I haven't stayed at the Clarendon Hotel, nor have I dined in the restaurant. What I have done at the Clarendon is get ridiculously hammered at the roof top bar...... more than once.
The hotel itself does boast eclectic modern decor with some quirky, interesting details. As mentioned before the back of the elevator is glass and having the brick wall that close kinda gave off a "coffin" feel. (not to mention that all the air was sucked out of my lungs upon stepping inside) It was HOT in there.
The roof top bar is fabulous. I'm pretty sure they're doing some remodeling up there as there is, as previously mentioned, caution tape etc. around the edge of the seating area.
With the hand full of slight annoyances such as having a pretty limited bar selection and only one bartender (fellow yelper Dallas G. who pours a fabulous drink and also happens to be pretty easy on the eyes bitches) the view of downtown more than makes up for it.
Allow me to sum up my experience:
I drank.
I received a bag of gay porn and like 8 types of lube from a pre-op transgender named Sara.
I kissed her on the cheek and told her I loved her.
I drank.
I had fun.
I will be back.