The Orchid List · Venues · Union Square
The Clift Royal Sonesta
◷ San Francisco, CA↗ sonesta.com
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All-in cost submissions
128
Range: 100 to 155
150
150 seated · 200 cocktail
$294
Across submissions
+45%
Peak season vs off-peak
$28k
$28k–$41k
Up to $40.6k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at The Clift Royal Sonesta typically runs about $34,300 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $28,025 to $40,636. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$34,331
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $34,331
$40.6k
$28k
Nov '26
Sat · peak
Aug '27
Sat · off-peak
25th Pctl
$31,178
Median
$34,331
75th Pctl
$37,483
Mean
$34,331
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2027 | Sat | 155 | $28,025 | Quote | Off-peak Saturday |
| Nov 2026 | Sat | 100 | $40,636 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
Aug 2027 · Sat$28,025
155 guests · Quote
Off-peak Saturday
Nov 2026 · Sat$40,636
100 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Pricing Model Key
Venue + F&BSite fee plus food and/or beverage provided by the venue.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Outside Rentals
Couples may bring in rental items such as linens, furniture, china, and glassware from outside companies at their own cost.
Wedding Packages
Catering is offered through cocktail, dinner, and after-dinner reception menus tied to your chosen wedding package.
Audio-Visual
The hotel provides trained audiovisual staff and equipment, with rates available upon request.
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