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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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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Reception
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 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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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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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Exterior

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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

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬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
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 Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on Jan 25, 2026 start from $105.3, 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.

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. 722 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1422 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

2/10 Terrible

Xin

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Nadav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, you can choose one pastry and something to drink, coffe or soda.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with easy convenience. Only thing that was annoying was that the water from the shower soaked the floor outside when when I called lobby to request more towels I never got them and had to call multiple times to get them.. also loud construction going on outside in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was good. It would be helpful if front desk helped when doing self check-in. We had to go downstairs two times because keys was not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice property to stay at. It doesn't offer much, such as dining, etc., on site, but it has plenty of other things around it to try, and that's within walking distance. There was a small smell where I was located -- on the top floor -- in the hallway. And I think one of the staff members could've been a tad more informative on how the door system worked, but that's all minor things.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

antionette

Very cute !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Disliked: Amenities
My bed was dirty and they brought me new sheets and made me change my bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA VICTORIA

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were extremely small, no AC, thin walls and front desk employee was not friendly and seemed bothered to do her job. We will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025