Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
242 Powell Street | San Francisco, CALIFORNIA 94102, US
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Highlights
Front desk [24-hour]
Great for activities
Located in heart of San Francisco
Excellent room comfort & quality
Most popular facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee shop
24-Hour Front Desk
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Air conditioning in public area
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection - San Francisco
Conveniently located on San Francisco’s historic cable car route and adjacent to vibrant Union Square, Stratford Hotel offers contemporary rooms with free WiFi. San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood is 1.1 mi away.
Each comfortable guest room at this hotel includes a flat-screen cable TV with HBO film channels, a spacious work desk, iPod radios/docking stations, plush guest bathrobes and an eco-friendly bathroom with rainfall shower heads. Concierge services are also available. Hotel Stratford is 5 minutes’ walk from Powell Street BART Station, which provides access to San Francisco International Airport.
Chinatown is 13 minutes’ walk away. Fisherman's Wharf is 1 mi away. Currently in our soft opening stage we are excited to host you!.
Powell Street Bay Area Rapid Transit Station0.3 km
BART - Powell St. Station0.3 km
Rooms Types
Room Details
Deluxe Room with a Queen Bed
1 large double bed
18.95m²
Type: Triple
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Free toiletries
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
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Deluxe Room with a Queen Bed
1 large double bed
18.95m²
Has window
Type: Triple
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Free toiletries
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Room Description:
The triple room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features a safe deposit box, tumble dryer, parquet floors as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Room Details
Modern Queen
1 large double bed
13.94m²
Type: Double
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
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Modern Queen
1 large double bed
13.94m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Room Description:
The double room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. Tumble dryer, parquet floors and heating are provided in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.
Room Details
Little Queenie
1 large double bed
10.96m²
Type: Double
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
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Little Queenie
1 large double bed
10.96m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Room Description:
The double room features a safe deposit box, tumble dryer, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides parquet floors and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Room Details
Classic Queen Room
1 large double bed
16.91m²
Type: Double
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Select dates to see prices
Classic Queen Room
1 large double bed
16.91m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pay-per-view channels
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Shared bathroom
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Game console - PS2
Electric blankets
Bottle of water
Fire extinguisher
Room Description:
The double room offers a safe deposit box, tumble dryer, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features parquet floors and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Guest Score and Reviews
7.8/10
Good
460 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.4
Location
8.6
Service
7.4
Cassandra
young couple
5.0
Location is great. Comfy bed
No air con, elevator directly outside the door wasn’t great with people coming in early hours of the morning
November 2023
Sofiya
young couple
7.0
Location was amazing, directly on the Union Square. The room was clean. Fast check-in and pleasant service.
The room was very small. The view was straight towards the wall of the opposite building. The elevator is too slow and too small.
November 2023
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee shop
24-Hour Front Desk
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Air conditioning in public area
Free Wi-Fi
Room Service
Hair dryer
Shower
More Amenities
Accessibility
Visual Alarms
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Food & Drinks
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee Shop
General
Smoking Allowed
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Private Check-in/check-out
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Air Conditioning In Public Area
Heating In Public Area
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Staff Trained In Safety Protocol
Languages spoken
English
Chinese [Mandarin]
Spanish
Media & Technology
Free Internet Access
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking
Room Amenities
Cleaning Products Available
Window
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Hair Dryer
Shower
Coffee/tea Maker
Room Towels Provided
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Ironing Amenities
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Xerox/fax In Business Center
Concierge Services
Invoices
Desk/workspace Available
Tour Services
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Parking Available
Shuttle Service
Off-Site Parking
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 15:00
Check-out:before 11:00
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any cots.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Property Surroundings
242 Powell Street | San Francisco, CALIFORNIA 94102, US
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection FAQs
Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out can be done until 11:00.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Hotel are Union Square, Theatre District San Francisco, Christopher Clark Fine Art, One Union Square Shopping Center, American Conservatory Theater, Geary Theatre, Jewish Museum San Francisco The Inc, Curran Theatre, Olympic Lake - Club, Smile A Gallery with Tongue in Chic and others.
