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Hotel Stratford

242 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

+1 415 397 7080

$169+

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Hotel Stratford - San Francisco - Bedroom

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Overall guest ratings

7.3/10 Good

Based on 1,621 reviews

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Review highlights

Location

9.4
Service

9.1
Value for money

8.3
Room

3.1

Good to know

Wonderful sightseeing
Great shopping

Nearby

About

With a stay at Hotel Stratford, you'll be centrally located in San Francisco, steps from Union Square and minutes from Westfield San Francisco Center Shopping Mall. This hotel is close to Lombard Street and Fisherman's Wharf.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Dining

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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Amenities

Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry service
Business center
Concierge service
No smoking
24 hour front desk
Safe
Storage available
Facilities for Disabled Guests
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Pets not allowed
Parking (surcharge)

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Overall Rating

Based on 1,621 reviews

Location

9.4 "Terrific location."
Service

9.1 "World class service."
Value for money

8.3 "Good value."
WiFi

7.8 "Internet works."
Breakfast

5.7 "Breakfast is mediocre."
Room

3.1 "Awful rooms."
Comfort

1.7 "Quite uncomfortable."

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Overall Rating

Based on 1,086 reviews

Service

9.3 "World class service."

9.4 "94% found the staff to be very friendly."

8.5 "85% said the reception staff was great."

9.8 "98% thought the service was very professional."
Location

9.3 "Terrific location."

9.8 "98% liked the proximity to shopping."

9.6 "96% liked the proximity to sightseeing."

10.0 "Near to public transport, according to 100%."
WiFi

7.9 "Internet works."
Breakfast

4.8 "Breakfast is below average."
Room

2.7 "Awful rooms."

0.4 "96% said rooms were small."

4.7 "53% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."

0.4 "Air conditioning was criticized by 96%."

1.1 "For 89%, the rooms looked old."

1.3 "87% found problems with the furniture."

1.0 "90% were disappointed with the minibar."
Comfort

1.4 "Quite uncomfortable."

0.4 "96% said rooms were small."

4.7 "53% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."

0.4 "Air conditioning was criticized by 96%."

Overall Rating

Based on 113 reviews

Location

9.4 "Terrific location."
Service

9.3 "World class service."

9.5 "95% found the staff to be very friendly."

8.4 "84% said the reception staff was great."
Cleanliness

8.1 "Generally very clean."
Breakfast

5.3 "Breakfast is mediocre."
Room

3.1 "Awful rooms."

0.8 "92% said rooms were small."

0.4 "Air conditioning was criticized by 96%."
Comfort

1.7 "Quite uncomfortable."

0.8 "92% said rooms were small."

0.4 "Air conditioning was criticized by 96%."

Overall Rating

Based on 162 reviews

Location

9.5 "Terrific location."
Service

8.5 "Great service."

9.4 "94% found the staff to be very friendly."

7.8 "78% said the reception staff was great."
Breakfast

5.7 "Breakfast is mediocre."
Room

3.2 "Awful rooms."

0.6 "Air conditioning was criticized by 94%."

0.5 "95% said rooms were small."

4.0 "60% complained about the bathroom."
Comfort

2.3 "Quite uncomfortable."

0.6 "Air conditioning was criticized by 94%."

0.5 "95% said rooms were small."

Overall Rating

Based on 259 reviews

Location

9.5 "Terrific location."

9.2 "92% liked the proximity to shopping."

9.8 "98% liked the proximity to sightseeing."
Service

9.0 "World class service."

9.4 "94% found the staff to be very friendly."

7.9 "79% said the reception staff was great."
WiFi

7.8 "Internet works."
Breakfast

5.4 "Breakfast is mediocre."
Room

3.1 "Awful rooms."

0.4 "96% said rooms were small."

3.5 "65% complained about the bathroom."

0.4 "Air conditioning was criticized by 96%."
Comfort

2.1 "Quite uncomfortable."

0.4 "96% said rooms were small."

0.4 "Air conditioning was criticized by 96%."

Hotel type

City Hotel

Guests say it is the perfect hotel for a city trip.

Good to know

"Wonderful sightseeing"

"Great shopping"

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3.7

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Good location 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 noisy. There is one elevator, and it is very slow.

Reviewed May 2016
4.0

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It was basically in union square. The hotel was cleanly and the front desk staff where friendly. Breakfast was minimal but appreciated. 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!

Reviewed Apr 2016
9.4

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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 nicer room which was much appreciated. Very friendly staff and an amazing location--I'll definitely be returning. 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.

Reviewed Apr 2016
9.4

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The location was excellent. Also offered a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Great value. n/a

Reviewed Mar 2016
8.2

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Low cost for the area. Conveniently location. Overall my room was reasonably quite despite the proximity to Union Square. Continental breakfast was pretty poor. Coffee was pretty watered down. I decided not to eat there during my 4-day stay.

Reviewed Nov 2015
5.1

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Convenient area and affordable Very slow elevator. Uncomfortable bed, tiny shower. Sink is right next to bed.

Reviewed Mar 2015
4.8

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Likes that the hotel was within walking distance for the yellow line and Union Square. Also enjoyed that it had super friendly staff. Slightly noisy with cable cars driving right in front of street, hard beds and not sure if AC existed. Beds, noise of cable cars.

