The
Clift Hotel
San
Francisco - Union Square
The Clift received a $50 million
renovation by one of the world's top hotel operator / designers
- Ian Schrager. Who is Ian Schrager you might wonder?
Ian created Studio 54 in New York, the legendary New York Nightclub
of the 1980's featured in multiple movies and is often seen in celeberity
circles today. The Studio 54 nightclub is seen as the embodiment
of the esxcessiveness of the 1980's-- ending with Ian and his partner
serving one year in prison.
The
massive renovation includes upgrades to San Francisco's classic
nightclub, The
Redwood Room. The Redwood Room is so historic, a public
action committee, "To Save the Redwood Room" was formed
when it was announced that Ian had purchased the Clift from the
Four Seasons chain for $80 million. The controversy eventually
included newspaper editorials, cartoons, and letters to the editor.
In the end, the style of the Redwood
Room changed, but the basic structure stayed the same.
Many San Franciscans have fond memories of the Redwood Room nightclub.
The
Clift Hotel was built in 1915, after the major earthquake.
The building was built by George Applegarth, who also designed the
Palace of the Legion of Honor. The clift was a 12 story, 350
room hotel with 3 floors added in 1924 at a cost of $1 million per
floor. The Redwood Room was added in 1934 by G. Albert Lansburgh--
designer of the War Memorial Opera House-- just after the end of
prohibition in the US.
The
style of Ian Schrager's exclusive hotels around the world today
is the cutting-edge dsign of Phillippe Starck.
Our
readers have spoken with their wallets! The
Clift Hotel is one of SFTravel.com's most reserved hotels by our
readers in the high-end category. Located convenient to theater
and Union Square shopping, the Clift is a genuine historic landmark
with impeccable service.
While hotel prices fluctuate rapidly-- -- prices
quoted ranged from $325-$1,700 with a median price quote of $480. Parking is $50+ room tax of 14% per day with in-and-out privileges
(hotel phone quote).
Book and Reserve the Clift
495
Geary Street @ Taylor Street
Recent Price
Quote: $345 per night (+14% SF City
Hotel Tax)
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