Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

2.0 star property
Experience the perfect blend of convenience and personalized service in downtown San Francisco.

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Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AED 426
AED 501 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Modern)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
242 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 9 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 22 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 rejuvenated in 2021 and located near Moscone Convention Center
Located close to Lombard Street and Pier 39, Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection provides a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 95 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 39.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center, Lombard Street, and Pier 39. Alcatraz Island and University of San Francisco are also within 6 mi (10 km). Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1088 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

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

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

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

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam F

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

F

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We had a great deal and now I understand why. This hotel was very clean, centrally located and felt safe but it was otherwise very bare bones - cardboard hangers, no furniture other than a bench and a bed; no kettle or coffee maker; no bar fridge, no ice available and no chest of drawers. Yes, coffee was available in the lobby. Our room faced Powell Street and it was very, very loud. The tram car ringing; street musicians plying their trade, giggling tourists till all hours...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed here on a (personal) weekend as part of a business trip. This is a rather upscale "boutique" hotel - one of those converted from a residential property. It's one of the nicer ones I stayed at in the city - the lobby has been recently renovated, and there is an elevator (even if it's a bit slow). The room was small but clean. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom looked recently renovated, but the shower was absolutely tiny (as expected). My biggest complaint about the room is that the single-pane window let in a lot of noise, and the hotel faces a very noisy street! Staff & service: there was *usually* someone at reception, but there was no way to directly contact them from the room. There was no phone in the room, I didn't have a voice plan on my phone, and there was no electronic means of messaging them. This was inconvenient when I couldn't figure out how to turn on the A/C (had to put my key card into a slot), or when I needed some fresh towels. The area: the hotel is close to Union Square and Market St. Powell St itself is very touristy, with a historic cable car line. There were lots of restaurants around, but there wasn't a lot going on at night - hard to find food after 10pm. The area itself felt reasonable safe, but there is a sketchy neighbourhood a few blocks to the west.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eldison Luiz Da

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
During a night that I was at the hotel, another guest was making a lot of noise, disturbing almost everyone in the hotel, all night long, and no employee did anything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying with you and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you for all that you do.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar y muy céntrico
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property only offered housekeeping on demand but failed to inform us of that upon check in. They also failed to explain that the elevator required the room key to be scanned to use it as well as to enter the hotel from the street. We Had to figure that out on our own There was no ice machine no room service or restaurant and the room was the size of a closet which was not explained in the description when booking the room. Overall a bit disappointing for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ISKANDAR

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, close to lots of nice shops and the cable car station. Buses and underground trains around you. Hotel itself is pretty basic though. Overall it’s a good stay for young travelers in particular.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, San ysidro

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heater wasn’t working and they immediately upgraded my room! The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at this hotel. It’s small but very clean and has a lot of high-tech amenities. The staff is super helpful and helps us research where we want to go if they don’t know off hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024