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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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Tenderloin, San Francisco

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"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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W magazineAugust 1, 2014
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 VFebruary 4, 2016
$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 JJuly 26, 2012
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 Rooms are tiny and outdated - don't be fooled by the modern lobby!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 KnightJune 9, 2016
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 EyinkMarch 13, 2016
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."
W magazineAugust 1, 2014
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
Sabine HannegerJune 4, 2017
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 🙃
Tim PursellJuly 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of the most fabulous spots in the universe. Very discreet. If you're a guest, you get what you ask for.
Sanaz LimoueeMay 8, 2018
Been here 25+ times
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.
Tim PursellJuly 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
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.
Amy GallNovember 28, 2013
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!
AlexNovember 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
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.
Carolyn ColesOctober 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
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.
Dar DarAugust 11, 2014
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. :)
Philip SebastianMarch 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the Black Berry Margarita and check out the 100 year old chair that survived the earth quick by the elevator. Prost!
Nespresso USADecember 10, 2012
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 USADecember 10, 2012
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!
Christian DeBonvilleMarch 11, 2013
Huge rooms with nice features (Geneva sound system, flat screen HD TV, malin + goetz toiletries. Dark, swanky lobby with popular bar downstairs.
John NicholsJanuary 2, 2013
Fantastic ambiance. The receptionist was always helpful. My room was clean and warm. And the New Years party in the club... Amazing.
Marcel ChaconMay 16, 2013
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.
Emily EmerJune 21, 2012
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!
AD NysFebruary 4, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Great city views from the Spanish Suite.
Joe DMay 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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)
DJ AM MoJanuary 21, 2014
Incredible place. Have your dinner by the pool. Will remind you of Teddys at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood.
John DiddyMarch 15, 2018
Stylish bar! Fabulous rooms... live music on the night I was over. Recommended! 😊
Otel.comSeptember 4, 2012
If you want added luxury, book the private apartment which features a beautiful fireplace and Starck-designed furnishings.
jackie whiteNovember 23, 2014
Great hotel, and customer service. Gracious host at the front desk.
Sam November 12, 2016
This is a comfortable, cool hotel with great service . AND I saw prostitutes!
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Odile RoujolJune 22, 2016
Enjoy mojitos or a fresh corona at the bar. Nice playlist
Olivia LandoltJanuary 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
wifi in the room comes at a pretty hefty daily rate, shame. The rooms are lovely & bright but the walls are def thin. Would come again but only at competitive rates. Doesn't compare to the Sanderson.
MikeJanuary 11, 2015
Good rates. Cool hotel bar. However - walls and doors do a poor job of blocking outside noise. Be prepared to hear your neighbors during your stay.
Ketil Moland Olsen1 week ago
Stylish and clean hotel in a prime location.
Brad DAugust 16, 2015
Great location, and one massive chair in the lobby you must sit in.
French TuesdaysApril 5, 2012
Quick tip, if looking for a semi-private and bigger restroom, go up the stairs across from the elevator to find a secret floor.
Gordon WrightMay 25, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Decent rooms, good bar and good breakfast. What more do you need in a hotel?
Jenna DrapkinSeptember 7, 2015
great gym in the clift hotel! rooms are modern and clean
Amanda Van WestDecember 5, 2011
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
Renato Valdes OlmosMarch 5, 2011
High end prostitutes and cocktails. Douchey douchebags and golddiggers. Experience this one properly: dress up and and get a bottle of champagne.
Scott HargrovesAugust 20, 2016
The best hotel I've found in San Francisco. Pricey, but smells dead good.
Otel.comMay 1, 2012
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
Stephen @Huxley JohnsonApril 11, 2010
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
Martin RedigoloNovember 4, 2012
Why does Philippe Starck always put so little light in his hotels? Maybe he wants to protect your eyes from too much kitsch! ;)
Steve PolandApril 28, 2012
Really nice hotel, modern. 15th floor has a rentable space for small conferences (40 ppl).
Johnnie SkywalkingMay 31, 2015
Sit at fireplace after spending a chilling SF day.
Odile RoujolSeptember 8, 2016
Have a drink. Perfect for business meetings
Lang DoSeptember 20, 2014
My room was comfy and spacious! This place is awesome.
Trulia ProJuly 17, 2012
All the best parties are help here! Our tip: crawl under the big chair in the lobby and look up.
Roxy AMay 22, 2017
Great martinis and upscale atmosphere
Jetset jimFebruary 7, 2011
nice hotel, great lamb chops. have to be careful at night tho walking about, can be a little naughty outside.

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