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Hotel Stratford

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#132 of 233 hotels in San Francisco
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.5
Value
4.4
The Hotel Stratford is located just off Union Square, with cable cars passing by every few minutes, the Hotel Stratford offers the convenience of being right in the center of San Francisco, but at an affordable price.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
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Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
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Minjung M wrote a review Dec 2023
Seattle, Washington1 contribution
Terrible service. The staffs lie to us and the management does not get back to you. Even Expedia said they can’t get a hold of the manager. If something goes wrong during your stay, you are out of luck.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Joessw wrote a review Dec 2023
28 contributions6 helpful votes
If you're looking for a good location, this hotel has it incredibly. Although they mention that there are rooms with air conditioning, or with a view, or spacious ones, the one I got didn't have any of those three. I didn't know that AC was a luxury nowadays. Despite them saying that ONLY if you book through their website there is daily cleaning, I didn't have a single day of cleaning in a 4-night stay. Booking through hotels.com didn't get me that or anything. I recommend it, it was comfortable and safe but without A/C, which nowadays is a basic in a hotel, it makes me seriously consider if saving a few dollars is worth it. I don't think I would stay here again, I don't believe it's a bad hotel, but what it offers versus what it costs is not comparable. It's not so cheap as to lack so many things. So, taking an overall balance, it's a below-average hotel. That said, the room and bathroom were quite clean and in perfect condition.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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loriandwayne wrote a review Oct 2023
Vancouver, Canada15 contributions3 helpful votes
Very small room. Very clean, quiet. AC works well. Good location. Nice to have coffee and tea downstairs. Just be warned that the room is small, no dresser, just a couple of hooks and a bench type of thing to put your clothes on. For the price it is a good deal.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip: We were able to get into our room an hour earlier than posted which was nice. (They didn't have...
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Gabriel C wrote a review Aug 2023
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The location is really good and the staff is very helpful. The rooms are modern, cozy but most importantly the bed and the shower are great. I really recommend this hotel if you are staying in San Francisco
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Susan G wrote a review Aug 2023
Delray Beach, Florida96 contributions24 helpful votes
A reasonable hotel Downtown. This hotel is minutes on foot from the BART Powell St stop. The cable car passes right in front. The rooms are small but very modern and clean. There is a small inner lobby to meet friends.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Shimmergrl wrote a review Aug 2023
Buffalo, New York45 contributions23 helpful votes
LOVED this hotel on my recent stay in San Francisco. It was quiet, clean, and in a GREAT location! It is walking distance to many shops, restaurants, the subway, and union square. I enjoyed the coffee, water, and tea bar in the lobby, although there were a couple times the coffee was not available. I felt safe with them locking the front door in the evenings. I will definitely be staying here on my next trip to San Francisco!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Hailey wrote a review Jun 2023
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Hotel Stratford did everything right — clean comfortable quiet room, very attentive and friendly staff, and unbeatable location. Trolley and streetcars are outside your door, walkable to the square and nightlife. I appreciated that lobby doors were locked and attended at all times of day. Thank you for making our stay easy and relaxing!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Wendy F wrote a review Jun 2023
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I thought it was very clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly, the area was clean and safe. The only negative would it would be nice to have an ice machine. We loved our stay and we would come again!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Jvanka wrote a review Jun 2023
Tampa6 contributions
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Hotel is conveniently located by Union Square. Walking distance to shops and financial district. Hotel is very small with only a lobby and self serve coffee bar at ground floor. Hotel room was small but comfortable. Rooms have radiator for heat and ceiling fan for ventilation. No hvac. Most rooms don't have views. The windows face a light well. Enough for indirect natural light and ventilation, but shades need to be down for privacy (you can see the other rooms across) If you looking for lots of amenities and views, this is not your hotel. If you only need a good place to sleep centrally located with the basics and on a budget, I believe you will enjoy this property.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Ask for extra blankets. In summer time, weather can get chill. Try to book lower floors. The...
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Bakbouk wrote a review Jun 2023
Sacramento, CA150 contributions106 helpful votes
Located steps off Union Square, facing the cable car line. Although there's a person in the lobby, they have you check in on a computer; I suppose this is to make you feel as disconnected from people as one possibly can. The rooms are small, but clean. The bathroom is very tiny. There is no fridge, no microwave, and not even a kettle in the room to make coffee/tea. This is the first hotel I've come across without these basic amenities. They purport to have coffee in the lobby, but not until after 8am! Why the overnight staff person is unable to make coffee I could not ascertain. This doesn't help business travellers, nor tourists for that matter who often want to get an early start on the day. The tv, located in the far corner next to the ceiling, faces the opposite upper ceiling wall, not the bed. There is no parking: you have to park a block away. There was a significant amount of noise from the street.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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PRICE RANGE
$85 - $227 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / Tenderloin / Theater District / Union Square
NUMBER OF ROOMS
95
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Stratford
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Stratford?
Nearby attractions include San Francisco Magic Theater at the Marrakech (0.2 miles), The Escape Game San Francisco (Downtown) (0.3 miles), and San Francisco Urban Adventures (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Stratford?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, breakfast buffet, and breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Stratford?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Stratford?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lapisara Eatery, Fino Bar & Ristorante, and Taylor Street Coffee Shop.
Is Hotel Stratford located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the center of San Francisco.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Stratford?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Golden Gate Bridge (4.5 miles), Alcatraz Island (2.9 miles), and City Lights Booksellers (0.7 miles).
Is Hotel Stratford accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.