The Stratford is situated right-smack in the middle of where the buzz is! It's location is superb, and yes, the cable-car runs pass it and it is just blocks away from the famous cable-car turn-around. There are a few downsides due to its wonderful location - noise, rooms are really small, no air-conditioning, and not so great breakfast. Nonetheless, I... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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