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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Moscone Convention Center

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
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$166
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

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242 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.4 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 24-hour front desk, 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on 26 May 2025 start from AU$165.65, 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. 613 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1190 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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the center of all the places you could visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for the price it is perfect. nice view of the street, nicely located. clean and spacious enough. cozy. loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay great for solo trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Akiko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana Carolline De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

smil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close by everything
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quaint hotel, comfortable, excellent service and they have a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Lovely boutique hotel in great location

With the varied previous reviews I was unsure how I would like the hotel, but I had nothing to worry about. It was modern, clean, with a great location and friendly staff. My room and bathroom weren't huge but were perfectly fine and modern. I had a room overlooking Powell street that was a bit noisy, but it didn't disrupt my sleep and I loved that the trolly stop was at the corner and union square was at the end of the street, not to mention the BART stop to the airport was just 2 blocks away. It was a lovely boutique hotel and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but no luggage check

Overall this was a good experience, with just a couple of frustrations: I arrived early, before rooms were ready, and expected to store my luggage there while went to meetings. They told me they don't do luggage storage. What hotel doesn't do luggage storage for their guests?! Same problem on checkout. So I basically spent two days dragging my luggage around Union Square. The staff was also kind of unfriendly and mostly unhelpful. The rooms and common area, however, we recently remodeled in a pretty stylish way and the room was spacious and comfortable, albeit very basic. I would stay here again -- if I didn't need to check luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, safe and clean. It’s a two star….just be aware of that. Bare bones room but the price was right during JPMorgan when the Marriott courtyard is $1800 a night. Generally I would stay in a higher level hotel so just be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great, but we had to move rooms because our sink kept backing up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time being here first time being here after it was remolde and it’s amzing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Halie Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to most things however the room was pretty tight and small with no storage for clothes other and a few hooks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Everyone was so nice and it was so convenient. Our room was clean and beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t go to tenderloin
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved this. me and the hubby had sups fun. very cozy. super small. not the best choice if you’re looking for space, very condensed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Pros- good location to city, walkable to many shops, restaurants, cafes & bars. They also allowed an early check in after an early morning flight in to the city which was greatly appreciated. Cons- although the room was mostly very clean the room was very small & we found a stain on the mattress. There wasn't any housekeeping service for the 3 nights we stayed here. The room was warm & stuffy, we had to have the fan on high with the window to the alley completely open in order to sleep at all. The window to the room also didn't lock, being on a higher level we were ok but a concern, there also wasn't a screen on the window. No refrigerator is fine with a small room but ice would have helped. We also only had one small trash can. For the location & convenience of a place to sleep and explore the city this would be fine, however, we likely would not choose to stay here again. A good option for a budget hotel overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025