Clift San Francisco

 Close to Union Square, Clift hotel has a rooftop beehive program implemented in 2015. BEEcosystem - observational modular honeybee hives on its 16th floor lower level rooftop - to illustrate to hotel guests and staff the large-scale effort the hotel is taking to support honeybee education and awareness in a city environment.

Time sensitive package

The Sweet Spot, a new seasonal lodging package highlighting the hotel's luxurious suites, is the perfect package to book for a quick getaway to the 'city by the bay' or a well thought out Valentine's surprise. Value-added incentives in this package include accommodations in a suite of choice (standard suite, deluxe suite or private apartment); a $50 food & beverage credit per day that can be enjoyed either in-room or in the hotel's iconic Redwood Room, Velvet Room or Living Room (all of which feature the new seasonal menu developed by Clift's new Executive Chef Dawn Taylor-Cole); and a late check-out (3 p.m.). Rates for the Sweet Spot start at $399 per night. The package is available January 14 through April 30, 2018.  morganshotelgroup.com/special/SweetSpot

49er Tea Time - CLIFT Hotel
tuna from the small bites menu - CLIFT Hotel
In recent years, urban beekeeping has been a rising trend, in part because of the declining honey bee populations. In 2015, Clift welcomed one queen and 10,000 bees to their CLIFT suites - rooftop aeries that were lovingly designed by Clift's bee keeper, Roger Garrison. The Rooftop Bee Sanctuary came about due to the efforts of Michael Pace, General Manager of CLIFT. Michael serves as the Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee for the Hotel Council of San Francisco, and spearheaded a larger effort between numerous local hotels to implement bees on their rooftops as well. The Honeybee initiative was implemented at CLIFT to demonstrate leadership in sustainability and to share best practices and creative ecofriendly ideas. Today, the CLIFT honey bee population has reached 100,000 - spread across 5 healthy hives - and produces more than 15 gallons of honey annually. Installing a BEEcosystem - an observational honeybee habitat designed to make pollinator education more accessible - was the next logical step in Clift's efforts to bring attention to the plight of the honey bees.
'The installation of Clift's BEEcosystem gives guests and hotel employees a glimpse into the lives of honeybees in a way that we hope provokes meaningful conversations and awareness about honeybees and the pollinator process,' states Pace. 'This installation is an extension of our Rooftop Bee Sancutary and a symbol of the agritourism and ecotourism industries within San Francisco we are trying to support.'
The BEEcosystem's modular hives have been designed for observation and to be incorporated into nontraditional beekeeping spaces. While guests can view these modular hives, a private tour must be requested. They will also be used for special events within the hotel.
About Clift San Francisco

A part of the Originals brand of sbe, the 100-year-old Clift SF is a timeless gem, combining contemporary architecture and glamour with old-world elegance and luxury. A 6-minute walk from Union Square and 4 minutes from a Muni Metro station, this luxury hotel designed by Philippe Starck features an artsy furniture collection in the lobby, including work by Salvador Dali, the Eames brothers, and Roberto Matta. The modern rooms, ranging from standard quarters to private apartments, have sleigh beds and flat-screen HDTVs In-room spa services and 24-hour room service are available for a fee. Amenities include a free 24/7 gym, free WIFI in the Lobby, free bike loaners and 3 dining options, including the art deco Redwood Room, which dates to 1933 and has original wood paneling. The 9 meeting spaces offer sleek options for special events, including weddings. Located walking distance from San Francisco's shopping and financial districts, the Clift has long been considered one of the world's best small hotels. www.clifthotel.com
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About sbe
Established in 2002 by Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately-held, leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with a commitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Following the acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group, the pioneer of boutique lifestyle hotels, sbe has an unparalleled global portfolio featuring 22 world-class lifestyle hotel properties in 9 attractive gateway markets and 136 global world-renowned hotel, entertainment and food & beverage outlets. The company is uniquely positioned to offer a complete lifestyle experience - from nightlife, food & beverage and entertainment to hotels and residences, and through its innovative customer loyalty and rewards program, The Code, as well as its award-winning international real estate development subsidiary, Dakota Development - all of which solidify sbe as the preeminent leader across hospitality. The company's established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel & Residences, Delano, Mondrian, Redbury, Hyde Hotel & Residences, Clift, Hudson, Sanderson and St Martins Lane. In addition, sbe has the following internationally acclaimed restaurants and lounges: Katsuya, Cleo, The Bazaar by José Andrés, Fi'lia by Michael Schwartz, Umami Burger, Hyde Lounge and Skybar. More information about sbe can be obtained at sbe.com.

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