The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

09/06/2026

Experience San Francisco like a local! The Iconic San Francisco Package at The Clift Royal Sonesta is your ticket to a classic SF adventure, from riding the city’s famous cable cars to exploring vibrant neighborhoods.

Celebrate America’s and San Francisco’s 250th anniversaries with a standard King room starting at $250 per night, taxes included, plus two adult single-ride cable car tickets and a waived destination fee.

Book direct with promo code USA250: sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/ca/san-francisco/clift-royal-sonesta-hotel/offers/san-francisco-anniversary-package

Use our interactive SF 250 map app to build an itinerary around your interests: 250-things-to-do-sf.netlify.app

09/01/2026

September is here, and the Duchess has a full calendar waiting at The Clift Royal Sonesta and the Redwood Room!

AFTER DARK

Live music begins at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, unless otherwise noted. Reservations recommended: opentable.com/r/the-redwood-room

September 3: Glen Pearson Duo
September 4: Grant Levin

September 10: Larry Dunlap Duo
September 11: Dr. Tammy Hall

September 17: Dr. Tammy Hall and Kevin Goldberg, following the Speaker Series, at 7:15 p.m.
September 18: Grant Levin

September 24: Grant Levin
September 25: Larry Dunlap

SATURDAY DJs

September 5: The Spindoctor
September 12: DJ Rose
September 19: Theo B
September 26: DJ Yuno

MAKING HISTORY FUN AGAIN

On Thursday, September 17, join us for “The Arts in San Francisco: The City That Never Stopped Creating,” a conversation celebrating the history and future of San Francisco’s performing arts community.

Non-hosted cocktails begin at 5 p.m., followed by the program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is complimentary with RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/making-history-fun-again-speaker-series-at-the-clift-tickets-1976773423523

ICONIC SAN FRANCISCO PACKAGE

Explore the city with a $250 tax-inclusive standard King room, waived destination fee, two adult single-ride cable car tickets, and The Clift’s digital guide to 250 things to do in San Francisco.

Book with promotional code USA250. Availability and offer terms apply.

Save this calendar and follow the links in our bio for reservations, RSVPs, and hotel package details.

08/27/2026

The Living Room in our lobby was designed for your comfort!

With San Francisco waiting just beyond our front doors, you can enjoy a coffee before the first meeting, a quiet hour with a book, or find a place to regroup before a night at the theater.

Plan your stay: clifthotel.com

08/25/2026

Thank you San Francisco Examiner for shining a spotlight on "Redwood Room After Dark" and the musicians bringing the room to life each week!

Our expanded live jazz series continues every Thursday and Friday through September.

Read the full feature below, then make plans to join us in the Redwood Room for craft cocktails, delicious bites, and timeless performances.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel has been bringing nightlife to the historic Redwood Room.

08/18/2026

This Thursday, August 20, Making History Fun Again returns to the Redwood Room for a look at 250 years of Presidio history.

Rob Thomson, Federal Preservation Officer for thePresidio of San Francisco, will trace its story from pre-contact beginnings through 217 years of military use and its transformation into a beloved national park and nationally recognized historic preservation success.

Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by the program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Redwood Room inside The Clift Royal Sonesta.

RSVP via Eventbrite*: www.eventbrite.com/e/making-history-fun-again-speaker-series-at-the-clift-tickets-1976773423523

SOLD OUT NOTE: Although this Thursday’s speaker series in the Redwood Room is officially sold out, we expect to have limited standing room available, with some seating potentially opening up due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.

If you would still like to attend, please email Molly Blaisdell:
[email protected].

Availability cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate additional guests.

08/16/2026

San Francisco looks especially good after dark.

The Clift Royal Sonesta has been part of the city since 1915, with Union Square and the Theater District just outside.

Plan your next stay: clifthotel.com

08/06/2026

If your San Francisco plans include more than a quick overnight, a little extra room changes the trip!

Our one-bedroom suites give you a separate living area, space to work and windows that keep the city in view. Settle in, unpack properly and stay awhile.

Plan your spacious getaway: clifthotel.com

08/01/2026

Meet us at The Clift Royal Sonesta and the Redwood Room for a month of history, jazz, DJs, and San Francisco discovery!

Here’s the full lineup:

1 - The Presidio of San Francisco turns 250: Making History Fun Again!

Historian Rob Thomson, Federal Preservation Officer for the Presidio Trust, presents the full arc of the Presidio's story, from pre-contact beginnings through 217 years of military use to its life today as a beloved national park site.

Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m. in the Redwood Room. Free with Eventbrite RSVP, presented in partnership with Alta Journal: eventbrite.com/e/making-history-fun-again-speaker-series-at-the-clift-tickets-1976773423523

2 - After Dark. Live jazz returns to the Redwood Room

Every Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., featuring SACHA BOUTROS, Glen Pearson Duo, Larry Dunlap, Dr. Tammy Hall, Grant Levin, Sundra Manning, and more. Reservations via OpenTable: opentable.com/booking/restref/availability?correlationId=c31e9d5f-ac50-4af2-9141-59f2b8ce5fe9&restRef=3375

3 - DJs in the Redwood Room. Every Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover.

August residents: DJ Rose, DJ Theo B, DJ Dreeezzy, The Spindoctor, and DJ Mikey Tan.

4 - 250 Things To Do in SF

Explore the city with our interactive map app and book the USA250 room package for the full experience. Museums and culture, food and drink, shopping, outdoors, tours, and hidden gems, all at your fingertips.

Room Package: sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/ca/san-francisco/clift-royal-sonesta-hotel/offers/san-francisco-anniversary-package

250 Map App: 250-things-to-do-sf.netlify.app