In the heart of San Francisco, Cornell Hotel de France offers a charming retreat. Enjoy in-room WiFi, explore nearby Oracle Park and Ghirardelli Square, or grab a coffee from the lobby while discussing your itinerary with helpful multilingual staff.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (11)
Daily housekeeping
Business center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Communal living room
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
Bathtub or shower
$145 nightly
The total price is $167
$167 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
10 reviews
(10 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
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
6 reviews
(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
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
4 reviews
(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)
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
9 reviews
(9 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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Cornell Hotel de France offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & Bush St Stop and Powell St & Sutter St Stop are steps away.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
49 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 200 ft (USD 40 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1910
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Communal living room
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20 per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 40 per day (200 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cornell Hotel de France offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cornell Hotel de France does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cornell Hotel de France?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cornell Hotel de France?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Cornell Hotel de France?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Cornell Hotel de France and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Moscone Convention Center (0.8 mi) and Pier 39 (1.4 mi), along with Oracle Park (1.5 mi) and Ghirardelli Square (1.6 mi).
What's the area around Cornell Hotel de France like?
Cornell Hotel de France is in Union Square, a short 1-minute walk from Powell St & Bush St Stop and 16 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Cornell Hotel de France Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Elevator
Bed
Chinatown
Bathroom
Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, excellent, and wonderful, with many guests enjoying the variety of options. (25 reviews)
The property is surrounded by good places to eat, with Roxane's cafe serving delicious food at good prices, and other restaurants and shops nearby. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
This place was amazing! I would stay there again
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 18, 2025
Absolutely perfect, quaint, adorable stay!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
It’s a great location close to union square
Antonio
Antonio, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
Great staff, secure, sweet rooms!
Mairghread
Mairghread, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2025
Beautiful hotel. Very comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful, as was the staff. Very close to public transportation & restaurants.
Mark
Mark, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 9, 2025
We enjoyed our stay! Staff were very friendly! Location was great!
Mikaela
Mikaela, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 27, 2025
Great for an overnight. Loved the vibe of the hotel but would need a larger room for a longer stay.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Excellent maintained place. Lot of places in the vicinity,
vijay
vijay, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 22, 2025
Good coffee in lobby
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 11, 2025
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.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 25, 2025
Good cost x benefit and great location. Very close to the transports.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
Good service
Rene
Rene, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 22, 2025
There was some charming decor about the property. Breakfast was some of the best in our travels.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2025
Quaint simple room with a window to let in the cool San Francisco air. Loved the history of the building. Located near many great places to explore just by walking. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Joann
Joann, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 28, 2025
The location is great. The hotel itself is very old. The rooms are extremely small. Facilities in the room are old and not functioning very well.
Anh
Anh, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 18, 2025
Perfect location and breakfast is a plus!!! We’ll definitely recommend.
Engielin
Engielin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 17, 2025
Staff was very friendly, courteous and polite. I enjoyed my stay and will return in the near future.
Alice
Alice, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 18, 2025
Property was very convenient and quiet, would definitely stay here again.
Paula
Paula, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 18, 2025
This property is in a good location, the furniture old, no parking for this property,Overall is ok place to spend 2-3 night
Dorian
Dorian, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 1, 2025
Cute hotel but I didn’t like that it didn’t have air conditioning.
Muang
Muang, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 31, 2025
Great location. Staff were great.
Vincent
Vincent, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 26, 2025
Cute and clean
The hotel was very cute and clean, and in a convenient location. I loved the decor and the price was great!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 22, 2025
Cool elevator. Great location. Can get a little loud with guests above. Older property but well maintained for its age.
Surudh
Surudh, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
We had 3 nights at this charming B&B. Friendly and helpful staff and a clean, comfortable bedroom. A continental breakfast is served, plus scrambled eggs and either sausage or bacon. Parking is available across the road in a parking garage at $40 per night and you can take the car out once a day. The cable car stop is literally at the end of the block and is great for getting to Fisherman’s Wharf. A short walk to China Town. The area felt safe around the hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
Free wine and Breakfast was great except that waffle machine did not work. Bath was not cleaned completely upon arrival.