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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Tenderloin, San Francisco

Opened 1915   Renovated 2021   $$

“Storied Art Deco landmark”

Heritage Social
Central
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco — vibe

Vibe

Tailored neutrals and warm brass accents welcome theatergoers stepping in from Geary Street for evening cocktails.

“Storied Art Deco landmark”

Heritage

A 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition landmark preserving original polished redwood paneling inside its storied cocktail lounge.

Social

The legendary Redwood Room draws lively theatergoers and locals for evening cocktails beneath warm amber lighting.

Design

Refreshed interiors feature custom warm brass lighting, tailored neutral furnishings, and subtle Art Deco silhouettes.

Central

In the Theater District, steps from the Curran Theatre and two blocks west of Union Square

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco — rooms

Rooms

Calm neutral palettes complement tailored furnishings and spacious bathrooms tiled in classic black-and-white patterns.

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco — backstory

Backstory

Built for the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition, the property debuted as the city's first earthquake- and fire-proof hotel.

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The 1933 Redwood Room pours craft cocktails beneath Gustav Klimt prints and paneling carved from a single redwood tree.

The neighborhood

Set directly in the Theater District beside the Curran Theatre, the front doors open two blocks west of Union Square.

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