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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

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

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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection offers modern amenities and attentive service. Enjoy the business center, in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, express check-in, and concierge assistance. Perfectly located for exploring San Francisco.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Little)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Modern)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

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 neighborhood

Map
242 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Moscone Convention Center
Located close to Lombard Street and Pier 39, Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection provides a coffee shop/cafe and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • 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
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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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 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 (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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

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 available for USD 75 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 39.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75 per night

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.

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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1395 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

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and a safe hotel
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Siddharth

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Aquiles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for tourism
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sindu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Super convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location, a little small but so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good stay for 2 nights. Thank you for extending our check out time so we could leave luggage in our room until mid afternoon pick up to the airpott.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nadav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, you can choose one pastry and something to drink, coffe or soda.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was located in a perfect location. Really enjoyed my stay. Staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

antionette

Very cute !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerasimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Costumer service it’s exelente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a wonderful spot for when visiting the city! Small but tidy rooms near the heart of the city made it easy to have a sightseeing trip! Restaurants nearby aslo made it easy to find something to eat the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mattia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, nice room, quiet but loud noise / people shouting were hearable, housekeeping upon request. overall good!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet peaceful hotel. So close to various attractions. Also loved the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash that was provided!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine for a couple of nights, reasonable central location in the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with easy convenience. Only thing that was annoying was that the water from the shower soaked the floor outside when when I called lobby to request more towels I never got them and had to call multiple times to get them.. also loud construction going on outside in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great location & room

Great location to tour San Francisco from. Room was very comfortable & quiet. Perfect for the solo traveler.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

markos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super nice people and very clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yoanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice m, clean and central. Totally recommend it and will definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the self check in and self checkout process, very easy and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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