The Clift Hotel is right in the centre of San Francisco, an easy stroll to Union Square, right near plenty of bars, and just a short walk from the shopping district and cable cars.
This makes it an entirely convenient place to stop in the town. It also makes it a little noisy, however. Don't be surprised to hear sirens going past the building at night or, if you're on lower floors, noise from the popular bar downstairs.
The Clift is nothing if not stylish, though. The lobby is a dimly lit affair with plenty of outlandishly designed but comfortable chairs and one very large seat.
There are two bars and two sitting areas in the lobby, and the staff behind the front desk are very friendly and helpful. They'll deliver your parcels or even outside food deliveries.
The rooms are reasonably sized and freshly decorated. Expect to see some transparent plastic tablets involved and lots of lamps, as well as a comfortable bed and basic desk.
The hotel has wi-fi (at a fee) but also provides an Ethernet connection in the room.
The views from the rooms aren't always great (some face a wall) and the walls between the rooms seem quite thin. If you're staying near the service elevator you can expect some noise.
My main complaint about the rooms would have to be the size of the bathrooms, though. It's small. You can't put much more than a toothbrush on the sink and bathroom bags will need to be stored on the floor.
The shower during my stay also ran hot and cold but rarely anything in between. Perhaps it was a busy morning. There was also no shower cap provided (a pet hate) but the hair dryer was impressive for a hotel number.
I also had a poor experience with a toasted cheese sandwich, but the mini bar saved the day.
Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and I'd recommend it. Stay away from the cheese sandwiches, ask to stay away from the service elevator and you'll love it here.
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