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The Phoenix Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

601 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Rates from
$137.00+
Frommer's ReviewMap ItPhotos and Video
Location At Larkin St, Civic Center
Transportation Bus: 19, 31, 38, or 47
Phone 800/248-9466, 415/776-1380
Fax 415/885-3109
Web site www.thephoenixhotel.com
Room Information 44 units
Prices $119-$149 double; $219-$399 suite. Rates include continental breakfast and free passes to Kabuki Springs & Spa
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V
In Room Amenities TV, VCR (upon request), fridge (some rooms), hair dryer, free Wi-Fi
Parking Free parking

The Phoenix Hotel Review

If you'd like to tell your friends you stayed in the same hotel as David Bowie, Keanu Reeves, Moby, Franz Ferdinand, and Interpol, this is the place to go. On the fringes of San Francisco's aromatic Tenderloin District (rife with the homeless and addicts), this well-sheltered retro 1950s-style hotel is a gathering place for visiting rock musicians, writers, and filmmakers who crave a dose of Southern California -- hence the palm trees and pastel colors. The focal point of the Palm Springs-style hotel is a small, heated outdoor pool adorned with a mural by artist Francis Forlenza and ensconced in a modern sculpture garden. Rooms are more pop than plush, with bright island-inspired furnishings and original local art; each faces the pool. If you want luxury and quiet, stay elsewhere, but if you're looking for a great scene, head to the Phoenix.

Facilities:
Bar; concierge; heated outdoor pool

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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