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Press

We’re lucky that several people have found their way to the Phoenix Hotel. Below you can find some of the kind words they have said about us.

For any press-related inquiries, including photo shoots, image requests, or media rates, please contact phoenixhotel@afandco.com.

two beds, two red neon lights, and a round mirror
Rolling Stone
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September 5, 2024

RS Recommends: The Best Hotels for Music Fans

“A cultural icon on the outskirts of San Francisco’s gritty Tenderloin neighborhood, The Phoenix has long held court as a place for artists and musicians alike to collaborate — and cohabitate.”

Drone view of the Phoenix Hotel pool
Travel + Leisure
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May 1, 2024

The Best Hotels in San Francisco

“The Phoenix Hotel is, bluntly, cooler than cool. It’s a creative, funky, free-spirited space known for its mid-century architecture and colorful interiors.”

Front desk in the Phoenix Hotel lobby
Fodor's Travel
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September 27, 2023

San Francisco

“A magnet for the music-and-film-industry crowd, the Phoenix is retro and low-key, with colorful furniture and original pieces by local artists, as well as, modern amenities life free Wi-Fi.”

Two ADA Accessible King Room red doors
TimeOut SF
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August 17, 2023

The 8 Best Boutique Hotels in San Francisco

“If Don Draper were to move west, he’d look no further than the Phoenix. This funky pastel paradise in the Tenderloin evokes a 1950s beach motel, with a tropical courtyard, swanky rooms, and a pool at the center of the action.”

A bed and red neon light in the Headliner Suite
The Manual
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August 2, 2022

San Francisco Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to Eat, and More

This 1950s-era motor court hotel reflects the rock n’ roll spirit that took place here.

A view of the Phoenix Hotel pool at night
Men's Journal
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December 28, 2021

Welcome the Return of the Motor Lodge With a Stay at These Roadside Motels

“A choice of accommodations can score you a suite with its own sitting area, or a room right on the lush, palm-shaded courtyard.”

A king size bed inside the Poolside King room
The Wall Street Journal
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June 8, 2018

’50s Motels Go From Bleak to Chic

“Motor lodges and motels from California to Long Island are getting dolled up, giving road trippers reasons to linger.”