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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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Comfort Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 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

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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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 3.5 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
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bartlett Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gong CHA - ‬2 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.

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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

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 Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on Sep 21, 2025 start from $117.0, 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. 675 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1324 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time I’ve checked in a hotel without an ac in our room and wasn’t centralized. I wish i knew that. Good thing it wasnt hot and the ceiling fan did good on cooling us. So they didn’t declare that no ac or maybe just missed the fine print. It’s overall decent hotel. Not for primadonas, its really for sleeping and showering after a long day out in the city. You come to San Francisco for the sightseeing, the scenery, the food. Not the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right in the heart of everything and the staff is amazing!!! Hotel Stratford was Perfect!!! The hotel is simple, clean,, modern, and a great location!!! I’m so glad we stayed here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, no frills except for free fizzy water on tap in the lobby area, value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stratford is conveniently located right on the cable car street. The room was small but very clean and modern like it had just been renovated. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

waseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its located at a convenient place. Next to union square and metro and cable car stop. Neat and clean place with very helpful staff. They have to work on breakfast menu. Our stay included breakfast. In breakfast you could get one cup of coffee and one crossand or cinnamon bun. I never never had that limited breakfast options. Though they have a good breakfast sitting area. They need to improve their breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

8/10 Good

Alisia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean room. Even though room was small you have your own bathroom, good size bed, and great location. Great spot for a quick trip to SF.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hreat central location. Within waljing to distance to Union Square, cable cars, major shops and BART train system. Modern design. Clean hotel, minimal ammenties.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

markos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super nice people and very clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
They use heaters from the 80's... enough said.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and professional very simple room but that is all that you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel Stratford was great. Check-in was quick and simple, the location is super centric, just one block away from several metro/Muni/BART/cable car stations. The room was a little bit smaller than anticipatef but tbh, you don’t need more if you’re going as a tourist or for business since you’re going to the hotel just to sleep. One thing though, there is no cleaning services as in most hotels, you have to ask for it 24 hrs in advice. Overall, pretty good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

azita

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The first room we got was small and had flies. We got different room soon enough which was bigger. The room is small, doesn't look like the picture. The sink is in the room and not in the bath room. No coffee machine an cleaning is only on demand , which nobody told us and is not what proclaimed in the wec site. On the first morning we had no breakfast , I didnt understand why. We were sent to a near by cafe and were told that we will get a discount there. Of course we didnt. The breakfast at the hotel was poor: only one cup of coffee and either one pastry or a cup of yogurt and granola. Everything else or more is by payment. All in all, quiet dissaponting. Especially because the pictures in the site are so misleading
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room 608, not supreme!

Traveler from NorCal Humboldt. So, Stratford Room 608 is not a supreme room nor should it be referenced as one. Was quite disappointed at the size of the supreme room for $175. Also, no amenities for that price accept cup of coffee. The room was tiny and for the price I could have gotten a much larger room at another place which included breakfast. Had my transportation not previously been arranged at this address I would have stayed else where. The young female attendant was kind and proper but not very helpful and appeared to be in her own world. Room 608 was quite clean but remember to bring your own hand soap there was none at the sink. Overall, I give the room a solid 7.0 and thank you for an interesting stay, Hotel Stratford!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Access to BART
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Clean, accesible to main areas and transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hartmuth, San Diego

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abysmal. One lift for the hotel, forcing you to take the stairs that smell like a mix of urine and weed. No staff or services to speak off. Tiny, tiny rooms without any amenities, not even a cheap coffee maker. All this for $470 / night. Unbelievable. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo Jr

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, price wise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025