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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Comfort Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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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, 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
(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
(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 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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Exterior
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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 2,813 reviews
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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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

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1396 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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled 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

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in staff were really lovely and polite, and they kindly accommodated my request to store my medication in their fridge as my room didn’t have one, which I really appreciated. The room itself was clean, modern, and very comfortable – just perfect for a couple of nights. The location is also excellent, within walking distance of the train station, public transport, shopping, and plenty of places to eat. Overall, a great stay and I’d happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Disliked: Amenities
This was a basic hotel in a great area. The hotel itself had little to no amenities, except coffe and pastries in the morning, which were okay. No ice machine, microwave in any of the rooms. Thank goodness the neighborhood had everything to offer from retail stores, cafes, restaurants, and multiple modes of transportation, in addition to an open air plaza around the corner where you could sit, listen to free music, play games etc. I would not stay here again, but definitely stay in the area( Union Square) again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sidney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very basic hotel. I admitvv bc to bring very nervous when our airport shuttle dropped us off late at night. But, the bed was very comfy, free coffee in cafe downstairs in the morning and a perfect location won us over. Walk 2 blocks north to Lori’s Diner for and excellent breakfast. We will stay here again. There is a kettle and instant coffee and tea in the room and a hair dryer. No other amenities. We enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet peaceful hotel. So close to various attractions. Also loved the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash that was provided!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean, modern, good safe location. Friendly staff. No ice and no fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muralidharan, Shakopee

Liked: Cleanliness
V
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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