The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

Guests have access to The Clift's 24-hour fitness center featuring a Peloton Bike located on the second floor, with a selection of free weight, resistance machine, elliptical and Treadmill by Lifefitness.

Fitness Center Features

• 24-hour accessibility
• Weight machine
• Three elliptical trainers
• Stair climber
• Four treadmills
• Two Life Fitness stationary bicycles 
• One Peloton 
• Free weights
• Yoga mats
• A variety of balance balls
• Kettlebells
• A plyometric jump box
• Filtered water dispenser
• Sanitizing wipes
• Gym towels 

Peloton Bike

The Peloton Bike is here. Hit your fitness goals while on the go. 

Indoor cycling comes to The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel with the Peloton Bike. Keep your workouts fresh with different themes, difficulty levels and music genres. With classes that range from 5 to 90 minutes, find a ride for every mood.

Peloton Package

Option 1
Enjoy a ride on the Peloton Bike in our fitness center and receive a Peloton water bottle and a $25 Peloton gift card at check-in.
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Option 2
Our Suites can come equipped with a Peloton Bike for private use. You will also receive a Peloton water bottle and a $25 Peloton gift card at check-in.
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Get Ready for Your Ride

We’re so excited for you to experience the Peloton Bike at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel.

• How to adjust your Bike
• Sign up for a free profile
• How to pair your headphones
• Find your first class
• Experience Peloton on the go

Valet parking is available 24 hours a day at the main entrance at 495 Geary St. between Mason and Taylor.

Vehicles host unlimited in and out privileges. Please allow 20 minutes for vehicle retrieval.

• Standard Vehicle | $62 plus 16.6% tax per night
• Oversize Vehicle | $72 plus 16.6% tax per night

Self-parking is not available.

Hotel Valet Parking

0 - 2 hours    $20
3 - 5 hours    $40
5+ hours (daily max)    $62

Like many hotels in San Francisco, one of the most vibrant and populous destinations in California, The Clift Royal Sonesta charges a nightly destination fee.  We have included the following items in your room, or accessible within the hotel, to provide added value for the imposition of this fee. The destination fee of $31 is inclusive of tax and will be charged to your final bill. Please enjoy the following:

• Priority seating in Redwood Room
• $10 USD Food and Beverage credit per day, per room, for use at Frederick’s, the Redwood Room, or the mini bar (credit is not cumulative, must be consumed daily)
• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and 2 bottles of water available in guest rooms upon arrival
• Standard hi-speed Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas
• 24-hour fitness center
• Business center access with printing capabilities
• Complimentary local, domestic long distance, and toll-free calls (up to 60 minutes each)

HI Travel Tales (December 2021)

“Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel: A luxury historic San Francisco hotel"

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“The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel offers affordable boutique luxury with amazing San Francisco views and location. Renovated in 2020, the historic Clift Hotel rates as a top hotel in San Francisco for comfort, ambiance, and service."

Jupiter Devours (November 2021)

“Sonesta's Newly Renovated SF Property, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel: With Stunning Rooms and Food!"

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“The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is located in San Francisco, CA, part of the Sonesta franchise hotels. The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is a century-year-old gem and was first opened in February of 1915 by Frederick C. Clift. In late 2019, renovation started at the hotel and in 2021, the renovations were finished and the hotel looks super clean, modern, and contemporary."

Preksharaj.com (September 2021)

“Checking in: A Luxury Stay in San Francisco at the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel""

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NEWH Magazine (Winter 2021)

“Classic Reinterpretation: Gensler reimagines a storied San Francisco property"

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Art and Entertain Me (November 2021)

“The Clift Hotel in San Francisco’s Great Location Shines after Renovation"

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“Always elegant and dignified, holding steady throughout more than a century of different ownerships, happenings, and renovations, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel at the heart of San Francisco, near Union Square, just emerged after the latest series of improvements that took up almost the entire COVID-19-induced time warp."

Riley Magazine (2021)

“SF Luxury @ The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel”

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"Join Contributor Beth Hoke on a visit to The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, one of San Francisco’s top luxury hotels"

Going Global TV (August 2021)

“A San Francisco Classic Returns”

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“The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has officially reopened for business in 2021 (as of May 20), wowing visitors and locals alike with renewed, light-filled public spaces, sumptuous yet modern rooms, and some exciting announcements on the food and beverage front."

LA Explorer  (October 2021)

“A Night at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel"

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TasteTV (2021)

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“The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel in San Francisco recently opened their new eatery called Fredericks."

