Cornell Hotel de France
715 Bush Street
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Location of the hotel was perfect”
“Location”
“Breakfast”
“The breakfast is good”
“Staff were very friendly Nice breakfast”
“Helpful staff and reasonable value for money”
“Beside this impression - the room was very comfortable, bed just perfect for a …”
“The room was very comfortable if a little rough around the edges, e”
“The staff is very friendly and helpful The bed is really comfy, the bathroom is …”
“Hotel itself is pretty clean, location is just in the middle of the town, safe …”
Overview
Discover the charm and elegance of France in the heart of San Francisco at this family-owned and operated hotel. Originally built in 1910, Cornell Hotel de France combines old-world charm with modern amenities such free WiFi. Admire prints of masterpieces from famous artists throughout the hotel. Union Square is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Individually decorated, each charming room is equipped with a cable TV and a telephone with private voice mail. Cornell Hotel de France boasts an exceptional location close to many of the city's main points of interest such as the Theatre District. San Francisco’s legendary Chinatown is 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The city's historic cable car system is also easily accessible and the Powell Street cable car stop is 7 minutes’ walk away.
Traveller reviews
Iris
family_with_children
June 12, 2026
Perfect neighbourhood to start exploring the city by foot, cable car, busses.
Vicky
couple
May 30, 2026
“We mentioned the squeaky door and coffee machine at reception”
Location of the hotel was perfect. Staff were very friendly Nice breakfast
ekrem
couple
May 27, 2026
“Avoid”
After several serious hygiene issues with both the room and the breakfast, we decided to leave the hotel early. The management initially agreed to provide a refund and advised us to contact Booking.com. However, once Booking.com got involved, the hotel refused to honour the refund agreement. Very disappointing experience overall — I would avoid this hotel.
Rafael
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Breakfast
L Worthington
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Helpful staff and reasonable value for money
Elizabeth
couple
April 28, 2026
“Great experience”
Location.
David
couple
April 7, 2026
The staff is very friendly and helpful The bed is really comfy, the bathroom is big and neat. The breakfast is good.
Olga
couple
March 30, 2026
Amazing place! Very lovely decorated with the spirit of old France, feel like in the museum or castle , especially in the dining hall )) Elevator is a masterpiece!! Beside this impression - the room was very comfortable, bed just perfect for a proper rest. Breakfast - good options. Not super rich, but absolutely satisfying. Hotel itself is pretty clean, location is just in the middle of the town, safe and clean area
SUZANNE
couple
March 7, 2026
“If you like quirky this is the hotel for you but parking is restrictive”
The location of the hotel is good being just around the corner from Union Square and access to trams etc. The room was very comfortable if a little rough around the edges, e.g doors had been taken off the built in wardrobe but the hinges had been left and not repainted. We could seem to make the safe work. However the bed was really comfortbale and the room was quiet. The hotel is very quirky and a bit unusual
David
couple
February 26, 2026
“Good value for the price, especially with the breakfast.”
Solid breakfast, and self-serve coffee available most of the day. Great location close to the cable car and short (but steep) walk to the train.
Miguel
family_with_children
January 2, 2026
“Moved to a different hotel”
Nice rooms excellent attention from staff
Michelle
solo_traveller
November 9, 2025
“Definitely coming back again”
Location was super central, abit further away from the main central area but that's OK and was up on the slope near a Powell / Hyde Tram stop. Super convenient to getting around as it was also close to a major bus stop near Stockton and Sutter Road. I could get to Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason easily, as well as transit to the southern areas eg Mission District.
Haseeb
couple
October 29, 2025
“Fine”
Location was good and in a relatively ok neighbourhood in a city which has some pretty rough areas. Staff were mostly helpful.
TiagoE
extended_group
October 17, 2025
Central location in San Francisco
Jaya Misra
extended_group
October 17, 2025
“Nice stay”
Location was good , rooms very small paid hefty money like star, though staff was nice and helpful
KOJI
solo_traveller
October 15, 2025
“Great, but make me tired due to slope walk from "Powell St" BART station”
Breakfast was great in the 1st morning, but that became a little bit poor in the last morning, say, on Saturday.
Maureen
extended_group
October 8, 2025
“I'd return in a heartbeat, but would hope for a bedroom with heat control.”
Ambiance of art on each floor, architecture and decor of breakfast room, the super breakfast buffet, the hospitality room near front desk and place to sit in small lounge, comfortable beds, really great help from the staff at front desk and in the breakfast room.
J Reno
couple
September 27, 2025
“Decent location, Beautiful but in poor condition.”
Unique authentique French decor - the property is a heritage.
Chri
extended_group
September 16, 2025
All good and near to the Union square
Judith
couple
September 9, 2025
“Quirky”
Excellent breakfast.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests
Services
Daily housekeeping, Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Deluxe King Room
Offering free WiFi, this premier room is furnished a flat-screen TV and either a walk-in shower or a claw foot tub with a shower. - Please note: These rooms either face the street or the back of the hotel. - Please note: This room cannot accommodate more than 2 guests (children included).
Standard King Room
Offering free WiFi, this deluxe room is furnished a flat-screen TV and either a walk-in shower or a bathtub with a shower. Please note: This room cannot accommodate more than 2 guests (children included).
Standard Queen Room
This charming room is furnished with 1 queen and due to their modest size, ideal for single occupancy or 2 short-stay travelers. Please note: This room cannot accommodate more than 2 guests (children included).
Premier Triple Room
Individually decorated, this room included an en suite bathroom. A queen size bed and a twin sized bed are featured in this premier room. This room includes either a walk-in shower or a bathtub with a shower. Please note: This rooms either face the street or the back of the hotel. Please note: This room cannot accommodate more than 3 guests (children included).
Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Offering free WiFi, this room is furnished with a flat-screen TV and a walk-in shower. Please note: This room faces the back of the hotel. Please note: This room cannot accommodate more than 2 guests (children included).
Junior Suite
Featuring an elegant sitting parlour, this suite includes an en suite bathroom. - Please note: This room cannot accommodate more than 2 guests (children included).
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