Fantastic location in downtown SF. Rooms were really clean, modern, and new. The windows were basically non-functional in my particular room, but YMMV. For the purposes of having a nice place to sleep each night, this was perfect.
2 stars
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
242 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
San Francisco, CA
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Overview
Situated in San Francisco, Hotel Stratford is set amongst a variety of clubs and establishments and is minutes on foot from Powell Street Station. It is also located just moments from Union Square Plaza.
There are a range of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including an airport shuttle, a concierge and a 24-hour reception. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to provide local information.
All rooms at Hotel Stratford are comfortably furnished and include a telephone and ironing facilities. They are also equipped with a hair dryer and cable/satellite channels.
The hotel enjoys a prime location, allowing guests easy access to a range of popular sights and attractions. Guests can also visit the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Society of California Pioneers and Moscone Center.
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business center
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Airport shuttle
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Internet
- Hairdryer
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Air-conditioned
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Trash cans
Services and conveniences
- Business center
- Express check-out
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Tour desk
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24hr front desk
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Shower
- Private bathroom
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
General
- Seating area
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Storage available
Laundry
- Iron and ironing board
- Tumble dryer
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle
Dining
- Kettle
Things to do
- Bicycle rental
Health and safety
- Safe
Reviews of Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
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711
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362
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332
Mediocre
156
Poor
125
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location near major attractions, making it convenient for exploring the city. However, many reviews highlighted issues with room size, cleanliness, and inconsistent service. Some guests experienced problems with room assignments and amenities, while others noted that the hotel could benefit from better attention to detail. Overall, while the location was a major plus, the hotel fell short in several areas, particularly regarding room comfort and service.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The location is excellent. Near to most of the iconic places in SF.
Cons (-) The room is very small. The bed is not so comfortable, it could have been a better bed.
Pros (+) The location was great for my work trip in San Francisco. The price was great as well! It looks like it's getting an upgrade next year, that I think will be great! The room was clean and it was all I needed for my trip.
Cons (-) My room didn't have shampoo, soap or even a drinking cup for water, and the building didn't have any sort of drinks machine. I think with a little more attention to details like that, this hotel could be really great.
Pros (+) Good location, close to Bart Station. I enjoyed the complimentary breakfast.
Pros (+) Good location
Cons (-) Although we booked a room with a queen-size bed, we were given a room with a double bed. The bed was too small and the room too stuffy/hot, so we asked to change rooms. They were booked and refused to switch rooms, so we ended up getting a last-minute hotel room nearby. They gave us the appropriate room the next day - the bed was better, but the window along Fulton St. couldn't close, so it was no...
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Pros (+) It was basically in union square. The hotel was cleanly and the front desk staff where friendly. Breakfast was minimal but appreciated.
Cons (-) It was excruciatingly small. I don't mind a smaller room but I tripped over the bed, chair, and cords many times! The cleaning staff knocked on our door at 9:00 am each morning! Come on, we wanted to sleep in on our vacation!
Pros (+) I booked three nights at hotel Stratford for a conference at the Hilton in Union Square. When I arrived, they informed me that there had been a bookkeeping mistake and they had overbooked for the second night. However, they had already reserved a nice room at the Adante hotel nearby and did not charge us for the second night. When I returned for the third night they upgraded me to a significantly ...
Cons (-) The elevator is a bit slow, but it's not really a problem--it encouraged me to get some exercise by using the stairs a few times :) The breakfast isn't much, but it did the job and the coffee was hot and fresh.
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Pros (+) The location was excellent. Also offered a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Great value.
Cons (-) n/a
Pros (+) Low cost for the area. Conveniently location. Overall my room was reasonably quite despite the proximity to Union Square.
Cons (-) Continental breakfast was pretty poor. Coffee was pretty watered down. I decided not to eat there during my 4-day stay.
Pros (+) The location was good just off Union Square and the staff were really pleasant & helpful.
Cons (-) As other guests say very noisy from the trams & also some construction work going on nearby which started very early morning. We had to have windows open as the room was small & stuffy. The rooms are quite shabby & need upgrading. Our room was very small & only had one small cupboard to hang things & no drawers apart from one very small shallow one. As we stayed for 5 nights this was really inconv...
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Location
242 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
What's nearby
- Union Square102 m
- Museum of Modern Art0.6 km
- Moscone Center0.7 km
- Transamerica Pyramid1 km
- Downtown San Francisco1.2 km
- Civic Center Plaza1.2 km
- San Francisco City Hall1.4 km
- Embarcadero1.5 km
- Ferry Building1.6 km
- San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge1.8 km
- Oracle Park1.9 km
- Lombard Street1.9 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.0 |
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Distance to city center | 0.5 km |
Nearest Airport | San Francisco |
Distance to airport | 18.6 km |