Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

By the standards of San Francisco, this hotel represents great value for money. It is well decorated with a modern, hip vibe and the rooms are small but plenty spacious enough for the modern traveller. Our room was quiet and, although it didn't get much daylight, it was fine since we were out and about most of the day. It was well appointed with a modern bathroom and a comfortable bed and the overall feel was that it was brand new and meticulously maintained. The location right next to Union Square is great for exploring the city and is a very short walk away from Muni, tram, bus and BART connections so pack light and don't waste your money on an Uber or cab from the airport (The BART runs from SFO and drops you off 5 mins on foot from the hotel). You can also get yourself a clipper card and explore this great city using the great public transport SF has to offer. The coffee at the hotel is not great but the Caffe Central just around the corner on O'Farrell does great coffee and breakfasts.

The proximity to major public transportation lines like the BART and MUNI are excellent. The rooms were fashionable and look just like the pictures. We received a room upgrade due to the window being broken in our first room. The staff is super friendly and professional. The bed is comfy and my room had a big tv, which I liked.

Location was great and hotel felt clean and safe

The location couldn’t be more ideal—right on Powell, a few blocks from Union Square, very central to the other neighborhoods that define downtown San Francisco life. The complimentary coffee and tea service in the lobby was also a plus.

The hotel is in an excellent location. It is only 5 minutes walk from the Powell St BART train station and from the cable car turnaround station which has a ticket office where I was able to buy a 3 day visitors passport (unlimited rides on Muni, Muni Metro, historic streetcars and cable cars) for $31 (USD). A single cable car ride is $8 USD. The hotel is right in the middle of the shopping district, in the same block as Macy's and in the next block to Union Square. My room was small but very comfortable and clean with a ceiling fan. There was adequate space for one suitcase - a second would have been a squeeze. In the foyer there was hot water and sparkling water on tap with a good range of Twinings teabags. There is a Starbucks opposite for coffee, breakfast and meals. The staff were friendly and helpful.