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.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 37 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
South San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
San Francisco Station - 25 min walk
Powell St & Bush St Stop - 1 min walk
Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
Powell St & Pine St Stop - 2 min walk
Restaurants
Golden Gate Tap Room - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Pacific Cocktail Haven - 2 min walk
Shelton Theater - 1 min walk
OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - 3 min walk
About this property
Cornell Hotel de France
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 a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only 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 and check-out are 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
Late check-out subject to availability
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
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
Off-site 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
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Business centre
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
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 20 per stay
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 40 per day (200 ft away)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Cornell Hotel France San Francisco
Cornell Hotel France
Cornell France San Francisco
Cornell France
Cornell Hotel San Francisco
Cornell Hotel de France Hotel
Cornell Hotel de France San Francisco
Cornell Hotel de France Hotel San Francisco
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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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. Travellers say that 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
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 February 2025
Cute hotel with fun artwork and details. Nice
Staff, comfy, clean, quiet and good location
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 January 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 traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 January 2025
A French Charmer
Charming hotel with lovely, French detailing, perfectly located near San Francisco's Union Square.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 January 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
3 October 2024
Great hotel, clean and awesome themed decorations
Valeria
Valeria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2024
This is a nice quaint hotel in a very good location.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
A lovely, smaller, hotel with character. Great staff. Would stay again if in San Fransisco!
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 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
29 July 2024
Great location. This french themed hotel is very quaint and the service is top notch.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Rooms were great.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 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
8/10 Very good
14 September 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
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 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
5 September 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
3 September 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
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 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.
Annika
Annika, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2024
Súper cute property, very clean and wonderful staff! I will definitely come back!
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 August 2024
Dated but loved the property for it unique French flavor!
Stanley
Stanley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 July 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
14 October 2024
I've stayed at Cornell numerous times, it's always been a pleasure. It's rich French history displayed everywhere was charming.
My only complaint was I saw nothing in the booking process that Cornell didn't accept cash as a form of payment for the room.
Daryl
Daryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
The hotel has a lot of character and is very clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The internet connection was a little bit of a problem, but everything else was great and I recommend this hotel to anyone who like to explore the City. Great location in walking distance to Union Square, China Town and financial district.
Hertha
Hertha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 October 2024
Location good. No A/C
Bachan
Bachan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 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
31 July 2024
The hotel has a great story behind how it came to have the decor and into the current ownership. It was really convenient for all the sights and public transport. Staff were friendly and helpful and couldn’t do enough. Breakfast was included and was good.
Felicity
Felicity, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 October 2024
Good location - 3 star experience
The hotel is very well located nearby the famous tram lines of San Francisco. The decor is a bit dated just like the whole hospitality experience but I didn't mind that. The elevator is really cute.
The only thing that really bothered me was the lingering smell of vommit in the building. At least the room didn't have that.