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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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242 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪15 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
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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

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 this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Moscone Convention Center
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hotel has a business centre and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection offers 95 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower 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.
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and multilingual staff
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 12 minutes by foot from Moscone Convention Center and a 3-minute drive from Lombard Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Nave – On-site 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
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • 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 aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive smart lock details. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Reviews

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1384 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable rooms in a great location

Modern, spartan room. A little stuffy. Didn’t have a hot water pot or tea, but they were brought up to me when I requested. Clean except for the sticky yuck I stepped on when I first entered the room. Unbeatable location near theaters, cable cars, BART trains, and Union Square
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the self check in and self checkout process, very easy and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Used soap left from previous people and lots of hair in the bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique, I did not like no refrigerator or microwave in room or lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is self service and my documents are loaded without a glitch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in SF for 3 nights and this boutique hotel served our needs. It was clean and cozy. Good for single traveler or couples. I personally wouldn't stay here with family/kids due to the size of the rooms. There's no AC in the room, only ceiling fan but thanks to SF's cool weather during our visit, we were comfortable. It didn’t get too hot/cold for us. We did open the windows a few times when it got a little stuffy. The room does remind me of a studio. They're also not sound proof. You can hear every footstep, conversation and door closing in the hallway and from your neighbors room. I do wish they had a small fridge though. Check-in and check out was quick. Con: Need better shower door. Every time we showered there was a puddle of water on the floor. The hotel is right across the street from Union Square and close to stores like Nintendo, Macy's, Trader Joe's and high end shops (Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Saint Laurent etc). There's restaurant, cafes and bars nearby. The streets around the hotel were busy and bustling with people throughout the day, but found the area to be sketchy at night so we wrapped up playing tourist by 10pm. The hotels location made catching Lyft and Waymo very convenient. Would stay here again for short/budget friendly trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic but clean hotel. No frills whatsoever. Basically just a place to sleep at night. No coffee in the rooms, no fridge, no microwave, no full length mirror, no seating area, and a TV the size of an iPad. We were In town for a music festival so this was okay but would not stay here if you’re looking for any amenities. The sink was also separate from the bathroom/shower and was placed right where you walk in the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a wonderful spot for when visiting the city! Small but tidy rooms near the heart of the city made it easy to have a sightseeing trip! Restaurants nearby aslo made it easy to find something to eat the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how it was close by Union Square and other best locations. Depending what room you get the view isn’t the best. Unfortunately we got the room that the view was another room. But the room itself wasn’t bad. There isn’t a microwave or fridge but we only stayed for a day, we didn’t mind of it. But if your planning to stay over more than one day, it would help to have one. But overall not a bad place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
As much as I want to leave a positive review there is some negatives which we experienced. The hotel is clean and quiet but we were there for 5nights and the room dont allow for any unpacking. Consider this if you stay longer than a night or two. The room was not cleaned once while we were there. I asked mid way through for new towels but they never came. The safe in room was a plus but then after locking it we could not open it again. We had to call down twice to reception with the receptionist not having much care to assist. Finally when my husband visited reception did she call for some help which took another hour to get to our passports and money. The reception also acts as a check in for what we assume is the backbackers around the corner. The hotel itself is tidy and is very central and we cant complain if it was for a night or two. Just felt that it was an effort for the girls behind the desk to be there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice small hotel clean

Hotel is centrally located close to public transportation and is easy to get to from BART. My room was very small but comfortable. Lighting is not great. No cups. They have a small cafe that is underwhelming. But other coffee places and restaurant close. Lyft or Uber is easy access. Would stay their again,price was right.
Bathroom
Bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was located in a perfect location. Really enjoyed my stay. Staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica, Exeter

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yoanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice m, clean and central. Totally recommend it and will definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Strangest Hotel l have ever stayed in. It was clean, but there was no shower curtain for the tub, no closet, no drawers and no ice on the property. Most of the people at the front desk were not very friendly and even though it said in the description they could store your luggage, they could not. The cable car runs just outside the hotel. Other than that, l really liked the location. There are other hotels around that might be a better choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paoling

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay, but no luggage storage service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel, clean, quiet and great location. the only drawback is they do not have storage at the reception for temporary storing the luggage. I was told by the receipting that I have to go cross the road to store my luggage at the souvenir shop at $8.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok. You definitely get what you pay for. It's in a horrible part of town. The self-check in computers didn't work. The shower leaked. The shampoo and conditioner bottles that were supplied were half empty. There was hair in the bed that wasn't mine. I wouldn't stay there again, but I didn't die so that's a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025