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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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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Reception
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

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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.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

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

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

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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About the area

San Francisco

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection puts you in the centre of San Francisco, 0.9 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 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Pier 39 and 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 450 Sutter Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬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.

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.

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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
  • 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

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 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection on 1 Mar 2026 start from NZ$227.62, 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. 727 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1431 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Park City

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

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

8/10 Good

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. But wish it had a coffee machine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marciel

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shangyuan

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, North Arlington

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

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ariel

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Mucho ruido del elevador. Habitación chica, casi sin lugar para la maleta
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Siddharth

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

8/10 Good

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing the only thing was just the air room was stuffy but we opened the window
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It would be better if there was luggage storage after checkout, having cups and fridge in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Klevis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is hotel is perfect for sight seeing. The location is just right if you want to ride to the bay on the cable car. The hotel is a small size, quiet, clean and comfortable. I'd aboslutely stay here agin when no doubt I come back to visit in the future. There are breakfast options in the hotel but plenty of eateries in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Maria, Irvine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in San Francisco for a conference at a different hotel. Hotel Stratford was within a few minutes walk. I knew I would be at the conference throughout the day. I just needed a place to sleep. For <50% the cost of the conference hotel, Hotel Stratford was clean, convenient, and comfortable. There was no refrigerator in my room but that didn’t matter. I was able to get chilled water or hot water from their dispenser in the lobby (less waste). WiFi was fast. The room was small but functional. I didn’t choose the breakfast option since the conference had breakfast. Their coffee was reasonably priced and good. Shopping was just outside as were dining options. I was able to walk to Little Tokoyo and the waterfront (1-1.2 miles away). I did have athletic shoes because San Francisco is hilly. The bed was comfortable, the desk was suitable, there was no shortage of electric outlets, and the bathroom was fine. The staff were friendly and helpful. I like staying away from the conference hotel if I can to get a break from it. Hotel Stratford allowed me to do this comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

Revathy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025