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The Stratford

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#69 of 238 hotels in San Francisco
Description: European styled Hotel with modern guest accommodations, continental breakfast is offered; staff is multilingual.
  • Address
    242 Powell Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 126 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 86 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 81 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 86 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 86 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 91 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 91 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 91 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 91 reviews Families with young children
    • 10% based on 91 reviews Budget travelers

Reviews of The Stratford

( 1-10 of 127 )
Jul 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

As with any location in downtown SF size will be an issue when it comes to accomodations. However, most people don't come here to rough it out in thier hotel room and if they are then they probably shouldn't want to stay in downtown SF. As everyone has reviewed the location can't be beat, you are in the MIX of... more

Jul 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Overall the staff and services were pretty good. Expect valet to take about 20 minutes. Also, dont open the door too quickly, you might knock the shower head off the wall. It is really small. My room had a double bed that was really hard. I have to say though it was really clean. The location is great, so pick... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lisbon - PORTUGAL
Jul 3, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Nice place to stay, conveniently located (Union Square). cheap and clean. more

Jul 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Stratford cannot be beaten for location. The cable car stops right outside the door, there is a great deli just across the street and union square is just around the corner. The hotel itself is just what you need when you are on a break in a city like San Francisco. It is a budget hotel but the rooms... more

Jun 5, 2008

My stay at the Stratford was great. It was exactly what I expected for the price I was paying. The rooms were very nice. I loved where the breakfast was served because it is located on the street-side of the hotel with plenty of windows. From a few floors up you can have a great view of the street coming... more

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2 of 5 stars
Pizzaria
May 29, 2008

This is an affordable hotel in a wonderful spot. Really right in the center of everything. Unfortunately the hotel itself was not pleasant to stay in. On the first night I was placed near the street where one can hear the constant noise of the trolley car and rambunctious street band. I was then moved to the back of the... more

May 21, 2008

Absolutley loved our time at the Stratford. Location is unbeatable right off Union Square right in the hub of everything. Cable car stop just outside hotel providing access to the Bay area, is walkable we did it in about 40 minutes, but is very uphill on the way back! Hotel rooms were small but clean and more than adequate. Front... more

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4 of 5 stars
Melbourne
May 12, 2008

A friend and I stayed here for a few nights in January. Its in an excellent location, close to everything. Although the room was very small (two twin beds), it was clean and had a good bathroom. Not alot of natural light as the room's window looked out on to a brick wall - pretty claustrophobic! Included breakfast is a... more

May 12, 2008

My check in was not the best experience. The girl finished her conversation with the bell man, before acknowledging me. However, all my dealings with hotel staff after that where pleasant and friendly. Room is small, with an emphasise on small, yet, it was clean and comfortable. I am a petite female and I found the room small, had a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Apr 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

There were three of us in a "queen/club queen" room for one night last week. My bed was farily comfortable, but seemed a bit narrower than my queen at home. For us three adults, it was a wee bit crowded, but then again, we didn't go to SF to stay in the room. Though very basic, the hotel/room was clean,... more

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