The hotel staff is friendly, always greeting us when we arrived or left. Wifi was free and fast, and there was plenty to do around the hotel. A lot of stores and food places are a short walk away. Our only complaint is that the elevator broke down about 3-4 times in the short time that we were there, which is a little annoying if your room is on the 7th floor. The rooms were cozy, but the windows and bathroom door would get stuck as a result of an older building. Overall, the Stratford is a fine choice for a short and affordable stay.