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Cornell Hotel de France

Inn

715 Bush Street

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,851

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,851

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
11 mentions

Location of the hotel was perfect

Location

Breakfast available
8 mentions

Breakfast

The breakfast is good

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Staff were very friendly Nice breakfast

Helpful staff and reasonable value for money

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

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

Clean rooms
2 mentions

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 …

Good value
1 mentions

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

I

Iris

family_with_children

June 12, 2026

8

Perfect neighbourhood to start exploring the city by foot, cable car, busses.

V

Vicky

couple

May 30, 2026

5

We mentioned the squeaky door and coffee machine at reception

Location of the hotel was perfect. Staff were very friendly Nice breakfast

E

ekrem

couple

May 27, 2026

1

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.

R

Rafael

solo_traveller

May 7, 2026

8

Breakfast

L

L Worthington

solo_traveller

May 7, 2026

8

Helpful staff and reasonable value for money

E

Elizabeth

couple

April 28, 2026

10

Great experience

Location.

D

David

couple

April 7, 2026

9

The staff is very friendly and helpful The bed is really comfy, the bathroom is big and neat. The breakfast is good.

O

Olga

couple

March 30, 2026

10

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

S

SUZANNE

couple

March 7, 2026

7

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

D

David

couple

February 26, 2026

7

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.

M

Miguel

family_with_children

January 2, 2026

5

Moved to a different hotel

Nice rooms excellent attention from staff

M

Michelle

solo_traveller

November 9, 2025

8

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.

H

Haseeb

couple

October 29, 2025

7

Fine

Location was good and in a relatively ok neighbourhood in a city which has some pretty rough areas. Staff were mostly helpful.

T

TiagoE

extended_group

October 17, 2025

4

Central location in San Francisco

J

Jaya Misra

extended_group

October 17, 2025

8

Nice stay

Location was good , rooms very small paid hefty money like star, though staff was nice and helpful

K

KOJI

solo_traveller

October 15, 2025

8

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.

M

Maureen

extended_group

October 8, 2025

8

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

J Reno

couple

September 27, 2025

7

Decent location, Beautiful but in poor condition.

Unique authentique French decor - the property is a heritage.

C

Chri

extended_group

September 16, 2025

10

All good and near to the Union square

J

Judith

couple

September 9, 2025

6

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).

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom0
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).

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom0
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).

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom0
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).

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom0
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).

Max 4 guests 14 1 bedroom0
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).

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note: Contact Cornell Hotel de France to schedule paid airport shuttle transfer. The hotel can only arrange drop offs to San Francisco International Airport.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 12:36 AM

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