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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near SHN Curran Theatre

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At the heart of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Savor light fare at The Redwood Room or grab a coffee to-go from the on-site cafe, then unwind by the lobby fireplace. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £174
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Why we love this property

Tasty American cuisine
The hotel boasts a restaurant serving American dishes, a cafe, and a bar. Guests can start the day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast.
Sleep in plush comfort
Drift into dreamland with Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted rest, while dressing gowns await after rainfall showers.

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Private Apartment)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Private Apartment)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
HDTV
  • City view
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • SHN Curran Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marines Memorial Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 29 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 13 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 25 min walk
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 3 min walk
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 4 min walk
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Herb N'Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cat Bar & Bites - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. After visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Oracle Park and Pier 39. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 372 rooms
    • Arranged over 17 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • For guests with pets, a pet indemnity form must be filled out at the Front Desk when checking-in. An additional cleaning fee may be applied after check-out, if necessary.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1915
  • ATM/banking
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Redwood Room – This cocktail bar specialises in American cuisine and only serves light fare.
Fredericks – This café specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
The Living Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 36.00 for adults and USD 36.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Clift Hotel
Clift Hotel San Francisco
Clift San Francisco
San Francisco Clift Hotel
Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel San Francisco
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Clift Royal Sonesta
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco San Francisco
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Does The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco?

Yes, The Redwood Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco like?

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is a short 3-minute walk from Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Our travellers say that the local area is very central.

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Reviews

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, delicious, and fantastic by multiple guests. (15 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient access to good restaurants and a breakfast restaurant on site. (10 reviews)
  • The gym was great and equipped enough. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, polite staff, quite clean room.
Gal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Amina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always feels like home , very comfortable and spacious suites .
Victor, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice rooms
Jaiden, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We reserved a king room with a junior suite. It had a sitting area. It was really nice. The staff was great. Room was really clean, clean and comfortable. Our room came with a $36 credit per guest to use the restaurant downstairs for breakfast. It was very nice.
Eileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!
Amy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay here!
Naomi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and clean with high ceiling. Comfortable bed
Cristina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was amazing
Pramod, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel very happy with the stay better price the the Westin and just as good
william, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Jim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. We had a wonderful stay and will be back again!
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location close to popular spots downtown.
shantol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Jessica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Marcel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Iconic luxury hotel
donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean large room😀
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in a suite. Was spacious and beautiful. Would definitely book this room again!
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was beautiful. Staff was extremely nice. Great Location.
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Erica L., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Anuj Yugpradhan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing room and great location
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was good and the staff was great. The parking was terrible and super expensive
Friend, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

A lot of hidden costs and the receipt was not accepted by my company for work travel. They add RESORT fee. Most of it not used and FOOD credits also unused. They tell you at the desk upon check in and what do I do? Make a new reservation on the day I am supposed to check in? The neighborhood is not good. Maybe two blocks over is much safer.
Martina, 4-night trip