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Cornell Hotel de France

3.5 star property
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Breakfast area
Lobby sitting area
Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Cornell Hotel de France

Beaux Arts hotel in San Francisco with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a communal living room are on-site.
Cornell Hotel de France offers 49 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cornell Hotel de France. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and multilingual staff
  • Guests speak favourably about the breakfast and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and a few minutes from Oracle Park
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1910
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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).

Property is also known as

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Cornell Hotel de France Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 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

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

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

Evgenii

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

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

6/10 Okay

Staci

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cute! But…

Room was not terribly clean. Bathroom floor had hair and hair bands from previous guests. The door to the room did not have any way to double lock it from the inside. As a woman traveling alone, I did not like this although the hotel itself seems very safe. The heater in the room didn’t work, which I did not know until I work up freezing in the middle of my last night’s stay. The pillows: 2 were fine, the other two were lumpy (possibly old down?) and terrible. The room looked nothing like the photos online. It was fine for two nights given the price, but it could be such a nicer place! The deal was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025