David CurellCurell is a seasoned hotelier with more than 20 years’ experience. He most recently served as general manager of the Viceroy Hotel, Santa Monica, part of the Kor Hotel Group. Curell is no stranger to San Francisco hotels, with previous posts at Joie de Vive Hotels, where he was regional vice president for hotel operations and served as managing director for the opening of Hotel Vitale in 2005. “It is an honor to be entrusted with the management of one of San Francisco’s oldest and most storied hotels,” said Curell. “The hotel’s legendary Halloween party just returned after a one-year hiatus, benefiting Global Green; Asia de Cuba’s new lunch menu is about to launch, and the 10-year anniversary of Clift’s re-design is fast approaching. There’s always excitement in the air at Clift, and I am thrilled to be on board.”