Book Pride and Frameline With The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s LGBTQ Packages

April 8, 2026 Vacationer Staff

In celebration of San Francisco’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community and year-round Pride spirit, and the iconic Frameline Film Festival, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel proudly announces two specially curated hotel packages.

The packages are inspired by the newly launched partnership with Frameline, the nonprofit arts organization behind the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. This collaboration underscores The Clift’s ongoing commitment to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and community, while offering guests meaningful ways to engage with one of the city’s most influential queer arts institutions.

Just steps from the city’s most iconic nightlife, arts venues, and Pride festivities, The Clift blends historic glamour with modern edge, anchored by the legendary Redwood Room and the welcoming energy that has defined the hotel for decades.

Located within walking distance to Union Square, the theater district, and public transit, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel places guests at the crossroads of San Francisco’s cultural and LGBTQ+ landmarks. The hotel concierge is also available to curate personalized recommendations for PRIDE events, nightlife, and neighborhood experiences throughout the city.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s LGBTQ+ Offers’ Highlights:

Whether visiting for Pride Month, Frameline festivities, or simply to experience one of the world’s most LGBTQ+-inclusive destinations, guests will find The Clift a stylish and celebratory home base. Evenings begin (or end) beneath the dramatic redwood paneling of the Redwood Room, while mornings unfold over breakfast at Frederick’s before heading out to explore the Castro, SoMa, and beyond.

PRIDE Package

Special Pride rates, starting at $269
Daily breakfast for two at Frederick’s
Two signature cocktails in the iconic Redwood Room
Pride-themed swag bag
A portion of the proceeds to be donated to Frameline (for June bookings)

FRAMELINE Member Offer
• Exclusive 15% savings on best available rate
• No resort fees
• Designed for members and supporters of Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival

For more information and to book this package, please visit here (Note: be sure to include the promo code “SFPRIDE” when booking the reservation)

Check out this year’s landmark programming for Frameline here.

Frameline50 – San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, June 17-27, 2026

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival — presented by Frameline — is the world’s oldest and largest queer film festival. Founded in 1977, the festival welcomes more than 60,000 attendees from 80+ countries, making it the most well‑attended LGBTQ+ arts event in the United States. Frameline50 marks a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ cinema and is one of the most significant cultural celebrations of the year. This year’s event will continue to showcase diverse global stories and celebrate queer filmmakers and talent.

Frameline50 will take place June 17–27, 2026, at venues across San Francisco and Oakland, including the iconic Castro Theatre.

Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, is the world’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ film festival, founded in 1977 and now a global leader in queer cinema. What began as a grassroots Super‑8 showcase has grown into an internationally recognized festival committed to elevating films by and about LGBTQ+ people. As a media‑arts nonprofit, Frameline champions queer storytellers year‑round through funding, distribution, restoration, and programming that connects filmmakers and audiences worldwide.

Past honorees and guests have included Gregg Araki, Margaret Cho, Alan Cumming. Barbara Hammer, Todd Haynes, Vito Russo, George Takei, Christine Vachon, John Waters, Lena Waithe and more. Frameline has screened several award-winning and nominated films including “Carol,” “In the Summers,” “Twinless,” “All Shall Be Well,” “Come See Me in the Good Light,” “Past Lives,” “The Brutalist,” “Flee,” “A Fantastic Woman,” “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “Howl,” and “The Times of Harvey Milk”.

Follow on social media at @framelinefest @frameline @framlinefestival.bsky.social