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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Moscone Convention Center

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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242 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

  • 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 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

City center stay.Your stay at this Union Square hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center and Lombard Street. Pier 39 and University of San Francisco are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

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

  • ‪Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪King Of Thai Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3-star hotel near Moscone Convention Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection. A complete renovation of Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection was completed in May 2021.

This 3-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection to the airport?

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection is 19.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

As of May 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on May 29, 2025 start from $98.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection.

How close is Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (33-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 5.6 mi (11-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection have a pool?

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection have a restaurant?

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection is home to Nave, which features happy hour.

Does Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection to downtown San Francisco?

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection is 1 mi away from San Francisco.

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1201 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and convenient to all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, TULALIP

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liberty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient. Literally across the street from Union Square just behind Swarovzki. Free coffee and tea and the front desk we’re very professional and helpful. Bart train is 7-9 minutes walk away. Sink is in the room fyi, other than that great experience. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional, highly recommended, friendly staff and the added extra coffee, sparkling water, high varieties of tea and fruits as well in the common cafe. Loved the stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Faranak

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except no open windows in the room!!!!! No fresh Air !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngan Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with good price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juleyra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. I stay 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isaac

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures don’t match the hotel. The room was extremely small. The room has no AC and the hotel has no parking at all. The parking is the worst and extremely expensive in the parking structures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Always good! Clean, convenient, and the staff are friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Took forever to check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Waltham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel. No frills. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the location is very convenient to everything around Union Square.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the center of all the places you could visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for the price it is perfect. nice view of the street, nicely located. clean and spacious enough. cozy. loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay great for solo trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Akiko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana Carolline De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

smil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close by everything
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quaint hotel, comfortable, excellent service and they have a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025