Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

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Handwritten Collection
7.8 (1712 reviews)
242 Powell Street , San Francisco , US
+1 415-397-7080

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Well priced
Great location
Clean and cozy
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small room
No controllable heat
Staff unresponsiveness
Low water pressure in shower

Categories

Cleanliness
5.76
Negative sentiments due to urine stain found and general cleanliness issues.
Service
7.73
Mixed feedback on staff behavior; some complaints about lack of responsiveness.
Location
9.77
Consistently mentioned as a strong point, convenient for public transport and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
6.72
Issues with room size, heating, and overall comfort mentioned in reviews.
Amenities
7.25
Lack of basic amenities mentioned such as air conditioning and washing machines.
Value for Money
8.21
Well-priced, but issues with room quality and amenities lower the perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Not specifically mentioned but assumed to be standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.23
Overall an acceptable experience but with notable drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 13:17

Property Description

Prime Location on San Francisco’s Cable Car Route and Union Square

Contemporary Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in our rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, work desks, iPod docking stations, and luxurious bathrobes.

Convenient Access to Major Attractions
Explore the vibrant North Beach neighborhood, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf, all within walking distance of the hotel.

We are thrilled to welcome you during our soft opening stage! Book now to secure your stay at the Stratford Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that a credit card with matching photo ID must be presented upon check-in as guests will be charged the full room amount plus tax.

Housekeeping service is available upon request for an additional charge.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1712 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.76
Service: 7.73
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 6.72
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 8.23
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Justus • couple • de
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
1
Good enough for one night. Overall too expensive for nothing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No morning coffee. No AC. No restaurant or breakfast.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • family_with_children • ca
8
Tiny but well situated
Pros:

Convenient location. Adjacent to Union Square shopping district and public transit.

Cons:

Room was a little small but served the need.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kannan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great location but dont expect much. It is okey
Pros:

Lokalita je skvělá

Cons:

Nebyl žádný room service, požádal jsem o žehličku, řekli, že mi ji donesou ale nikdo nepřišel. Spatne odtékal záchod, nemel jsem jak regulovat teplotu v pokoji. Nebylo mi uplne jasne z rezervace jak je to se snidani. Nakonec v cene žádná neni

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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jan • couple • nl
8
Ideaal om San Francisco te verkennen
Pros:

Geweldige locatie voor alles!

Cons:

Geen bekers op onze kamer

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
Özlem • couple • tr
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela Estela • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

A localização é excepcional, o quarto é super limpo, próximo de pontos turísticos, próximo a locadora de carros, muuuuuuito bom!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • it
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • cr
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Corrine • couple • us
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Madonna • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

OK

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Julius • couple • us
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • couple • ie
8
Very good experience
Cons:

Elevator noise at night

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
7
Un buon compromesso
Pros:

Posizione comodissima

Cons:

Camera piccola
Niente pulizie durante il soggiorno se non su richiesta

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • de
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Posizione centrale cmq silenziosa . camera pulita

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Teheimata • couple • pf
8
Je recommande le Stratford pour toute personne qui découvre San Francisco car il y a un bon rapport emplacement /qua
Pros:

L’emplacement et le personnel

Cons:

Il n’y a pas de mini frigo dans les chambres, les chambres ne sont pas très bien isolées

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Teheimata • couple • pf
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Proximity to everything

Cons:

No luggage storage

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mollie • couple • gb
8
Well located, just quite small rooms.
Pros:

The location of this hotel is great as it is right by Union Square.

Cons:

The room sizes are tiny. And no full length mirror at all in the room.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee