just returned clift wife just returned wonderful city san francisco, gone worth trip, not ton ambiance relaxed state city soothing, definitely check usual tourist traps alcatraz pier 39 chinatown like art head sfmoma, gallery dedicated picasso prevalent role developing modern/post modern artists.so hotel going ask specific questions 1 looking hotel chic attempting cutting edge design trying make artistic statement care not impressed previous statement not like clift hotel, hotel just like sister south beach delano, great scene scene amazing night redwood room eat fantastic expensive meal asia cuba, overall really felt like couples hotel friends looking party sf hotel business hotel romantic hotel not really family kids hotel.2 looking hotel large room bathroom just like nyc couple large metropolitan areas just n't hotels large rooms/bathrooms, clift bathroom small like hotels w hotel hotel diva hiltons marriots city.my overall impressions servicebell hops way management desk workers extremely polite friendly welcoming, took bags room immediately brought room service promptly smile friendly redwood bar getting table quickly extra charges, checked bags did not make car right away car minutes late, doorman immediately phone little radio twice correct situation promptly, read negative reviews service months ago site, reviews false b/c management changed changed style customer service, way smart clift service bringing people back.roomsmall majority rooms sf, great king sized bed comfortable sheets/comforter, pillows allergic wife just housekeeping accomodate needs, bathroom small not completely terrible, mirrors room make tad bit easier getting ready night, suggestion hotel purchase better quality towels, white holiday inn style does n't fit.lobby/bars/restaurantsthe lobby definitely throw n't expect, huge fireplace oversized chair like seat feet ground eccentric nic-nacs, great library/sitting area classic board games pass time.redwood room great bar, beautiful design plenty seating lucky huge bar, n't pass place, great mix crowd age wise, just fun not pretentious like bars/clubs south beach vegas la etc.asia cuba like nice restaurant, did n't dinner lunch good breakfast, trendy heard complaint ate, got great deal price 200 250/ 300 night definitely come unless seasons ritz price, great time wonderful overall experience, thanks clift,