Cornell Hotel de France puts you just a 5-minute drive from Pier 39 and Chase Center. Also, Embarcadero Center and Moscone Convention Center 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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
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
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
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
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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. Check-out time is 11 AM. 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 15 minutes' walk from Embarcadero Center. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 November 2024
Brandon
Brandon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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.
Laszlo
Laszlo, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 October 2024
Great location, warn property
The staff was very service oriented, friendly and helpful. The property itself was a bit more warn and rugged than shown in the pictures and many of the reviews.
The breakfast was very basic and the second morning was delayed by an hour and a half due to the fridge being out of order.
Location was great very close to Union Square and all the high end shops.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 October 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Jake
Jake, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 September 2024
We loved our stay at this property BUT DID NOT HAVE INTERNET 3 out of the four days we stayed. NO TV and NO WIFI. Hotel breakfast is great and the staff is very kind but they seem frustrated they also have internet trouble.
Heidi
Heidi, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Gabriel Rodrigo
Gabriel Rodrigo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
They do store baggages before check-in and after check-out. Wifi is too weak. Even cellular data also not working. There is an amenity fee of $20/day. Deposits fee need to pay individually and takes time to get it back. There was a convention recently, so no homeless nearby. But after finishing the convention, there were many homeless nearby. Breakfast was good and interior also nice.
Soyoung
Soyoung, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 September 2024
The elevator was unreliable.
There was essentially no internet connection!
Robert
Robert, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 September 2024
Alain
Alain, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
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
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
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Jaskaran
Jaskaran, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
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
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2024
This hotel is walking distance to Chinatown and during the day, felt safe enough. But the walls are very thin! You can hear people walking and other things...I was surprised to see a few kids staying there considering how thin the walls are. The beds, floors, appliances...everything looks very old. Shabby chic? Nice breakfast included with the stay and friendly staff.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 September 2024
Water pressure in shower was not good.
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 August 2024
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Rooms were great.
Jason
Jason, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
24 August 2024
Beverley
Beverley, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 August 2024
Dated but loved the property for it unique French flavor!