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
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Rooms (4)
Dining (2)
Public Areas (1)
Other (5)
All Amenities
Accessibility
Visual Alarms
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Food & Drinks
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee Shop
General
Smoking Allowed
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Private Check-in/check-out
Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
Air Conditioning In Public Area
Heating In Public Area
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Staff Trained In Safety Protocol
Languages spoken
English
Chinese [Mandarin]
Spanish
Media & Technology
Free Internet Access
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking
Room Amenities
Cleaning Products Available
Window
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Hair Dryer
Shower
Coffee/tea Maker
Room Towels Provided
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Ironing Amenities
Telephone
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Xerox/fax In Business Center
Concierge Services
Invoices
Desk/workspace Available
Tour Services
Transportation
Parking Available (charges May Apply)
Parking Available
Shuttle Service
Off-Site Parking
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
All Guest Score and Reviews
7.8/10
Good
460 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.4
Location
8.6
Service
7.4
Cassandra
young couple
5.0
Location is great. Comfy bed
No air con, elevator directly outside the door wasn’t great with people coming in early hours of the morning
November 2023
Sofiya
young couple
7.0
Location was amazing, directly on the Union Square. The room was clean. Fast check-in and pleasant service.
The room was very small. The view was straight towards the wall of the opposite building. The elevator is too slow and too small.
November 2023
Christian
review category business travellers
8.0
The staff is friendly, there is free coffee and tea in the lobby 24/7, and the location is in the middle of downtown.
There is no daily housekeeping, which is not bad, but a little bit surprising.
November 2023
Vitoria
family with young children
9.0
Localization
The bed was a little small
December 2023
Sarah
young couple
6.0
The location is excellent. It's very close to all amenities, Macy's is just around the corner and cable car stop and Union square are a few steps from the hotel.
The room was very tidy and clean but pretty small. There was no room to put our international luggage.
There was no housekeeping during our 4 days stay. Apparently rooms are not cleaned during the week.
On the 3rd day I had to request for the rubbish top be collected as the bin was overflowing. I also requested new towels.
Amenities in the room was none. Coffee and tea were available at the common area in the ground floor.
December 2023
Trixl
review category business travellers
9.0
Centrally located to lots of good place for food.
It was so easy to commute from SFO using the train to Powell Station and walking about 5mins to the hotel.
December 2023
Bryan
young couple
9.0
Great location and super clean.
December 2023
Claudius
young couple
8.0
Very nice location. Clean Rooms.
Very small rooms.
December 2023
Felice
Business Traveler
10.0
This property was super clean and in an excellent location! I found the staff so friendly and helpful. It was really excellent value for money. Would highly recommend!
Possibly the only down side was that there was no facilities for making coffee in the room. But there was coffee and tea and milk downstairs in the communal area!
December 2023
Randall
young couple
9.0
Think cramped and clean! The room barely fits the bed and you have a little more room to move around once inside. There is a very small attached bathroom with a shower in it. But also think spotlessly clean and great location. We wanted to stay in the Union Square area that was close to the cable cars -- and all we had to do was walk out the front door and hop on a cable car. (NOTE: We were here in December, the off-season, and very few tourists to compete with. If you go during the busier summer months, you'll likely need to walk the three blocks down to the Powell Street cable car access point, still no big deal.) The room was very, very clean. However, no fridge or microwave. There is a hidden area down in the lobby where you can get coffee and some fruit. The towels given to us had no mat to lay outside the shower, so we had to use a hand towel. The price was very reasonable and my wife said to mention that she felt safe in the area and around the hotel. All good! Great place to stay if you want great access to anything in Union Square or down to Fisherman's Wharf.
December 2023
Julia
young couple
8.0
Great location (the best thing), clean and modern room (but small), price is good.
