The Phoenix Hotel, a significant landmark in San Francisco's Tenderloin district and a favorite among rock musicians, is closing after nearly 40 years of operation. Managing partner Isabel Manchester announced the closure is a financial decision due to challenges faced during the pandemic. The hotel is steeped in music history, having hosted legendary artists like Kurt Cobain and David Bowie. Additionally, the property was purchased last year by pastry chef Michel Suas, raising questions about future developments. Manchester remarked on the intrinsic bond between the hotel and the area's music scene, emphasizing its historical significance.
The Phoenix hotel and the Tenderloin are synonymous. They belong together. It's a rock and roll hotel in the heart of the city surrounded by all the music venues, and that's exactly where it belongs.
We look forward to the continued tenancy with the Phoenix Hotel's owner and operator.”
To attract touring musicians, the hotel offered tour managers free massages. Evidently, the effort worked, and in its heyday, the motel was popular among the likes of Linda Ronstadt.
The decision to close the hotel was a financial one. In the wake of the pandemic, keeping the Phoenix financially stable had been a challenge.
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