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Cornell Hotel de France

3.5 star property
Beaux Arts hotel in San Francisco with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Cornell Hotel de France provides a charming base in the heart of San Francisco. Guests connect with in-room WiFi and enjoy proximity to Oracle Park and Ghirardelli Square. The lobby serves coffee where multilingual staff help visitors plan their San Francisco adventures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Full Beds) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Full Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
715 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, 94108

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cornell Hotel de France

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Located close to Oracle Park and Ghirardelli Square, Cornell Hotel de France provides a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1910
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cornell Hotel de France pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cornell Hotel de France?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cornell Hotel de France?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00.

Where is Cornell Hotel de France located?

Located in Union Square, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center, Pier 39, and Oracle Park. Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km). Powell St & Bush St Stop and Powell St & Sutter St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Cornell Hotel de France Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect, quaint, adorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

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

Erdong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son really likes the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable room. Staff was excellent. Great location near downtown and cable car. Enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location close to union square
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with breakfast included
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairghread

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, secure, sweet rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! Staff were very friendly! Location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is charming and unique. It’s not fancy but it’s clean and the staff were all helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful, as was the staff. Very close to public transportation & restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

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

no dejen de visitarlo... muy comodo

muy bien ubicada.. muy limpia..trato amable... un hotel vintage.. ame el elevador... la decoracion.. fue volver ir a Paris
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent maintained place. Lot of places in the vicinity,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for an overnight. Loved the vibe of the hotel but would need a larger room for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Good coffee in lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
There was some charming decor about the property. Breakfast was some of the best in our travels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire ambiance was very nice and the breakfast was good although we had to wait for the bagels for a while maybe more staff in the morning
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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