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The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco is a hotel wedding venue located in San Francisco, California. Remodeled in 2022, the hotel boasts a sophisticated and modern aesthetic that complements the building’s original craftsmanship. Just one block from Union Square, the hotel offers a vibrant, downtown setting for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

Originally opened in 1915, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco has been thoughtfully renovated while keeping the building’s integrity and the city’s spirit in mind. This is showcased in the glamorous makeovers of the venue’s iconic Spanish Suite and Redwood Rooms. When celebrating at this hotel, couples can share their big days with up to 200 wedding guests. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, you can also hold showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and elopements here. For more intimate occasions, the hotel offers minimonies for up to 25 guests as well as micro weddings for up to 50 loved ones.

Services Offered

The staff at the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco strives to ensure that newlyweds and their guests have fantastic celebration experiences. They will do all they can to make sure your special day runs as smoothly as possible. To simplify the wedding planning process, the team offers couples the services of a wedding planner to help with coordination and all-inclusive packages. Event essentials and extras such as audio equipment, decor, furniture, lighting, and tables can also be provided. At the end of the evening, both local and out-of-town guests are invited to appreciate the many comfortable rooms available at this hotel.

Cuisine

Experienced, skilled catering managers and the hotel’s Michelin-Star Chef, Dan Corey, work with couples to create menus that fit their needs and desires. For stand-out dining services, they offer many delicious dishes. According to each couple’s preferences, these talented professionals are happy to prepare buffets, hors d’oeuvres, plated meals, stations, and family-style dishes. For seamless experiences throughout the big day, servers can also assist during cocktail receptions and dessert services. Before the special day, couples may attend tastings to preview dishes and are welcome to bring a cake of their choice. This team offers a range of banquet necessities, including:

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Barware
  • Glassware
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Loft
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

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Wayne Sent on 07/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We stayed at the Clift 10 years ago and fell in love with it. When we started looking for venues for our destination wedding in San Francisco, there was only one place we wanted....the Clift! We worked closely with Devin during the months and weeks before our wedding on June 6, 2015 and she was always helpful and attentive to our questions and requests. We held our wedding ceremony and reception in the Spanish Suite with a cocktail hour in between held on the covered terrace. Every detail we requested was attended to and both the ceremony and reception were simply beautiful! We highly recommend the Clift as your wedding venue! Wayne and Anthony
Shauna
Shauna Sent on 04/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding At Clift Royal Sonesta

I celebrated my wedding reception at the Clift Royal Sonesta in October 2024, specifically in the stunning suite on the 14th floor. My wedding party and I enjoyed a five-day stay filled with festivities, and our experience was nothing short of extraordinary. We collaborated closely with Nevzat, the hotel’s director of catering and services, who was incredibly accommodating despite welcoming a new baby at the same time. As first-time visitors from Florida, we had numerous questions, all of which Nevzat answered with patience and enthusiasm. The hotel staff treated us like royalty, making us feel special throughout our stay. The suite was breathtaking, and the overall beauty of the hotel added to the magic of our day. During the reception, the staff was exceptionally attentive; the bartender ensured that drinks were always available, and the appetizers during cocktail hour were served promptly, leaving no guest with an empty hand. Our favorites were the crab cakes and empanadas. The three-course lunch was also served efficiently, much to our guests' delight. We couldn't be more satisfied with our experience at the Clift Royal Sonesta and eagerly anticipate our next visit.
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Alison Sent on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing overlooked. Gracious service by clearly happy people. The entire team was "in" on our day. we felt like we were the only guests.

We had and even got more than what we wanted. They clearly know their stuff and quietly enhanced just about everything. Exceeding our expectations seemed to be the mantra for the entire team.
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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco frequently asked questions

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Loft
  • Mansion
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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