InspireDesign (August 2021)

“SOME DESIGN NOTES ON THE CLIFT”

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Lodging Magazine (July 2021)

"The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Unveils Renovation"

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Introducing our new hotel

Guests at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel will be welcomed by sophisticated and modern changes signifying a reawakening of the hotel’s original craftsmanship fused with modern day San Francisco. Designed for beauty, adaptability and convenience, The Clift is a place that reveals the past and embraces the accelerating pace of the future. The updated ambiance engages traditional touches while enveloping the beauty of the city by the bay.

With a nod to our iconic past, the hotel’s renovation includes 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.

We can't wait for you to visit.

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 an 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 to include 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.

Hive Facts

Each hive contains one queen (which lays about 1,500 eggs a day during spring build-up and can live five years or more), female worker bees (which collect pollen and nectar in their last stage of their lifetime of thirty days or so by communicating to one another where the food source is to be found through a behavior known as the waggle dance), and drones or male bees (which are expelled from colonies late fall and won’t reappear until early spring for its sole purpose of mating with a virgin queen).

• Each hive can grow up to 70,000 bees and can produce up to 60 pounds of honey.
• A hive of bees will travel over 55,000 miles to make this happen
• One ounce of honey could fuel a single bee’s flight around the world

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

Whether you need a pick-me-up, a wind-me-down, or just some juice for your phone—we’ve got you covered- Just dial "0" to place your order.

FOOD

$5

• Kit Kat
• Hershey's Chocolate Bar
• Sour Patch
• Pringles
• Pop Chips
• Mixed Nuts

$6

• Lay's Potato Chips
• Smartfood Popcorn

SOFT DRINKS

$5

• Coke
• Diet Coke
• Sprite
• Tonic
• Soda
• Ginger Ale

$7

• Gatorade Fruit Punch
• Illy Caffe

$8

• Acqua Panna 500ml
• San Pelligrino 500ml
• Red Bull
• Diet Red Bull

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

50ml

Vodka - $12

• Grey Goose
• Ketel One
• Absolut Citron

Whiskey - $12

• Jameson
• Jack Daniels

Scotch - $14

• Johnny Walker Black Label

Gin - $12

• Bombay Sapphire
• Tanqueray

Rum - $10

• Bacardi
• Kraken

200ml

$35

• Tito's Vodka
• Maker's Mark Bourbon

$40

• Casadores Tequila
• Johnny Walker B.L. Scotch

BEER

 $8

• Lagunitas IPA
• Estrella Jalisco (bottle)
• Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier 

CHAMPAGNE

• PIPER HEIDSIECK - $65 (1/2)
• Champagne Collet Brut- $95 (full)

WHITE WINE

• Sauvignon Blanc - Line 39 - $22 (1/2)
• Sauvignon Blanc - Joel Gott- $45 (full)

RED WINE

• Pinot Noir - Benton Lane - $25 (1/2)
• Pinot Noir - Hess - $45 (full)
• Cabernet Sauvignon - J. Lohr - $25 (1/2)
• Cabernet Sauvignon - J. Gott - $45 (full)

MERCHANDISE

$5

• The Clift Water Bottle

$20

• Smartphone Kit
• Shave Club Kit
• Intimacy Kit

A $5 delivery fee will be added to your bill. Items ordered will incur an additional 8.50% sales tax.

Government warning: According to the surgeon general, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems. California Law prohibits the consumption of spirits and alcoholic beverages by minors under the age of 21 years.

We love your furry friends as much as you do. 

Sonesta is proud to invite your cuddly companions and provide special amenities like comfy pet beds, bowls, waterproof mats, and treats at check-in. We’ll greet your pet with an arrival letter outlining our local recommendations for a pawsome stay. 

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes well-mannered pets, with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per suite. 

$75 fee per stay applies.

Learn more about our pet policy here. 
 

The most creative and exciting menus in San Francisco are at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco. California’s culinary traditions and farm-fresh ingredients combine to create a truly unique dining experience.

Discover local flavors in exceptional dishes at any of our dining experiences. 

Redwood Room

The intimate, art deco-inspired Redwood Room is a San Francisco institution, newly infused with 21st-century elegance. Its glamour and subdued atmosphere are unsurpassed in the city, made more unique by the paneling that is said to have been carved from a single redwood tree. Savor gourmet small plates and Liquid Art cocktails in this soothing bar that redefines “classic.”  Learn more.

