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Hotel Overview

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

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection - Boutique hotel with free Wi-Fi near Union Square

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hotel is a short walk from Union Square and the Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround. The historical building, constructed in 1907, features accessible main entrances and routes, with 32-inch-wide openings to common areas. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a modern lobby with contactless check-in, and a lounge with coffee and tea bar. The hotel offers concierge services for local recommendations and activities like Alcatraz tours. Nearby landmarks include Grace Cathedral (0.5 km) and Fisherman's Wharf (2.5 km).

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary refreshments in the lobby lounge

Resident artist on property

Meeting space/coworking area

ALL loyalty program access with rewards at over 5,600 hotels

Daily housekeeping service

Accessibility features include braille signage, grab bars, and visual alarms

Rooms

The hotel offers micro hotel rooms with central air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with HBO channels. Room types include the Cozy Queen with a queen bed, the King Stratford with a king-size bed, and the Classic Room with Two Twins. The Little Queenie provides a compact option with a queen bed and blackout shades. All rooms feature a writing desk, iPod docking stations, and eco-friendly bathrooms with rainfall shower heads.

Other conveniences

Plush guest bathrobes

Laptop-friendly workspaces

Hair dryer and iron/ironing board

Specially sourced shampoo and soaps

Blackout shades

Alarm clock

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Little Queenie
2 persons
11 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Classic Queen Room
2 persons
17 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Modern Queen
2 persons
14 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Room a Queen Bed
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
San Francisco 1.7 km
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 22.6 km
Oakland International (OAK) 31.3 km
Train
F Market Street Car 1.6 km
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 1.6 km
Underground
Powell Street Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Dryer

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Hotel Location

242 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
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242 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
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Shopping Area
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