"This raucous retro motel conversion features a mixed gay-straight clientele and has been a favourite with touring bands for years."

"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." Full review

"If you're looking for a romantic hideaway, the Phoenix is not for you. If you want to party like a rock star, you've found the place."

"A magnet for the hip at heart and ultracool... the Phoenix isn't the best choice for those seeking peace and quiet." Full review

"This funky two-story motel, in the heart of the Tenderloin District, conjures up images of old Route 66."