Reviewed Nov 2014
3.1

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We booked this small hotel for the night before the Nike Marathon so we could be close to the starting gate. It is right off from Union Square which for some might be a plus ... for us a nightmare of noise and a stuffy, airless, tiny room with NO AC. And beware - they put a "deposit" of several hundred dollars on your card which they don't release until 4-5 days later. We checked out without staying .. no refund and we still have to wait several days for the deposit to come off our card. We walked over to the Westin St Francis ... and got a queen size room for $30 more than we paid for this hotel. The Westin of course had AC and clean, wonderful accommodations. We felt really dumb for not booking it in the first place.

Reviewed Oct 2014
6.7

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I liked the locations and the staff was great. Trolley cars stop right in front Macy's around the cornedr Union square around the other corner. Foley's right down the street we were a little chillled, needed more blankets

Reviewed Nov 2010 by Anonymous
6.7

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The cleanliness was outstanding and the staff was wonderful. The room was tinier than my house bathroom alone! And the beds were awful. For the price, the location was awesome, but I didn't sleep at all for 3 nights.

Reviewed Nov 2010 by Anonymous
7.7

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Stratford hotel provides clean and comfortable rooms, and is located in download San Francisco. It is the best choice if you want to have a sightseeing or tour in San Francisco. Transportation and food are extremely convenient.

Reviewed Nov 2010 by Anonymous
7.3

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location, clean room lobby looked a little old.

Reviewed Oct 2010 by Anonymous
5.6

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The place, near Union Square, is great, and the staff is very polite and available. The breakfast is poor.

Reviewed Oct 2007 by Anonymous
6.0

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nice clean, nice breakfast included

Reviewed Oct 2007 by Anonymous
5.2

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proximity to downtown and shops and transport no bath, restrictive menu at breakfast

Reviewed Aug 2007 by Anonymous
7.2

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Very close to Union Square. Excellent helpful friendly staff. The room was very good considering the price/location but beware not all are as good. Some are smaller and face a blank brick wall.

Reviewed Jul 2007 by Anonymous
5.2

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I liked where it´s situatet, Nice to have the base there. There were two things that I did not like. One thing was that the bathroom was out of light and the internet access was not always in top. Otherways I liked the stay.

Reviewed Jun 2007 by Anonymous

9.4

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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 nicer room which was much appreciated. Very friendly staff and an amazing location--I'll definitely be returning. 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.

Reviewed Apr 2016
9.4

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The location was excellent. Also offered a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Great value. n/a

Reviewed Mar 2016
8.2

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Low cost for the area. Conveniently location. Overall my room was reasonably quite despite the proximity to Union Square. Continental breakfast was pretty poor. Coffee was pretty watered down. I decided not to eat there during my 4-day stay.

Reviewed Nov 2015

6.7

review from

I liked the locations and the staff was great. Trolley cars stop right in front Macy's around the cornedr Union square around the other corner. Foley's right down the street we were a little chillled, needed more blankets

Reviewed Nov 2010 by Anonymous
6.7

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The cleanliness was outstanding and the staff was wonderful. The room was tinier than my house bathroom alone! And the beds were awful. For the price, the location was awesome, but I didn't sleep at all for 3 nights.

Reviewed Nov 2010 by Anonymous
7.7

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Stratford hotel provides clean and comfortable rooms, and is located in download San Francisco. It is the best choice if you want to have a sightseeing or tour in San Francisco. Transportation and food are extremely convenient.

Reviewed Nov 2010 by Anonymous
7.3

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location, clean room lobby looked a little old.

Reviewed Oct 2010 by Anonymous
7.2

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Very close to Union Square. Excellent helpful friendly staff. The room was very good considering the price/location but beware not all are as good. Some are smaller and face a blank brick wall.

Reviewed Jul 2007 by Anonymous

3.7

review from

Good location 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 noisy. There is one elevator, and it is very slow.

Reviewed May 2016
4.0

review from

It was basically in union square. The hotel was cleanly and the front desk staff where friendly. Breakfast was minimal but appreciated. 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!

Reviewed Apr 2016
5.1

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Convenient area and affordable Very slow elevator. Uncomfortable bed, tiny shower. Sink is right next to bed.

Reviewed Mar 2015
4.8

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Likes that the hotel was within walking distance for the yellow line and Union Square. Also enjoyed that it had super friendly staff. Slightly noisy with cable cars driving right in front of street, hard beds and not sure if AC existed. Beds, noise of cable cars.

Reviewed Nov 2014
3.1

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We booked this small hotel for the night before the Nike Marathon so we could be close to the starting gate. It is right off from Union Square which for some might be a plus ... for us a nightmare of noise and a stuffy, airless, tiny room with NO AC. And beware - they put a "deposit" of several hundred dollars on your card which they don't release until 4-5 days later. We checked out without staying .. no refund and we still have to wait several days for the deposit to come off our card. We walked over to the Westin St Francis ... and got a queen size room for $30 more than we paid for this hotel. The Westin of course had AC and clean, wonderful accommodations. We felt really dumb for not booking it in the first place.

Reviewed Oct 2014
5.6

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The place, near Union Square, is great, and the staff is very polite and available. The breakfast is poor.

Reviewed Oct 2007 by Anonymous
6.0

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nice clean, nice breakfast included

Reviewed Oct 2007 by Anonymous
5.2

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proximity to downtown and shops and transport no bath, restrictive menu at breakfast

Reviewed Aug 2007 by Anonymous
5.2

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I liked where it´s situatet, Nice to have the base there. There were two things that I did not like. One thing was that the bathroom was out of light and the internet access was not always in top. Otherways I liked the stay.

Reviewed Jun 2007 by Anonymous

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