City center stay.Your stay at this Union Square hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center and Lombard Street. Pier 39 and University of San Francisco are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 5.7 km
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
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
3-star hotel near Moscone Convention Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection. A complete renovation of Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection was completed in May 2021.
This 3-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.
1 building
95 guestrooms or units
8 levels
Built in 1907
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Staff is multilingual
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Elevator
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Coffee shop
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection offers 95 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 12 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75 per night.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
Nearby parking fee: USD 39.00
Rollaway bed fee: USD 75 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.
We should mention
Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Clean modern rooms. Comfortable beds and pillows. Was very quiet after 9. Incredibly affordable for the area. Stayed for the week on business. Would definitely stay again.
This was my first visit to San Francisco and I have read reviews extensively for various hotels. The Stratford had incredible reviews from everyone and I can see why. The staff is phenomenal and incredibly friendly. From the moment I checked in I felt great. The room is immaculately clean and serves the purpose for a visit to this city. I will be back!
Toure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Johanna
Apr 11, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Johanna
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juan Antonio
Apr 10, 2025
Nice space. Just what I needed. Close to restaurants convention center and others
I was highly disappointed in my stay. I originally booked a room and then was put in what was listed as a little room online and not what I booked! Thankfully, they moved us to a somewhat larger rooms but where the vent in the bathroom wasn’t working, there was no door for the shower and the room became so humid and uncomfortable. Along with the bathroom, being completely soaked from the shower running and the steam because there was no working vent. Even with the air conditioner, the temperature control was absolutely horrible. Out of the three front desk, staff that I met only one of them was pleasant, but that is also being generous. Definitely can find something better in the location for less or I’d rather pay a little bit more and feel like I wasn’t shown a façade of a hotel being uncomfortable. I love writing good reviews, and it pains me that I have to be so honest.
Beautiful Hotel in an old building that was maintained beautifully. The rooms are very small snd compact but our room was immaculate. There was no parking which was fine with us because we used lyfts. I do not. recommend the attached coffee shop at all, paid over $21 for 2 ice cold coffees and stale pastries, and very uninterested staff. We stayed for 5 nights on the 8th floor. At one point, they were testing the fire alarm system, and we were told to evacuate using the stairs rather than the elevator. so, we 2 older people 60s and 70s had to walk down 8 flights of stairs only to be told it was not an actual emergency but just a test. we didnt like that.Lastly, in my opinion some of the front desk staff could be just a tad more upbeat and friendly! A smile goes a long way!! I would rent this hotel again though!
It was my first time in the city and the location couldn’t be better! Plenty of great eats around the block, walking distance of transit, and right next to Union square for shopping!
Would have liked a parking garage nearby to keep car overnight; however, the staff was nice and very patient. The room was quaint. My only complaint is that the AC is directly under the left side of the bed. The heat and AC work perfectly but from a sleeping position it was kind of awkward. I will for sure stay/recommend to others.
Unbeatable location in downtown San Francisco - I chose the smallest room option as I was traveling solo and it felt spacious by all means! The bathroom was very high-end. The hotel is fully refurbished all areas though you may be able to hear loud rattling sounds (of the water pipes I believe) at night especially if you are an early sleeper you might find it a bother - but by midnight it was all quiet. For the price, I find this hotel an absolute gem.
Very clean hotel kind staff clean rooms.311 room no breeze room is in middle of two buildings that’s way.they have a new cafe you buy coffee and pastries yum.very safe hotel your key card makes the elevator work.tv works fans cool bathroom hot water.very quiet hotel.go here get rest now.