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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Restaurant
Exterior
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little) | 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

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
  • 11 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.

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
  • 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
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.
  • 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
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
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. 737 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1448 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

madina

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

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

10/10 Excellent

rosaura

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

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

8/10 Good

Aquiles

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Marciel

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

MITZI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again.Clean, shops. cable car infront of the hotel, beside Macy's and Union Square.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for solo traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My check in was excellent thanks to ALEX!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice and courteous. My room is ready earlier than expected (always a nice perk) and very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location. Glad to have good coffee at the the cafe next door. Nice amenities.
A bit Spartan, but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ambiance of the hotel. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. I loved the area as it was by all the shops and close to easy transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location, a little small but so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sindu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Super convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms and centralized in SFO
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I needed a fan! Lol Other than that it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were compact but clean, large bathrooms. Water pressure in the shower needs work, but good location and would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was cosy albeit small. Staff was really friendly. Location is great! But there’s no tea/coffee in the room and they don’t have locker room to leave the luggage pre/post check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly costumer service at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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