

Lindsay Eyink

High end hookers & blow. Bouncers at the lobby & elevator on Sat. Coffee in the lobby is gone at 10am & no coffee in room. $29 OK breakfast ends early. "You don't want to know what goes on here."

Sabine Hanneger

We stay for 4 days here and we are happy with all. And happy that we have a so nice Bar with fantastic cocktails ... ????????Tequilla old fashioned ????

W magazine

The lobby, just inside the building’s classic façade, is a wonderfully eclectic eyeful—Eames chairs with a Salvador Dali table, next to a Renee Marguerite stool, grounded by a bronze chimney sculpture Read more

Amy Gall

Love this place! So chic and lounge-y ;) esp on the last Thursday of every month when they have this great happy hour event called Bardot with live music and great drinks!

Sanaz Limouee

As of today the Clift is no longer part of the Morgans Hotel Group....sad to see them go. Hope new Sonesta management maintains the vibe.

Philip Sebastian

Get the Black Berry Margarita and check out the 100 year old chair that survived the earth quick by the elevator . Prost!

Alex

Don't miss out on the Room service . Particularly for breakfast . Bacon is excellent, as is the salmon and egg croissant , good coffee , etc. Service is great in everything they do.

Nespresso USA

Take your cup of coffee to the Living Room. The velvet sofas , leather-wing chairs and artistic portraits create the perfect atmosphere to sip and enjoy!

Nespresso USA

Take your cup of coffee to the Living Room. The velvet sofas , leather-wing chairs and artistic portraits create the perfect atmosphere to sip and enjoy!

Tim Pursell

One of the most fabulous spots in the universe . Very discreet. If you're a guest, you get what you ask for.

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AD Nys

Great city views from the Spanish Suite.

Carolyn Coles

Gorgeous and dramatic lobby, with great cocktails at the Redwood Room ! That said, the rooms are small and there is a better value to hipness ratio elsewhere.

John Nichols

Fantastic ambiance. The receptionist was always helpful. My room was clean and warm. And the New Years party in the club... Amazing.

Dar Dar

The Lobby is dope. The bathrooms in the rooms are dope. I always judge the hotel by the bathroom and these bathrooms do not disappoint. :)

Christian DeBonville

Huge rooms with nice features (Geneva sound system , flat screen HD TV , malin + goetz toiletries. Dark, swanky lobby with popular bar downstairs.

Sam 

This is a comfortable , cool hotel with great service . AND I saw prostitutes !

DJ AM Mo

Incredible place. Have your dinner by the pool. Will remind you of Teddys at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood.

John Diddy

Stylish bar ! Fabulous rooms... live music on the night I was over. Recommended! ????

Odile Roujol

Enjoy mojitos or a fresh corona at the bar . Nice playlist

Tim Pursell

I love the Clift. I love all the Morgan's hotels I've stayed at. Stylish , discrete and rocking toiletries. Upgrade to a suite if you want to completely indulge yourself. Bathrooms could be more posh.

Joe D

2 things to ask for at check-in: 1) a room not adjacent to the service elevator ; 2) a room on a high floor (b/c of creaking and street noise, respectively)

Martin Redigolo

Why does Philippe Starck always put so little light in his hotels ? Maybe he wants to protect your eyes from too much kitsch! ;)

jackie white

Great hotel , and customer service. Gracious host at the front desk.

Renato Valdes Olmos

High end prostitutes and cocktails . Douchey douchebags and golddiggers. Experience this one properly: dress up and and get a bottle of champagne .

Amanda Van West

Relax in the Living Room while browsing my content and free music ! Then use your new music knowledge as a convo starter for that lone person in the chair nearby

Marcel Chacon

Beautiful decoration. Great bar . Nearby to Union Square. The rooms are nice but the walls are too thin. Overall it is a nice place to stay.

Ketil Moland Olsen

Stylish and clean hotel in a prime location.

Otel.com

The hotel 's well-equipped fitness centre is where you can have a workout anytime, as it's open 24 hours a day. http://j.mp/Clift_Hotel

Gordon Wright

Decent rooms, good bar and good breakfast . What more do you need in a hotel ?

Otel.com

If you want added luxury , book the private apartment which features a beautiful fireplace and Starck-designed furnishings.

Emily Emer

Great hotel but be prepared for it to be noisy at night! Staff is great about keeping it down. Breakfast in the am is yummy!

Jenna Drapkin

great gym in the clift hotel ! rooms are modern and clean

National Geographic Traveller (UK)

No, you haven’t fallen down the rabbit hole; the throne, oversized lamp and antler-covered chair in the lobby are the work of Philippe Starck . Read more

Scott Hargroves

The best hotel I've found in San Francisco. Pricey , but smells dead good.

Brad D

Great location, and one massive chair in the lobby you must sit in.

Johnnie Skywalking

Sit at fireplace after spending a chilling SF day.

Mosaab Osama

Very nice room are so big but the parking is 58$ per day

Odile Roujol

Have a drink. Perfect for business meetings

French Tuesdays

Quick tip, if looking for a semi-private and bigger restroom , go up the stairs across from the elevator to find a secret floor.

Martin Assmann

Visit the great hotel bar : The Redwood Room . It's amazing!

Lang Do

My room was comfy and spacious ! This place is awesome.

Steve Poland

Really nice hotel , modern. 15th floor has a rentable space for small conferences (40 ppl).

Stephen @Huxley Johnson

Arrived post 16 hr flight, check-in chaos. Staff clueless, pre-confirmed studio suite filled. Only room left right next to service lift (noisier than a Metro!) Studio (finally) good. Doormen excellent Read more

Roxy A

Great martinis and upscale atmosphere

Nitin Puri

Awesome place for some post work cocktails

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