We’d stay here again
They don’t have microwave, fridge and iron.
And we can’t storage our bags if we arrive early at the airport for example.
December 2023
Ivy
family with young children
7.0
Location , modern , compact .
Space very small. Something wrong w toilet lights .. it goes off when in midst of shower . Is it motion sensor ? It happened twice in one night .
December 2023
Tamarie
family with young children
10.0
Loved the hassle free check in and check out. Staff where all Very nice .. the free coffee and tea available 24/7 was really handy.. hotel location was perfect for all the shops and transport network. ..
Nothing
December 2023
Grobler
group
8.0
location, decoration, cleanliness
Room was like a hot box even in winter, luckily it had ceiling fan , no fridge
December 2023
Anwar
young couple
9.0
For its location and very helpful front desk members in Tony & Pedro, I would give the property a good 5 star.
The fact that I have changed my booking to cut off one night. i am still waiting for the one night reimbursement from Booking.com
December 2023
Robin
family with young children
9.0
The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Excellent location and the Cable car stops right outside the front.
I stayed for 10 days and only got 1 freshen up. I was told my rate didn't include having the room cleaned....there was NO mention of this when I made the booking!
There was no hot water in the Foyer lounge for my entire stay.
The Rooms dont gave any Cupboards or drawers for clothing and living out of a suitcase becomes tiresom
December 2023
Kung
Traveling as Couple
10.0
Staff were very helpful and accomodating. Great with directions. Helpful advice regarding storing luggage (bounce). Allowed late check out at 12 noon instead of 11:00am
January 2024
Gulshan
Solo Traveler
9.0
Central location close to Bart station for easy travel from SFO Airport. Close to bus and train stops for travel to all parts of SF.
Room access key also allowed access to hotel.
Many restaurants and cafes nearby.
Not far from the Tenderloin neighbourhood so you will see some homeless and maybe unfortunately what looks like drug taking on nearby streets.
Although did not feel unsafe at any time.
January 2024
Katherine
Family with Young Children
9.0
Great hotel! Good value for money for the location and the room was very comfortable.
Only minor complaint is that coffee ought to be available a bit earlier in the morning!
January 2024
Federico
Solo Traveler
10.0
Amazing value. Amazing location (just in front of historical powell st.& cable car). Amazing reception and help desk. People were very nice. Complimentary coffee and cream and tea was good quality and very useful before going walking ! Greetings totl the owners !
January 2024
Jamie
Traveling as Couple
7.0
Great location on Powell St. Easy to get the cable car to the warf or catch the trains anywhere. Clean and very modern. Staff were always nice and polite.
No fridge or tea/coffee making facilities in the room. It wasnt until our last night that we realized down stairs next to the lobby there was fresh coffee for everyone we wish someone had told us sooner! If you want to do laundry, you have to go to their sister hotel down the road. Very run down, budget hotel maybe called the Barthall. We had washing done fine but a bit annoying having to go into another hotel.
January 2024
Charles
Family with Young Children
8.0
Location was great and hotel felt clean and safe
My wife had to ask multiple times for a hair dryer and we kept being told it would get dropped off to the room. It ended up not coming in time for our trip to Sonoma, so she wasn't very happy about that. The whole trip was to celebrate our wedding anniversary and she wanted to do her hair for pictures, but we still had a nice time. Would stay here again, but bring your own hair dryer if needed
January 2024
Donise
Business Traveler
1.0
The location was great.
The room was a closet. PRICE GOUGING! $2400 for 3 nights! No coffee available until after we had to leave for meetings. Nevermind $2400 for a closet! The response from staff was inexcusable.
January 2024
Cesar
9.0
The location
The shower heads
January 2024
Robert
Business Traveler
8.0
Great location, comfortable, clean. Modern room and bathroom.
The room was warm (even in December), no AC. Room cleaning additional fee (but this is stated).
