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CLIFT San Francisco

4.0 of 5
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Having stayed in the Clift's sister hotel in London (the Sanderson) my husband and I were really looking forward to staying at the Clift. We were generally disappointed with our visit. The bathroom was very small and somewhat rundown and dingy. The room itself was very small for the price we paid and no coffee was available in the room.... More

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Toronto
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39 reviews 39 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I was attending a conference in San Francisco and stayed at the Clift Hotel. The hotel is nicely upgraded and has a pretty funky lobby. Where it counts, the hotel rooms, there are nice upgrades, and the rooms are really quiet. The bathrooms are nice, although there's very little counter space. The bar is nice and a comfortable place to... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Fab hotel with great staff right in the thick of things in San Fran, not cheap but very cool! They upgraded us as we were on honeymoon and they even brought us a bottle of wine and chocolates to our room on our second night which was a nice touch. The hotel bar (The Redwood Room) is very glam and... More

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Quito, Ecuador
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Shades of lavender abound I. It's trendy SF hotel. The lobb was chic and seems to be a buzz with locals as all as travelers. Loved the oversized- as in 12 ft tall- arm chair and the cozy settles in front of the fireplace. Social areas were all very dark, day or night but it appeared to be by design.... More

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New York City, New York
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I have been staying at the CLIFT for many years now; often times for work and a few times for leisure. This is my go-to hotel in San Francisco. The hotel is in a great location and the staff is very friendly. The lobby and bar are great and very stylish and impressive. Unfortunately, over time however, the rooms have... More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I stayed at the Clift last summer and the experience from check in to check out was fantastic. Reception staff and doorman were super polite and really helpful in providing suggestions of what to do in San Francisco. The rooms were spotless, not at all cramped and the bed provided a great night's sleep. Breakfast was also delicious. The only... More

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York, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We stayed here for two nights in May 2013. The Clift is a nice hotel, it could be excellent if they ironed out a few small service related problems. Firstly, the location. The hotel is located within easy walking distance of Union Square, Chinatown, Japantown and a short cab ride away from Fishermans Wharf, Alcatraz landing etc. strategically, it's a... More

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CliftFOM, Front Office Manager at CLIFT San Francisco, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Hello Richfulf, Thanks for your feedback, especially about the front desk staff. We have an amazing team and I am so happy we were accommodating and you found the room to be functional and welcoming. I am terribly sorry about the service in the bar. As a hotel guest, I understand how frustrating that would be and I can assure... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Myself and my husband had a perfectly enjoyable stay here at the end of April. I was a little uneasy about the location as we were very close to the 'Tenderloin' area which we had been strongly warned about by both friends and our taxi driver from the airport. All guests should be made aware of that area as it... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was not terribly impressed with this hotel, the room was very small and looked like someone tried to do an art-deco style but ended up with less than ikea. The bathroom as the worst design and actually had mold. It is a great location and that is just about the only good thing I could say about this hotel.

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CliftFOM, Front Office Manager at CLIFT San Francisco, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Hello Patricia S, I am so sorry about your experience here in the hotel. We take great pride in our service, which I hope in your opinion was better than the room you found. At any time, did you happen to mention your unhappiness with the room size? You may have booked our standard guest room, and with that said,... More

london
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Ok so the lobby is too dark, but the staff as always very friendly and helpful- got upgraded again (3rd time in a row) nice largre suite etc. Location is fine some people think its a bit "dodgy" but its San Fran- lots of homeless everywhere but they dont bother you. Good stay and will be back

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What travellers say

  • Union square(121)
  • Redwood room(46)
  • Great location(39)
  • Very nice(30)
  • Cable car(13)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(8)
  • Next morning(7)
  • Public area(5)
  • Asia de Cuba(4)
  • First nights(3)

Additional Information about CLIFT San Francisco

Address: 495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#32 Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
#41 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#59 Business Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An inspired fusion of old-world hotel elegance with distinctly contemporary energy and glamour, the nearly century-old CLIFT’s modern and daring sense of diversity perfectly captures the city’s spirit. Steps from Union Square shopping and the legendary Nob Hill, CLIFT is perfectly located for sightseeing, shopping and socializing. Designed by Philippe Starck, the soaring lobby contains one of the most eclectic furniture collections in all of California ... more   less 
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