Clift Hotel

The hotel staff was excellent. The concierge service was amazing. The quirky lobby was fun. The beds and pillows were amazing. The complimentary soaps and shampoo was better than the stuff u get at the store. I loved the location close to the financial district. Multiple cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Close to mini an trolley stops. Very close to union square. We ran up Taylor street to the wharf only 1.5 miles but half up a steep hill. Great workout. Don't rent a car if u don't need to, expensive to store and so easy to get around without. Loved the place would stay there again.

The Clift is where the "In" people stay. Great atmosphere. Rooms are small but comfortable. Beware the $50 a night charge to park your car that they neglect to tell you about.

Small rooms especially bathroom. Otherwise excellent and great location.

Really enjoyed our stay at the Clift. Excellent location, pleasant staff, and terrific design (thank you Philippe Starck). The hotel has a basic fitness centre, and the bathroom had a rather inconvenient layout. But the beds are comfortable, the food was good, and the service friendly.

Overall my stay at the Clift was pretty good. I was dissappointed that they would not give us a decent rate to stay over another night so went to the hotel right across the street. They could use an upgrade in the gym. Didn't even bother to use it and I work out regularly. The bed was comfy. The room was small. The staff was exceptional! Didn't eat in the restaraunt, but my freind did and said it was very good.

Staff were great, Downstairs bar is awesome. Rooms are ok, walls are very thin, bring earplugs. Very loud on the weekends.

Loved this place. The lobby is quite dark but the rooms are a stark contrast......large, modern, light, airy and very funky. A great spot i recommend highly!

The design of this hotel is definitely not the best work of designer Philippe Starck. The choice of colors and textures makes all common areas "dark" as opposed to glamorous and sophisticated. It feels very "nouveau riche" and "wanna be". The non-smoking policy is not greatly enforced in designated non-smoking area, I had to change room to have a smoke-free sleep. The room itself is way smaller than it looks on pictures and I felt I was more in a Andre Balasz facility than a Philippe Starck's one. The staff however is extremely professional and nice. The room service menu is boring and really not interesting. I had breakfast which was nice. Would I choose this place again ? NO. Not even with a great discount !

When we checked in, we explained it was our wedding anniversary. She upgraded us to a junior sweet! We also noticed the play Warhorse was showing next door so we asked the concierge if he could see if there were any tickets for that night! We were able to see the play (incredible). We had dinner at 5:30 at Boulevard, which is one of the top five restaurants in SF. A wonderful stay in the City.

I love the swanky feel of the Clift. Colors are fun, dim lighting makes it feel modern, but some of the decor is definitely not modern. Tough to explain, but it's a great mix. The Redwood Room, aka the lobby bar, is a must see spot for at least one cocktail. Just avoid it on the weekends at night, as it essentially turns into a club. It's better around 4:30 when they first open, so you can take in its beauty. Location of the hotel is prime if Union Square is involved in your stay. Noise level isn't bad if you take a courtyard room rather than a street. Prices fluctuate a lot, so don't be in a rush to book well in advance unless you see prices dip under $300.