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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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242 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

Modern Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Little Queenie

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

San Francisco

In the heart of San Francisco, Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Moscone Convention Center and Lombard Street. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Pier 39 and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Moscone Convention Center
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at Nave or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Nave - Onsite café. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 12 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Nave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1907
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive smart lock details
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 39.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Stratford
Hotel Stratford San Francisco
Stratford Hotel
Stratford San Francisco
The Stratford Hotel San Francisco
Stratford Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Stratford
Hotel Tenderloin
Hotel Stratford San Francisco Handwritten Collection
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Hotel

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1428 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing the only thing was just the air room was stuffy but we opened the window
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were compact but clean, large bathrooms. Water pressure in the shower needs work, but good location and would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It would be better if there was luggage storage after checkout, having cups and fridge in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Klevis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is hotel is perfect for sight seeing. The location is just right if you want to ride to the bay on the cable car. The hotel is a small size, quiet, clean and comfortable. I'd aboslutely stay here agin when no doubt I come back to visit in the future. There are breakfast options in the hotel but plenty of eateries in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Maria, Irvine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in San Francisco for a conference at a different hotel. Hotel Stratford was within a few minutes walk. I knew I would be at the conference throughout the day. I just needed a place to sleep. For <50% the cost of the conference hotel, Hotel Stratford was clean, convenient, and comfortable. There was no refrigerator in my room but that didn’t matter. I was able to get chilled water or hot water from their dispenser in the lobby (less waste). WiFi was fast. The room was small but functional. I didn’t choose the breakfast option since the conference had breakfast. Their coffee was reasonably priced and good. Shopping was just outside as were dining options. I was able to walk to Little Tokoyo and the waterfront (1-1.2 miles away). I did have athletic shoes because San Francisco is hilly. The bed was comfortable, the desk was suitable, there was no shortage of electric outlets, and the bathroom was fine. The staff were friendly and helpful. I like staying away from the conference hotel if I can to get a break from it. Hotel Stratford allowed me to do this comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ambiance of the hotel. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. I loved the area as it was by all the shops and close to easy transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Revathy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The online check-in system was flawed. The staff are friendly and the room was clean. The Wifi worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ISAIAH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anoill

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good stay for 2 nights. Thank you for extending our check out time so we could leave luggage in our room until mid afternoon pick up to the airpott.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sindu

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Super convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to everything. Staff was nice. Downtown vibes. My room was small and quaint and clean. My view was not that much to brag about it was facing a corner and walls but I was fine for just a night stay. Would I recommend? Sure. It is walking distance to restaurants, transportation, etc., etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small, and while the location is right next to Union Square, the street noise was unbearable. There were many homeless people around and the area felt dirty and unsafe. Honestly, I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There's many shops and places to eat nearby. Room was smaller than I expected but honestly I was out on the town anyways. No fault of the hotel but the homeless issue is bad in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Rooms were small, no air conditioning, low water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerasimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Costumer service it’s exelente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location, a little small but so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025