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

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection - A historic 1907 boutique hotel with modernized micro rooms steps from Union Square

Located directly on San Francisco's historic cable car line, this 3-star San Francisco hotel occupies a 1907 building just 0.5 miles from Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround. Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection features micro-sized rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs with HBO channels, iPod docking stations, rainfall showerheads, and laptop-friendly workspaces with free WiFi. The property includes a modern lobby with contactless check-in, a stylish lounge with complimentary coffee and tea service, and a meeting/coworking space. Daily housekeeping refreshes each room, while the front desk provides concierge services, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. The Handwritten Collection's position places guests 0.5 miles from Grace Cathedral, 1 mile from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and 1.5 miles from City Hall. Six restaurants sit within 0.5 miles, including John's Grill, Sears Fine Food, and Morton's The Steakhouse. Transportation options include BART and MUNI subway stations one block away.

Pros

ADA-compliant features including roll-in showers, transfer showers, and Braille signage throughout

Complimentary ALL loyalty program access to 5,600+ hotels across 40 brands

Ground-floor entrance with 32-inch doorways and automated front door

Resident artist on property

Cons

All room layouts are notably small

No on-site restaurant

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.
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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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

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

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

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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Location

242 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
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242 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
Nearby
Grant Avenue
Chinatown
470 m
Shopping Area
Union Square
470 m
Cable Car
Cable Car Museum
470 m
Church
Grace Cathedral
470 m
Bush St What3words: ///also.secret.ever
Dragon's Gate
450 m
Museum
Museum of the African Diaspora
580 m
Gallery
Xanadu Gallery
470 m
Restaurants
Pinecrest Diner
200 m
401 Geary St Union Square
Super Duper Burgers
470 m
783 Mission Street
BurgerHouse
80 m
237 Powell St Cross Streets: Between Geary Street and O'Farrell Street
Uncle Vito's Pizzeria
100 m
700 Bush St
Ben & Jerry's
100 m
170 O'Farrell St Macy's Department Store
Pinkberry
110 m
170 Ofarrell St Union Square
Asian Box
120 m
170 Ofarrell St Macy's Union Square - Cellar
Jack in the Box
200 m
400 Geary St
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