Fredericks

Reverting back to its original location in the hotel, The Clift announces a new eatery and café complete with creative food and drink.

• High-end coffee program
• Gourmet pastries and snacks
• Brasserie fare and elevated comfort food
• And more!

In-Room Dining

For those times when you’d rather stay in, and for those productive work days when you’d rather not interrupt your pace, it is our pleasure to deliver meals to your room. Savor the delicious offerings of our menus in the privacy of your room.

Please note: In-Room Dining is currently unavailable

The Clift’s famous and historic Redwood Room has been restored and reinvented as an exceptionally modern San Francisco bar. Suffused with glamour and Art Deco style, the interior features the original redwood paneling which, legend has, was carved from a single redwood tree, as well as an enormous bar made from an 800-year-old redwood tree. The original artwork on the walls by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt was restored and re-hung.

For more information check The Redwood Room's website.

Hours 

Bar  TUE – SAT 6PM – 12AM
Kitchen  TUE – SAT 6PM–10PM

Fredericks is a warm and welcoming eatery that draws inspiration from San Francisco’s historic past and its open-hearted culture through the lively nature of the city and the unifying power of good food.

Fredericks offers curated comfort food and whimsical yet inviting to-go items and treats. It’s a destination for seekers, creators and thrillers to capture their past and reinvent their destiny through food and beverage.

Beginning each day with curated yet swift service, Fredericks powers the day through its high-end coffee shop featuring gourmet to-go pastries and a high-end coffee program. A la carte Benedicts and omelets set the tone for a more relaxed morning, while pre-made artisan sandwiches and plant-forward compound salads and soups are offered during the lunch hour – fitting for a busy day or social lunch date.

As a nod to the original Clift hotel, this café and eatery has been placed back to its original location in the hotel. Fredericks offers standout coffee options, gourmet pastries, sweet and savory options for breakfast, lunch, and beyond. 

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We have curated a list of our favorite spots that are close by to satisfy all your cravings. stop by the front desk for a list and recommendations. Bon appétit! 

For those times when you’d rather stay in, and for those productive work days when you’d rather not interrupt your pace, it is our pleasure to deliver meals to your room. Savor the delicious offerings of our menus in the privacy of your room.

Please note: In-Room Dining is currently unavailable

Unlike any event and meeting space that you’ve seen before, the distinguished meeting spaces at The Clift offer never-before-seen settings for your next meeting, event, conference, social or family event. The 11 renovated venues comprise 12,524 square feet of space to include the deluxe Spanish Suite and private apartment.

The Clift is a place that reveals that past and embraces the future - never more so than in the newly renovated meeting and event space. And our guest rooms, suites and Private Apartment offer the perfect accommodations to complement your stay.

With significant updates, guests at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel will be welcomed by sophisticated and modern changes signifying a reawakening of the hotel’s original craftsmanship fused with modern day San Francisco.

In a nod to our iconic past, our renovation includes dramatically updated guest rooms, an all-new modern lobby experience, updated meeting and events space and much more – all in the midst of one of the city’s most dynamic regions.

Hotel Highlights

• 12,524 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space
• 11 meeting and breakout rooms
• Newly renovated
• Natural light and city views
• Collaborative spaces
• Technologically advanced boardroom

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Contact a Meeting Specialist

The Clift is the perfect venue for conferences, training sessions, meetings and events of all sizes. Contact the Sales and Catering Department for new group events or meeting inquiries.

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Experience the Fraser Boardroom

Exclusive packages available for 10-20 people.

Packages starting at $100 per-person++ to include use of our 98-inch monitor, Wi-Fi and integrated video camera.

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Scott Baublitz | Director of Sales and Marketing
415.929.2365 | scott.baublitz@sonesta.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS: This offer expires on 12/31/2022. All programs must be booked and completed by 12/31/22. Terms of this offer must be set forth in concessions terms of
contract to ensure eligibility. Offer subject to room availability on dates requested, and blackout dates may apply. Offer not valid in conjunction with citywide bookings, date changes,
previously booked or held meetings. Offer may not be combined with any offers, incentives, discounts or promotions, unless otherwise noted in contract. Sonesta reserves the right
to change, modify or discontinue this offer at any time.

An inspired fusion of modern elegance with distinctly contemporary energy, spirit emanates from each wedding venue. The Clift stands out as a perfect spot for weddings. Plan an intimate candle-lit ceremony or a family-style dinner for a truly enchanted experience.

