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Clift Hotel San Francisco

4.0 of 5
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Ranked #65 of 242 hotels in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 904 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Union square(36)
  • Redwood room(15)
  • Asia de Cuba(12)
  • Great location(10)
  • Very nice(10)
  • First nights(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Junior suite(3)
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Sbroumand_Nomad
Las Vegas, Nevada
Top Contributor
69 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

The Clift is truly a treat. The hotel is classic boutique design and unique in every way. From the grand lobby to the elevators, this is one of the best design experiences you will have anywhere. Rooms are simple but great, and the people watching is exceptional. Great location right downtown. More

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simonabroad
Bern, Switzerland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

booked because of really good ratings on this page. was a bit shocked though when I arrived - building looks a bit like a factory building from back in the 50ties. But I assume this must just be my perception... Enterred the building and there was it, my first "WOW!" Hard to describe what I felt - it someting between... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 10, 2012

Dear simonabroad, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time share your experience. Your description of entering the building is amazing! This building has always been a hotel and is almost 100 years old. The combination of the historic building and modern style decor really makes Clift quite unique. I am glad that your check in process was... More

Simon G
Brooklyn, New York
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Fantastic service from hotel staff, rooms were nicely decorated but a bit sparse - if you've stayed at other Morgans Group hotels you know what to expect. Common spaces were lovely and the bar was cozy and stylish. Location is nearly as much Tenderloin as Union Square, bit of a stroll from things. I'll definitely stay again. More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 10, 2012

Dear Simon G, Thank you for staying with us and providing your feedback on TA. I am so pleased that your stay was memorable and that it was shaped around the service. I am also glad that you liked the style and vibe of the hotel. Our doors are always open for you! Sincerely, Tyler – Assistant Front Office Manager More

agusDD
dublin
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

I stayed for 4 nights in July. I was in one of the top floors and had an amazing view of the city. The location is great, walking distance from China Town, Union Square and very well connected to other areas of the city. The rooms were very clean, and the beds were huge! The decoration is very extravagant, I... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 6, 2012

Dear agusDD, Thank you for staying at Clift and taking a moment to share your experience. I am pleased that your stay was enjoyable and that you liked the location of our hotel. I am glad that you liked the décor an our unique style. The Redwood Room is a great place to grab drinks and socialize, as it is... More

POOLIEJOOLIE
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for a week for our honeymoon and we loved this hotel. Luxurious and comfortable and in the perfect location. Can't wait to return. Would recommend! More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

Dear POOLIEJOOKIE, Thank you for staying with us and taking a moment to share your experience. I am so glad that you spent such a special occasion with us and plan to return! Our doors are always open for you, so hurry back! Sincerely, Tyler – Assistant Front Office Manager More

83Letsgo
Santa Barbara, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Lovely room with view, would recommend the upper floors as the nightclub downstairs is busy! Very comfortable bed with luxury linens windows open for fresh air, Bathroom is small, however nice shower and lots of hot water, nice amenities. Lobby is dark...wonderful fireplace with interesting furniture. Walk to Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown (take the Stockton St tunnel!) and Ferry... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

Dear 83Letsgo, Thank you for choosing Clift and taking the time to provide your feedback. I am glad that you liked your room and found the bed to be comfortable. Our location is perfect for exploring the city and getting to must see destinations. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Tyler – Assistant Front Office Manager More

a1001
UK
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I booked this hotel for a couple of nights break in San Francisco and therefore location was important. I arrived by BART from the airport and the hotel was easy to find and a short walk from the station. It is located a couple of minutes from Union Square with its shops and the end of two of the cable... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Dear a1001, Thank you for choosing Clift and taking the time to share your experience with everyone on TA. You’re right on about our location. We are conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco allowing our guest to navigate around the city with ease. It’s satisfying to see that your check in process was a synch and that you... More

CSmitthRN
Sacramento, California
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed with boyfriend over night only. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Check in efficient and hotel location good. Rooms small but comfortable. TV could of been updated or had clearer view. Bed comfortable. Slept well Quiet late night. Anemities. Woderful. smell great, and hydrate hair and skin. DIning. Velvet Room delicious. Over priced for ambiance and service I will always stay... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

Dear CSmitthRN, Thank you for staying with us and taking a moment to share your experience on TA. I am so pleased to see that you like staying here and will stay with us in the future. It is always so rewarding to read a review and see only positive feedback, thank you! We can’t wait for your next stay... More

x-istentialist
Vancouver, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at the Clift hotel for 3 nights while visiting San Francisco. The hotel is probably the most trendy one I've stayed at thus far in San Francisco. - Getting there - Finding the hotel was a bit tough as we opted to drive. The streets were very busy and the hotel signage blended into the buildings a bit... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 6, 2012

Dear x-istentialist, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It’s nice to see that you had a great stay and would recommend Clift. I am sorry that your check in process was not as smooth as you expected, but am glad that everything got squared away. I am glad that you... More

NorCalDiver_8
San Jose, CA
Contributor
11 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Stayed one night at the Clift. The location is good and the common areas are very nice. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was on the small side but that is expected for Union Square. The room and especially the bathroom were in definite need of some minor TLC to repair peeling paint etc. Also, the bathroom fixtures... More

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tyler schroeder, Front Office Manager at Clift Hotel San Francisco, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Dear NorCalDiver_8, Thank you for staying at Clift and sharing your thoughts. I am delighted to see that you liked the location, the hotel itself, and our staff! We continuously performing maintenance updates to our rooms and apologize that your room was not up to par. I hope that you keep us in mind the next time you are in... More

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