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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Moscone Convention Center

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Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Comfort Room | Bathroom
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection puts you in the centre of San Francisco, 1 km (0.6 mi) from Moscone Convention Center and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Lombard Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Union Square hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Pier 39 and 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪King Of Thai Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Moscone Convention Center
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.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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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

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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

As of 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on 22 June 2025 start from AU$176.24, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

The closest beach to Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection is Ocean Beach (9.4 km).

Does Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

No, Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1241 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sinan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My booking was including free breakfast but property didn't provide it. I think this is something to deal with Orbitz. This is not fair att all.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was kind and helpful. Guests are also offered a voucher for a drink at a nearby pub, which is a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola Rodriguez

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Priscilla at the front Desk was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Regzana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location of this hotel is probably the best thing about it. The rooms were quite modern but not one amenity in it other than a kettle. No fridge or any storage whatsoever. The staff didn’t even acknowledge you when you walked into the hotel let alone had any information that was useful for us as first time traveller to San Fran. So you really need to work out everything for yourself. Don’t bother asking the staff you’re lucky if they even look up from the front desk when you enter or leave the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I sent a weekend with my soon and was amazing! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Very clean room

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cadence

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Iyaimi, Miami

Travelled with family
room very small, never clean the room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Loud tv and fan

Pros: -Friendly and helpful front desk staff -Clean lobby / clean rooms -Across the street from Union Square and Union Square underground parking garage -Cable cars outside the front door Cons: -The hotel bathrooms have barn doors, so there is no real privacy. You will get bathroom smells and shower steam wafting into your bedroom -There is no A/C, and you think you don’t need it because its SF…but the room was very stuffy -The room fan was not balanced, therefore was noticeably loud while trying to sleep -The tv had a high pitched sound that would not turn off, even if the tv was turned off. You cannot unplug it because the outlet is on the ceiling. It was impossible to get a good night’s rest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but very small rooms and nowhere to hang anything. No closet, no hooks, etc. also no snacks, no ice or vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhengxiang

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cristal

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

April

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny clean cute hotel room. My only complaint was that for two of the three days I stayed there, the key card machine was not working, so Everytime I left my room, someone from the front desk would have to let me in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good experience! I went to SF with my family around Christmas time as a gift for the family and we loved it! Perfect location close to everything and easy access to transportation that goes everywhere!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking available for this hotel, the room was very small but ok hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although the staff was very friendly and the room was clean, the mattress was extremely stiff and hurt both our backs during our stay. The sink was also really small so we had to put our toiletries on the actual toilet. Might be worth upgrading to deluxe just for that but otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay. All the staff were very friendly. We were able to check in as soon as we arrived which was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Haldyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, small old room, but clean. Similar to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

miguel, The colony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was fine but the key card maker was down my first two nights. The don’t clean the room unless you ask them to take out the trash or ask for towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn S, Elkhorn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small, but worked for what we needed, the location is perfect close to everything and walkable. Right on the cable car line. The only complaint I had was that the hallway by the elevator smelt very strongly of urine - but the rooms were clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025