The Clift San Francisco offers so much more than classic elegance. Our recently renovated hotel stands-out as a perfect spot for San Francisco weddings.

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Ready to plan your big day or wedding celebration?

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*Photo credit: Vivian Chen Photography

Where a soaring lobby, elegant venues and extraordinary offerings combine to create the perfect wedding venue.

Spanish Suite

Located on the 15th floor of the hotel, the Spanish Suite is the original residence of Frederick Clift, the hotel’s original owner. Updated in 2020 with a refined neutral palette of color and textures to promote a handcrafted look that augments the warmth and indulgent sophistication of the rooms. The indoor suite is ideal for ceremonies, showcasing city and bay views for a twinkling reception.

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

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s iconic and historic Redwood Room combined with Applegarth reinvents the elegant and modern event space. Original Redwood paneling, updated 800 year old Redwood bar and refurbished original Gustav Klimt paintings create a glamorous and uniquely San Francisco environment.

Let The Clift play the perfect role in your wedding celebration. We look forward to making your dreams and inspirations a reality.

Please contact a Clift Wedding Professional for more information or to schedule a venue tour
Contact Us:
cliftcatering@sonesta.com

The Clift
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
1.415.929.2307

YOUR PERFECT DAY COMES WITH THE PERFECT GETAWAY!

With Sonesta Travel Pass, you have even more to look forward to beyond your wedding day: complimentary nights at your choice of Sonesta Hotels and Resorts. It's one more way Sonesta can help you celebrate with warm hospitality and personalized service.  Book your wedding at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel and earn up to 150,000 bonus Travel Pass points! 

• $15,000 in catering spend earn an extra 75,000 bonus points, for a total of 225,000 points.
• $25,000 catering spend earn an extra 120,000 bonus points, for a total of 270,000 points
• $50,000 catering spend earn an extra 250,000 bonus points, for a total of 400,000 points

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We love weddings and work hard to ensure our clients are happy.

WEDDING WEEKEND OF OUR DREAMS

"I initially reached out to The Clift when considering it for our hotel block; its convenient location in city and the old SF glamour of the Redwood Room would be great for our family flying in for the wedding. In my first conversation with Jill Plemons, she said "Congratulations! Where are you getting married?" and I had to confess that I did not know. We knew that planning a wedding during COVID would be riddled with uncertainty, and our original venue for both the ceremony and reception had fallen through. In that moment, Jill became my wedding fairy godmother sharing that The Clift had recently remodeled the Spanish Suite that could be used for events. With the support and care of the entire Clift staff, we held the most special (and safe! and easy!) wedding weekend, having our ceremony, reception, hotel block and afterparty all hosted at The Clift.

Convenient Location:

The location was great for visitors to explore SF. We held our rehearsal dinner Del Popolo (a Michelin rated Bib Gormound!) that was a 6 minute walk from The Clift, on the day after the wedding everyone too BART to the Oakland Colosseum to watch the Battle of the Bay series Giants v. A's.

Elegant Hotel:

The remodel is truly beautiful, a simple and modern elegance while still keeping true to the old glamour of the hotel. Our guests were so impressed by the space, found the rooms quiet and comfortable.

Best Bar:

A stunning space that made our weekend feel elevated and unique. We had family in from Chicago, Minnesota and Texas, and the Redwood Room was a slice of old SF to share with them. The drinks were delicious!

COVID Considerate:

The hotel was clean and spacious, with good signage and safe practices followed by all staff.

The staff made our wedding weekend so easy for us! Everyone was organized, attentive and gracious to all guests and vendors. The florist commented how nice and helpful everyone was, saying that is not always the case when she arrives to decorate a venue.

Here are some standouts from our stay:

Jill and Patrick, thank you for your help organizing

Chef Dan + Ahmed, from our tasting to the reception dinner (and last minute popcorn for cocktail hour!!) the food was exceptional -- beautifully plated and delicious to eat.

Jason, the Doorman, was so helpful with our valet and all of our comings-and-goings

Stephanie, the Operator. Behind the scenes organizer and coordinator whenever I picked up the hotel phone for a need, she facilitated exactly the help I needed (even at off-hours). Her attentive hospitality made our stay so easy, even over the phone she was warm and personable.

Todd, our Go2 Guy. (I think my aunts are all a little in love with Todd now.) He helped us bring all of our wedding supplies up and baggage, and attended to all requests ranging from room upgrades to locating wedding gifts left at the front desk.

Elizabeth, Hostess at the Redwood Room, thank you for everything!"