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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property

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Reception
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Comfort Room | Bathroom

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.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 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

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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About this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Moscone Convention Center
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hotel has a business center 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers 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 center.
  • 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 center, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations 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 center. 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 continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Nave - Onsite café. Happy hour is offered.

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 age 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.
  • Cribs (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 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. 684 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1346 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

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest and clean, makes excellent use of space in the room, comfortable bed, sweet shower. Two blocks from the train, half an hour from the airport (via transit or car). Incredibly affordable, especially for the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sreeni

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eun-Seok, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leeanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely lobby and clean. My room was small, a very tight fit. Shower is super tiny. There's no ice machine and no items for clothing care like a steamer or iron. It would've been helpful to have those things, but I'm glad the property was very clean and everything worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clyde

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay, Goodyear

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was newly renovated and very clean. The rooms were small but fine for an overnight stay. There is no A/C, and the high was 75 outside that day but the room was super hot. Radiator was not on in the room but it was stifling. Slept on top of the sheets with almost nothing on, ceiling fan on high, and just sweated all night. The area around the hotel is full of empty bldgs and permanently closed businesses. The smell of urine and Marijuana is everywhere along with the homeless. I had business in the area but was glad to leave as soon as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient, good security measures. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jon

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

3 night stay

Sheets had holes in them- no water drinking glass- no turn down service- the absolute minimum in terms of expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and cozy. No refrigerator or microwave to make you aware. The building is old, though modernized in the room. There were however lots of popping noises and unrecognizable radiator noises we weren't accustomed to that kept us awake in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbly renovated hotel next to Union Square near many dining and shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Alexander Robledo, San Jacinto

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jirah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alaa Eddin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, clean, modern rooms in a great location. Good for a solo traveler or a couple. Basic amenities, but acceptable if staying just a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sushama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabella

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
definitely had a mold problem floors flooded after taking a shower and woke up with a terrible headache. unsafe location with expensive limited parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alaa Eddin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst stays I've ever seen for the money you're paying. It's very expensive $150-300 a day, while you'll get a room with a sink in the middle of the room facing the bed. It's super awkward. There's 0 facilities, no ice no frodge nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

saada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location; very simple and clean. Didnt have coffee in the rooms or in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel in an excellent occasion. Very friendly and helpful at front desk. Rooms are small but that is what makes it an affordable stay. Only complaint is a bad smell in the hallway during our recent 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025