The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel | San Francisco, California

City life at its best.

It is time to get inspired by the city again. Many move to the suburbs for its quiet simplicity, but when it is time to play, the city is where you they go. One of the most prime cities in California to be in when you want fun is San Francisco. Accentuated by the exciting, and warm atmosphere, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel in San Francisco is just the ticket. it is composed of a classic luxury, modern elegance, and artistic sensibility.

Once the private home of French designer Philippe Starck, you will find that many of the original details remain along with its chic, stylish new furniture and decor. It is made decadent with silk, leather and velvet that provides a rich and decadent wonderland of soft lavenders, ivories and grays over 3 styles of rooms, and two styles of suite and the most spacious, Private Apartments.

Amenities include minibars, Wi-Fi, work desk, HDTV, 300 thread count bedding, wool throws, premium bath products, city views and separate bath & dressing areas. Outside your room, you have access to complimentary bicycles to explore the city, business center, 12,500+ square feet of event space, valet parking, 24 hour fitness, & yoga mats, in room massages, and you can bring along your pooch.

Food and drink here is also a spectacular event, and you will be amazed at the famous, art deco designed, Redwood Bar that is carved from one solid piece of redwood. There is the Velvet Room for breakfast, and the Living Room club for introspection to a glass of whiskey or wine. Finally, if you want to nosh in private, in-room dining and breakfast is available as well.

The Clift also keeps a responsibility to nature to stay green. Guests also receive $15 food and beverage vouchers for each day they forego cleaning to help with this pledge. Going even further, the hotel hosts an 11 hive bee sanctuary. Each hive can produce up to 60 pounds of honey that is used in recipes and cocktails at the hotel.

There is a spa here and the hotel concierge can connect you with adventures like bike tours, boating, golfing, jogging, excellent shopping, theaters and museums nearby and great wine tours too. If you are planning a trip to the city of San Francisco and desire pure luxury and excellent personal service, the Clift is the hotel for you.

Written by LeVar Thomas

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