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.
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
Hotel size
49 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
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
Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 200 ft (USD 40 per day)
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
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
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
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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, 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: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 50.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). 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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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Elevator
Bed
Chinatown
Bathroom
Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently delicious and included a variety of options such as eggs, sausage, bacon, pastries, and bread. (20 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 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Cute hotel with fun artwork and details. Nice
Staff, comfy, clean, quiet and good location
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
A quaint, cozy, comfortable, and quiet place to stay in the best city in the world.
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2025
Perfect location
Hotel is nice, breakfast was the same the 4 days we were there! Staff very friendly
But the key point of this hotel: location is perfect!
Easy access to all the important places of San Francisco by walk, fully recommended
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2025
A French Charmer
Charming hotel with lovely, French detailing, perfectly located near San Francisco's Union Square.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Great hotel, clean and awesome themed decorations
Valeria
Valeria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
This is a nice quaint hotel in a very good location.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2025
A bit of France in San Fran
Staff very nice. Cute French theme. Walking distance to Nob Hill, Chinatown, and Financial District.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
A lovely, smaller, hotel with character. Great staff. Would stay again if in San Fransisco!
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
From the welcome by super polite receptionist to amazing guy,who had hot breakfast under control…our stay was flawless 🙂
Gabriela
Gabriela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Quaint old hotel with elegance of yesteryear. Pretty French country touches with little paintings/murals in the rooms. Very comfortable room. Good location. We loved it and would stay again. They treated us nicely and upgraded us to a junior suite. An improvement they could do is make the breakfast a little more French/elegant. But overall it had good quality basics to start the day. We enjoyed this hotel.
stephanie
stephanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Great location. This french themed hotel is very quaint and the service is top notch.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Rooms were great.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
I enjoyed my stay at this hire. The staff was very friendly and the hotel had a chic French vibe which I loved.
Laquisha
Laquisha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Dedication to French theme
ronald
ronald, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 19, 2025
Your hotel scared the heck out of us. Even once we were given a different room we considered leaving. It was only one night and an early flight so we suffered through. Breakfast was underwhelming but I did appreciate the cup of coffee. The staff member attending the breakfast station was attentive.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Wonderfully decorated. The people were incredibly polite and helpful. This nugget of heaven in SF will be a go-to when I’m staying overnight.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Súper cute property, very clean and wonderful staff! I will definitely come back!
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Extremely cute, quiet , easy to get anywhere on foot ( if you don’t mind walking the hills). Excellent customer service w all staff.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
The hotel has a lot of love for details, like the hand drawn walls or the nice old elevator.
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2023
Nice hotel for visiting San Francisco.
Martin
Martin, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2024
The property was fun and quirky. Just wish they had air conditioning in the rooms or at least allowed us to open a window. Staff was friendly and the free breakfast was good.
Drew
Drew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2024
Nice small hotel .. close to most of the stuff. Little too small.. but clean and welcoming
Gopi
Gopi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
Dated but loved the property for it unique French flavor!
Stanley
Stanley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Such a cute little hotel! Definitely one of a kind very quaint and extremely helpful and friendly customer service. Having such an amazing restaurant so close is a huge bonus!
Kayli
Kayli, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Cute clean central based hotel themed on French artist of the past century. Very endearing, lots of love in the detailing of decoration. Great base to get everywhere.