January 2024
Vojtech
Business Traveler
9.0
Valuable accommodation. Everything was clean and good for a short stay. There is no room service (or can be bought separately) but it is written in all materials
January 2024
Andrew
Solo Traveler
8.0
The hotel is great, staff is awesome, the size of the room is just enough. I stayed alone at a room for two and the space was just about fine. Bear in mind that there is no closet. I stayed for several days and they so not include cleaning while you are staying, so the hotel might be more focused for short stays. It's just in the corner of union square, great location. The taxi/uber cannot stop on powell street so they will drop/pick you on the corner... important if you have issues to move luggage by your own.
Closet missing. No cleaning service while staying.
February 2024
Imara
Business Traveler
9.0
I loved my stay here! The staff was really friendly, and they always tried to help. I was here for work purposes and traveled alone. They always made time for a short chat after I returned from work and made me feel more at home. I'm from Europe and they were always willing to help out with any questions I had. I have recommended this place to my colleagues, and I will stay here again if there is a next time! The place was also nice and clean. Asking for extra soap and towels was never an issue. There was also an ironing board I could borrow. It is within walking distance of several places for dinner and public transport.
I had some issues with the main light in the room (two times it turned randomly on during the night), the safe stopped working one day (would not lock again), and my door key stopped working two times. But the staff was very helpful every time there was an issue, and the issues were fixed quite quickly. However, I would like to know what caused these issues.
February 2024
Noémie
Family with Young Children
2.0
The location
To avoid! No room cleaning even on request, no laundry service even though it's noted in the specifications, and above all no possibility of leaving suitcases after check-out. The staff aren't very helpful either.
February 2024
Verena
Family with Young Children
8.0
very nice modern rooms, quiet, comfy beds, free coffee and water
the room was quite small and not many shelves to put your stuff but fine for a week
February 2024
Franck
Business Traveler
8.0
Located near BART Powell Station which is very convenient. The rooms are very clean. Bed confortable.
February 2024
Daiana
with friends
10.0
Beautiful hotel, great location and the staff were incredibly friendly. The room was small but comfy and had the essentials included, there was no a/c but it had a fan so it was nice. Felt very safe as well, and there were lots of delicious restaurants very nearby. There is no parking on site but there is a parking garage very near. Awesome hotel, would definitely stay here again :) 10/10
March 2024
Jessica
Traveling as Couple
10.0
The location and room are great. Really easy process to check in /out. Arrived to a pretty and clean room.The personnel on every shift were courteous.
Wish they serve some kind of light breakfast (fruits, cereal, bagle,muffins) or have at least ice and bending machines for snacks.
In the bathroom, it would be great to have more hanging space for towels.
March 2024
Alexander
Business Traveler
5.0
The staff were very friendly
Theyre clearly short staffed. My room wasnt cleaned a single time in a whole week.
March 2024
Lindsay
Business Traveler
5.0
Convenient location, good value for the price in an otherwise very expensive neighbourhood. The staff was responsive to problems. The bathroom was small but efficient, perfect for one person. I liked the ledge under the mirror for toiletries and that there was a hair dryer. The bed was comfortable and had enough bedding.
The walls are extremely thin - I could hear people whistling, talking, etc. When someone opened their own door, it literally felt as if someone was entering MY suite. My shower was also broken and I needed to change rooms; I was lucky there was a room available!
March 2024
Sterling
review category business travellers
8.0
I appreciated the close proximity to both Union Square and Market Street. My room was small, but clean. The bed was very comfortable and the showers were clean and had great water pressure.
It is clear that the building is older, despite the cleanliness and modernization, the radiator in my room ran hot during the daytime and was initially uncomfortable when I checked in.
April 2024
Anouska
solo traveller
10.0
Fantastic location, just up the street from the BART station. Staff were all very pleasant and welcoming. The room was clean and modern, the bed was super comfy and the pillows were unreal. Would stay here again in a heart beat, exceeded my expectations
May 2024
Jeff
young couple
8.0
Great location at Union Square
Very small room.
May 2024
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