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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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A restaurant interior with wicker pendant lighting, wooden paneling, and large green plants.
A modern reception area with a receptionist at a glass desk, a wooden reception desk, a decorative plant, and a digital screen.
Exterior
A modern interior with a blue sofa, wooden panel walls, and a staircase.
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, a clock, and a window with a view of a brick wall.

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

City center stay.With a stay at this Union Square hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moscone Convention Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Lombard Street. Pier 39 and University of San Francisco are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 450 Sutter Building - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬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.

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.

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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
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

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on Aug 16, 2026 start from $127, including 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.

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. 710 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1396 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, cafe attached was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, safe (24 hrs front staff), great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place and the new coffee space
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the best location for everything!! The staff are friendly. The room are so nice and clean. We will stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was buffet friendly and was located in the heart of a city full of luxurious brands near the hotel. The rooms were small but that’s sfo for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and overall nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

madina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, good view. Staff was very niice and helpful. The cafee area was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by Union square. Very civilised boutique hotel centrally located. Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rosaura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & the staff was incredibly nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aquiles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for tourism
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and a safe hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was quick and easy. The clerk was friendly. The "little Queenie" room was just what we needed while visiting the City. A comfortable bed and a large bathroom. The shower was large. The room and bathroom were spotless. Check-out was just as quick as check-in. I really like the nearness to Union Square and the bus lines. I will definitely return to Hotel Stratford.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marciel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great locatiom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was pretty, clean, and well located. The room was small like you’d expect in a downtown area but the bed was comfortable. Maybe this is typical in SanFrancisco but there was no parking on site and the street in front of the hotel is for street cars and deliveries only. We had to pay $45 in the garage a block away and haul all of our stuff through the rain to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a female solo traveler, it’s good. It’s not super LUXURY but it’s not sketchy at all, it’s good to get by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convinient area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Freja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Huiming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for solo traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donlyn Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a no frills hotel but Location location location! This was our first time taking the BART from the airport and it was so close and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025