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Cornell Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Moscone Convention Center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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715 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, 94108
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Your stay at this Union Square hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cornell Hotel

3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Moscone Convention Center
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Cornell Hotel.

This 3.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Cornell Hotel offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Apr 24 - Apr 25
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 40 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (200 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cornell de France
Cornell de France San Francisco
Cornell France
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Cornell Hotel de France
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Hotel Cornell
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Cornell Hotel France San Francisco
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cornell Hotel to the airport?

Cornell Hotel is 19.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cornell Hotel?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cornell Hotel on May 8, 2026 start from $157, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cornell Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cornell Hotel.

How close is Cornell Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (35-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Cornell Hotel offer free breakfast?

Cornell Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cornell Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cornell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Cornell Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Cornell Hotel have a pool?

Cornell Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cornell Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cornell Hotel to downtown San Francisco?

Cornell Hotel is 1.2 mi away from San Francisco.

Cornell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Phil

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had plan to stay three nights but check out after one night. This was not the room I booked! Very disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a cute place, older amenities. Problem was no heat in the room. Has old radiator type system but was turned off. Room was ice cold. This is January. Complained and they turned the heat on, but was shut off again during the night. Asked for a space heater which never came.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not as nice as the pictures present. Feels a bit run down, and in need of an upgrade to the bathrooms, bedrooms etc. The beds were comfy and fine. Overall its about what you would expect for staying in downtown SF.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanaz

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
They did not have any available rooms and informed us that our room was under renovation and not ready. As a result, we were transferred to another hotel in an unsafe location. We were dissatisfied with this arrangement, and no effort was made to address our concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoy this hotel with European flair. Great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

shirish

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Araceli

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Close to Union Square
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Precious

I had the most horrific customer experience and was treated like thrash by a little white boy who worked Dec 24th afternoon shift at the reception . The only reason could be because I am black , but my Christmas Eve was ruined by his smelly behavior . It was until I raised my voice and yelled that he decided to change my room after lying they had no other room to move me too because he thinks I am deserving of the room by the road . I paid for a premier queen room and I didn’t get that , didn’t get the complimentary free bottle of wine that comes with each room .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Close to Union Square, Chinatown, cable cars, other transit. Easy to get to Embarcadero, good walking. Hotel is lovely, quaint touches, feels French. Breakfast daily, simple but ample and good coffee. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Staff & service
A unique hotel in a good location, nice touches, coffee available on return from a day out, nice breakfast...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had stayed at this hotel summer 24 and it was wonderful. It's a great location, they are updating the property so the rooms are quaint but modern. I booked through Hotels.com and was supposed to receive a bottle of wine. Never got it, left messages for both the hotel and hotels.com - no response, no wine. The restaurant is gone, but the breakfast buffet was still there. Not too exciting, bacon was extra greasy, oily and the waffle maker was always sitting with a stuck waffle (need a new non stick version!) Other than that it's the same type stuff you get everywhere but with croissants & baguette rolls. Was supposed to get maid service daily, but had to request it after the second day of no service. So, the location and room are nice, they didn't have our room choice so they gave us two rooms which was nice. The TV in the second room didn't have cable, just antenna so that was odd considering it was across the hall. All in all, clean, comfortable hotel but no bells or whistles - just well located at the top of a hill but close to metro and walking distance to great restaurants/shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed, maintained with a great theme of art work. Definitely take advantage of the “real breakfast.” Staff is very nice and helpful and most importantly, the location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cant say enough good things about this hotel! The walls in the public areas and the rooms are beautifully decorated with hand-painted details. Each floor is themed after a different French artist, and decorated in their signature art/style. The former restaurant in the basement, which is now the breakfast space, has medieval French/Joan of Arc themed decor. My room was very quiet and comfortable, and I barely heard any street noise despite the hotel being located in a very busy area near Union Square. Breakfast was delicious, and definitely a step above a basic continental breakfast. The price was amazingly reasonable, especially for such a nice place in such a central location. There is also a beautiful old original elevator, which is a fun experience all by itself. It reminded me of several European hotels I’ve stayed in. I’ll definitely be staying here the next time I visit San Francisco!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from bart
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and has charming decor. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute, hotel located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asked front desk about parking gave us a roundabout poor directions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025