Mismatch
I was very excited to stay at The Clift after seeing the photos of their lobby and entrance but had an unpleasant encounter upon arrival because Valet Parking is $55/overnight (yes, even for hotel guests!)
So if you rented a car to drive around SF & to Napa, please find another hotel that has free parking facilities.
When you enter, the lobby is very dim, with rich velvet colours, decked in plush furnishings, each piece of furniture is different and is an entire piece of art of its own.
There was an offending chair which had Ivory tusks and horns as arm rests. 
(i'm against wildlife poaching)
Nonetheless, the entrance was oozing with sexy charm.
Then you take the lift to your room, and upon entering the room, it was bright as day, a huge contrast from the dark sexy lobby, the furnishings look cheap with light coloured wooden chairs (like those you can get from Ikea), and whilst the room was huge, the TV was very small and tucked in a corner far from the bed so it really made watching TV a strain on the eyes.
There was no complimentary water upon arrival (chargable), I personally think this is a basic must have for all hotels, so I had to walk across the street to Walgreens and grab a few bottles.
Great amenities of Malin + Goetz in the bathroom, finally, something that is up to standard of this boutique artsy hotel.
Called for the valet to bring the car, and ended waiting 30minutes. It wasn't until the doorman realised we had been standing out there for considerable amount of time then they went to check on our car (which I assumed was forgotten).
Very unlikely to return to The Clift, overpriced for the quality of room, and the additional charges leave a bad taste.