Where to stay in SF - Phoenix Hotel

When you are looking for a unique place to stay in San Francisco, there is no place more unique than the Phoenix Hotel. The Phoenix Hotel defies conventional wisdom in a lot of ways. It’s one of best hotels in the city, but it doesn’t have most of the things a person looks for in a great hotel. It's located at the outer edge of the Tenderloin (sometimes referred to as the TenderKnob) which means it can be a bit on the sketch side, the rooms, they’re kind of like a fancy motel and the location, in terms of proximity, is not that great either to be perfectly honest.

The Phoenix makes up for all these shortcomings however, with the parties and the atmosphere surrounding the hotel. The adjoining, super hip, Bambuddha Lounge Bar and Restaurant, the Sunday pool parties, and the eclectic artistic vibe seen throughout in the sculptures and style of the property are why people stay here. This is a young persons hotel, for the tourist that will take a little sketchy to get a little edgy. Check the calendar before you book. You might wake up Sunday to fire dancers, D:Fuse banging on the drums and hundreds of guys and girls partying at the pool outside your hotel room. For some, that’s a horrible thought, for others, that’s paradise. If you know MetroWize, then you know what we think. It’s high on our list.

Phoenix Hotel: 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco

Neighborhood: Tenderloin

Avg. nightly Price: $100-$175 Check Today's Price

MW Recommendation: 5 of 5

Summary: Funky-cool place, great space if you know what you're in for. Check out the bar/restaurant and check their calendar for events while you're there.