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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
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Tenderloin, San Francisco
"Visit the great hotel bar: The Redwood Room."(9 Tips)
"beautiful fireplace"(4 Tips)
"Great little hotel near Union Square, had a great stay."(2 Tips)
"Phillippe Starck designed hotel is one of the hippest places"(3 Tips)
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Paul ChintawatDecember 17, 2011Hotel is nice. Be aware if you are planning on using the valet, it's $50 per night.
Cak WolfeMarch 3, 2014I truly love this hotel. Thin walls but there are light/sound blocking drapes along all four walls(doorway & window incl). The bar is hopping, and beautiful. Walls paneled w/ single redwood, circa '33
Tiffany ChenJuly 19, 2011Great stay so far except the shower doesn't drain well. Ask for a complimentary upgrade during check-in for a higher floor!- pc youngJune 24, 2011Observe Redwood Room's moving wall art. Much more interesting than the patrons (this is a hotel bar drawing fanny pack wearing guests)
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 1, 2014No, 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
KAYAKSeptember 13, 2011A hotel haiku: Steps from Union Square // Coffee tables by Dalí // S.F. á la Clift. http://on.kayak.com/CliftSanFran
The best hotel staff in California. Don't be shy and tip them well!
Jill BlumJuly 8, 2010Very comfy bed... Hotel seems geared more for romantic rendezvous than for business between the mirrored bedrooms, intimacy packets in the honor bar, and the homeless crooners you can hear all night.
Great hotel near Union Square. The rooms are comfy and the staff was very helpful during my stay. I bought some stuff online and they didn't charge me for receiving the first 05 packages. Love it!- Court PassantNovember 13, 2010Great little hotel near Union Square, had a great stay. So try it if you're visiting.
Get upgraded one of the upper level corner suites. Morgans knows how to treat loyal visitors.
Aprile ElcichJune 15, 2016Is this a joke? Great place to stay if your ideal night involves prostitutes and coke, and love to show off how much money you have by paying extra for $20 wifi and $20 water. TRULY AWFUL.
Stephan SchwarzMarch 5, 2010While the hotel is good but not amazingly (contemporary design and pastel colorS) the bar is certainly one the better places to have a drink to impress. Can be very crowded, which is one the appeal..
CauitieNovember 21, 2013Despite relatively low rate in reviews, I don't think it is not that bad at all except housekeeping does not replace towels, amenities and so on. 😕
Jason MahoneyOctober 15, 2011AskMen review modification request: crowd is a touch o the B&T side as well.
✈Tom Spano®October 28, 2012Don't valet park here unless you let them lube you up first. It hurts...a lot! $50 for anytime over 3 hours regardless of how much money you spend inside the joint. Lame!
Sarah CarlingApril 15, 2012The tables in the bar are bottle service, but if you're a guest don't be shy to ask if they can seat you at a free table anyway.
In contradiction to the eclectic and dark lobby the rooms are very light but boring.
John WroblewskiAugust 23, 2011Can't have a drink by the fireplace in the lobby. Too bad because that's the best location at the Clift.- Jill BlumJuly 8, 2010My coworker was given a key to his room at check-in and upon arrival, there were people, um, en flagrante so I advise using the security chain.
- AskMen tip about Redwood Room crowd being 'a little on the older side' is off: Guys may be a bit on the older side, but ladies with the older guys are often plenty young. Still, cool bar. #justsayin
T KMarch 1, 2010Compliments on the thin walls! What fun to hear ppl going at it on BOTH sides of yr room. And, catch the morning news - without even turning on the tv! Isn't it fun to stay in a trashy nightclub?
yerenis annetteAugust 17, 2010Stayed 4 nights here: walls were thin, you can hear the service elevator, the view is of a brick wall, doors slamming at all hours, customer service is LOUSY and horrible & beds r stiff! Not worth it!
Uncle FishbitsJanuary 8, 2010They were kind to this grizzled hoteler... stopped in for a seat by the fire. So warm and nice!
Edmond HilhorstMarch 16, 2011Breakfast is very poor but redwood bar makes up for it. Cool place @ night.
Syndicate Media GroupAugust 12, 2011SF [Do] Hang with the rest of the SF locals and check out breakthrough acts at Clift Sessions - past artists include Theophilus London and Francis & The Lights.
Iain TaitJune 17, 2011Read a lot about the thin walls. Make the most of them and enjoy an anonymous earful!- k eOctober 25, 2009Get there early so you can get a seat at the bar. Otherwise you'll be standing up all night because the tables are reserved for bottle service.
I don't understand American service. I got kicked out of a booth at the bar while staying in a room here for a week. What's a guy gotta do to enjoy a good scotch?
You should stay here only if you want to hear base music pumping at 7:30am - well, more like constantly and around the clock...
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
495 Geary St (at Taylor St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Designed for engaging experiences, The Clift is a place that uncovers the past and embraces the accelerating pace of the future.
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(415) 775-4700
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
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"Amazing interior-one incredibly stylish bar, all carved out of a single redwood oak tree. Truly one of the cooler places (so it's definitely not a secret) in SF."
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"Wonderful hotel! Very high quality of services, food, and amenities. Ask for a room with a view of one is available."
Cameron Wentker - 8.5
"Wonderful place to sit and have an afternoon drink. Recommend the lovely garden court."
Matthew Ng - 7.7
"Fantastic bar up on the top, great views. Beautiful hotel all around."
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