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Both Clift Hotel San Francisco and Hotel Triton are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Clift Hotel San Francisco is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Triton. Clift Hotel San Francisco is ranked #18 in San Francisco with endorsements from 16 publications including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Show All Reviews
495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"The epitome of swish sophistication... Pricey, ultra-cool and almost disarmingly self-aware."
Michelin Guide
"Irreverent, unexpected, and surreal, its mind-bending and modern design is a little bit Alice in Wonderland and a whole lot of cool."
Frommer's
"Young trendsetters now flock here for overpriced monochrome lavender streamlined rooms with often-minuscule bathrooms, glamorous atmosphere, and a heavy dose of attitude." Full review
Fodor's
"The entrance is so nondescript here, you could walk right past it without a hint of what's inside, and that's exactly how the clientle—a mix of hipsters, music-industry types, and celebrities—like it." Full review
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Some visitors have remarked on the thin walls and advise booking a room on an upper-level floor to avoid street noise.
Lonely Planet
"While the Clift is deliciously notorious for its penthouse parties, tough design critics might find that some rooms are too cramped for sleigh beds, and some cabinets might've been bought at IKEA."
Travel + Leisure
"A dimly lit lobby littered with art furniture, lavender-hued corridors, and guest rooms done in restful beiges, grays, and more lavender." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The dramatic Clift is a striking example of modern design, with a lobby created by Phillippe Starck."
Time Out
"This Schrager-Starck property is still the hippest hotel in town, and doesn't it know it." Full review
Star Service
"Located in the heart of the city and next to the Curran Theater, across the street from Marriott's Hotel Adagio, this hotel may bear a name closely associated with San Francisco's old..." Full review
Gayot
"Once the most traditional of San Francisco's grand hotels, this historic building was remodeled in 2001 by avant-garde designers Philippe Starck and Ian Schraeger."
Hotel Triton Show All Reviews
342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"An eccentric, smartly located hotel... Rooms themselves are stylish but gaudy."
Michelin Guide
"The individually designed rooms and suites appeal to all sorts of visitors with their uplifting colors and distinctive furnishings."
Fodor's
"A spirit of fun has taken up full-time residence in this Kimpton property, which has a youngish, superfriendly staff, pink- and blue-neon elevators, and a colorful psychedelic lobby mural." Full review
Insight Guides
"Steps from the Chinatown Gate, this trendy, eco-friendly hotel has a lobby with wild designs and furniture, and guestroom decor ranging from creamy whites to cherry red."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This casual, pop-themed Kimpton is full of character, with funky furnishings, a great restaurant, and a free wine hour." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part eco-friendly, part rock-and-roll, the Triton is most famous for its seven “celebrity suites,” individually designed by music stars like Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It is just across the street from Chinatown and in the heart of San Francisco’s art gallery district."
Time Out
"Created by nine artists, this colourful hotel, across from the ornate Chinatown gate, succeeds in being both fun and funky." Full review
Star Service
"The Triton continues its quest for uniqueness, and short of offering medical marijuana in the minibars, this hotel is up for almost anything." Full review
Gayot
"Located just outside the entrance to Chinatown, the Hotel Triton is a 140-room property that features the works of cutting-edge Bay Area artisans."