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Phoenix Hotel, The Tenderloin
Say that you're a member of the hottest new alternative band in the world and you're coming to San Francisco to perform three nights at the Fillmore. Where do you stay, the St. Francis, the Palace, the Ritz-Carlton? Nope, chances are you stay at the Phoenix Hotel, a 50s-style motel on the edge of the seedy Tenderloin neighborhood. For 20 years the Phoenix has been the hotel of choice for bands and young actors staying in San Francisco. The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Shins, Little Richard, Keanu Reeves, Pearl Jam, Vincent Gallo all stay at the what Rolling Stone magazine calls "hotel of choice for the rock community." The Phoenix features Balinese-style poolside lounging and the Bambuddha Lounge, a popular nightclub and restaurant. The Phoenix Hotel, a funky artistic oasis located near the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center.
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