Clift Hotel - Book Direct

495 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 775-4700

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"Equal Parts Wit, Surrealism & Glamour --A Luxury Hotel with an Edge"

Asia De Cuba Restaurant
Redwood Room Bar
Living Room Bar

Clift Hotel offers guests seasonal packages and special offers including dinner, special occasion, and breakfast and parking packages. These offers are exclusive to the site and are available for a wide variety of room types and sizes.

Clift's 363 guest rooms are generously proportioned and decorated with fabrics, silks, leathers and velvets, all in tranquil shades, ivories, greys and lavenders, which combine to create an effect that is richly layered and sophisticated. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors on opposite walls create a soothing 'infinity effect' and reflect the rosy Bay Area light.

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Editorial Review for Clift Hotel - Book Direct – by Daniel Liszt

The Scene
Oversized arching doorways lead fashion-forward visitors into an alluring lobby that's dimly lit and appointed with leather chairs, velvet sofas and toy animal photos (courtesy of France's Jean-Baptiste Mondino). The property, now part of the Morgans Hotel Group, was redesigned in 2001 by world-famous Philippe Starck (along with Studio 54's Ian Schrager) and this is most evident in the main floor lounge, the sleek and chic Redwood Room. Celebrity sightings are common here, whether these out-of-towners are enjoying signature cocktails or eating at adjacent Asia de Cuba.

The Details
All 374 guest rooms feature modern color palettes (ivory, grey, lavender) and boast city views, 400-thread-count sheets, high-speed Internet access and cable TVs with DVD players. Visitors can also work up a sweat in the hotel gym, replete with fitness equipment and flat-screen TVs. Three rooms on the mezzanine are available for private events or business functions.

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The Extras

Kid-friendly amenities include child-sized robes; baby toiletries; a lending library of video games, board games, books and movies; and a room-service menu with popcorn and cookies. There's even a special welcome gift upon check-in.

Know Before You Go

Contact the concierge about special services, which include baby-sitting, in-room massages and private athletic trainers.

Save Money

Reserve an Asia de Cuba package. Starting at $305, the deal includes a deluxe room, $100 credit at Asia de Cuba restaurant and overnight parking.

User Reviews for Clift Hotel - Book Direct

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All Talk and No Luxury

06/30/2008 Posted by gavk

As someone who spends a great deal of time travelling I've become a lover of boutique hotels for their style, little luxuries and the personal touches in service you just don't get at the major chains. These are all qualities I am happy to pay for. I had heard about the Clift and jumped at the chance to stay there. However, I can only say I was deeply disappointed. It certainly looks the part - and the gorgeous Redwood bar touched all the style notes for me. However it's here that seems to stem the root of the Clift's downfall - expensive yet poor quality cocktails, ambivalent service without any sense of personal touch and it is incredibly busy (operates practically as a night club) denies residents any sense of exclusivity. The rooms themselves are noisy, tiny and poorly appointed: our bathroom would not contain two people busying to get ready and had none of the mod-cons any rival hotel in the cateogry would provide (Hi Fi, flat screen TV, etc.) Finally adding insult to injury was the service which in general was aloof and thoughtless - requests for room changes were declined with an unapologetic lack of sincerity. Overall, I would say that the Clift is all talk, no luxury and presents poor value for money. Stay somewhere like the W instead.

Pros: Style, location

Cons: Tiny rooms, poor service or value for money

It's okay

10/29/2007 Posted by beanie77

Stayed at the Clift for a work event so I'm not sure how much they go for. The rooms were okay, nothing exciting at all. Our room was a decent size but can't think of anything to rave about. TThe location is nice and close to restaurants, shopping and bars. The drinks downstairs are over priced and the scene can make you wonder where these people come from. The customer service was very friendly. I wouldn't stay here again and hope there are better hotels in San Francisco.

Pros: Location

Cons: Value, quality