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Cornell Hotel de France

3.5 star property
3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Moscone Convention Center

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Junior Suite | Living area
Lobby sitting area
Room
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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715 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, 94108
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Full Beds)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Full Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Your stay at this Union Square hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center and Pier 39. Oracle Park and Ghirardelli Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palace Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Concierge Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Summer Place - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cornell Hotel de France

3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Moscone Convention Center
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Cornell Hotel de France.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Cornell Hotel de France offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 40 per day)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (200 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Cornell Hotel de France Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quant and Cozy Downtown Experience

Cute, quaint, European style hotel in downtown SF. It’s about 1.5 blocks from Chinatown. This hotel does not have AC, so fans are definitely needed in warmer weather. Our room was very small (cozy Queen) with a tiny bathroom, which was a challenge for two adults. Breakfast was included and was great. Would stay again but just in a larger room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manman

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Miami

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness
After seeing that the hotel has earned a 9.0 rating from previous guests, we were quite surprised by what we found. Our room was spacious, but little else was positive. The hotel is in sore need of love. Many things in our room were broken--door to bathroom wouldn't close, soap dispenser ripped from wall, torn curtains, bed frame sticking out such that we banged our shins on it several times, etc. Free breakfast buffet was pathetic. Front desk staff was kind and helpful, but breakfast staff not at all. Definitely would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nicely decorated and fits the old French-style aesthetic pretty nicely. It even has an old-fashioned elevator, although this does prove to be inconvenient during busy hours as it is quite slow. The hotel itself isn't super large, but the room and bathroom were very clean and spacious. The included breakfast was also tasty, although it didn't have a huge amount of variety. The front door is protected with a lock that guests use a key fob to enter, so the hotel feels quite safe. However, I noticed that the receptionist is not always present, so sometimes I do have to wait a few minutes for someone to help me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Plainville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Cornell. I was staying solo in the city and wanted a convenient and reasonably priced hotel that I could walk to my son's apartment. Cornell was perfect. The full breakfast was an added perk. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint French hotel with vintage vibes, attentive staff, good breakfast, and excellent location for trolley and Chinatown access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel had a terrible smell. I am sensitive to smell. I bought Febreeze and it made it tolerable. On the plus side, excellent location. Shopping, dining and the cable cars close by. Also had a room with a nice large vanity in the bathroom which made getting ready so much easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha, Elk Grove

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Walkable to Chinatown. About a 30 minute walk to Oracle Park. Several dining options located near by. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Faizel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area was busy and all empty tables were not bussed/dirty. So I opted to make a plate and take it up to my room, no problem I thought. BIG problem, some kitchen staff woman came over and barked at me to only eat in the dining room. So I sat and ate on a dirty table as fast as I could. Maybe clean the tables so people dont get yelled at?? other than that its an OK place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Old style hotel. Feels like an apartment building with key fob and metal door key. Very boutique. Good for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe great beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cornell Hotel de France is a must stay for frequent visitors to SF. It is like being in an old hotel in France. The wall prints of famous French painters along with hand painted details on the walls was amazing. The complementary breakfast was in a beautiful room in the basement where the high end French restaurant used to be. I loved the old elevator with the metal grate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matt

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Earle

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Tigard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Cornell Hotel de France. We love the location, friendly staff and decor. Our room was big enough and quiet enough on the 5th floor. We enjoyed the breakfast downstairs in the dining room. We mostly walked and took public transit all over San Francisco. But one night, we did take advantage of Waymo self driving cars and we highly recommend it. Waymo is a very good driver and gets you safely to your destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

San Francisco Gem

Is it a bright shiny new hotel? No. Is it a charming San Francisco gem yes! The rooms are typical San Francisco Victorian. The bathrooms have been updated. The amenities are lovely. The included breakfast is wonderful. My only suggestion was to update the mattress it was fine but not fabulous. I would definitely stay again and recommend this hotel to anyone that wants San Francisco charm with out the corporate vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ISABELLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Disliked: Room comfort

Cheap and in a good location. Breakfast was ok

The location was good, not far from china town and market street. Small rooms with no extras, not even a kettle, but good for the price. The breakfast was ok with a selection of items, eggs always cold and bacon overcooked, tepid water if you want tea but the coffee was ok. They advertise a discount at the next door japanese restaurant but there isnt one anymore so they should update this. Wifi is good but annoying to keep logging into every so often. If you want cheap but basic, more private than a YMCA but comparable price then this place is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and energetic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam James

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and there were good breakfast options. Parking was a headache and made me anxious but overall we were good! The hotel itself is so cute and definitely worth staying at!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Design and decor and overall condition of the hotel make this the most interesting hotel I've stayed at in SF.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025