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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the quirky hotel in a mock french style the lift was amazing the lift was very 1900s type
  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, friendly staff . It’s encouraging for future visits that they are currently making improvements to the decoration of the hotel’s public areas.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    The property had a welcome homely feel. The staff always made us feel welcome and were very helpful. The breakfast was lovely & an added bonus. Also the free tea and coffee was wonderful.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Cornell Hotel de France

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$39.90 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Cornell Hotel de France takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Cornell Hotel de France

  • Check-in at Cornell Hotel de France is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Cornell Hotel de France offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Cornell Hotel de France may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Cornell Hotel de France is 350 yards from the centre of San Francisco. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Cornell Hotel de France include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Suite