,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-122.40998,37.78976)/-122.41056986153126,37.78828010599296,14.784071557183823/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco vs Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Clift Hotel San Francisco is the choice of most reviewers compared to Golden Gate Hotel. Clift Hotel San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 16 reviewers including Frommer's, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Show All Reviews
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
From $169 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"The epitome of swish sophistication... Pricey, ultra-cool and almost disarmingly self-aware."
Michelin Guide
"Irreverent, unexpected, and surreal, its mind-bending and modern design is a little bit Alice in Wonderland and a whole lot of cool."
Frommer's
"Young trendsetters now flock here for overpriced monochrome lavender streamlined rooms with often-minuscule bathrooms, glamorous atmosphere, and a heavy dose of attitude."
Full review
Fodor's
"The entrance is so nondescript here, you could walk right past it without a hint of what's inside, and that's exactly how the clientle—a mix of hipsters, music-industry types, and celebrities—like it."
Full review
i
Some visitors have remarked on the thin walls and advise booking a room on an upper-level floor to avoid street noise.
Lonely Planet
"While the Clift is deliciously notorious for its penthouse parties, tough design critics might find that some rooms are too cramped for sleigh beds, and some cabinets might've been bought at IKEA."
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
BlackBook
Show All Reviews
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's
"Budget seekers looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family-run B&B."
Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture."
Full review
Gayot
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel near Union Square is full of century-old nostalgia, such as claw-foot tubs, a bird cage elevator and antique furniture."
BlackBook
"Hosts John and Renate run the friendliest hotel in town (more of a B&B really): a 4-story 1913 Edwardian charmer that’s bedecked with antiques, wicker and old photographs."
