Cornell Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel within walking distance of Union Square

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When you stay at Cornell Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Union Square and SF Masonic Auditorium. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Warfield Theatre are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers like 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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
CA $128
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall clock, and two framed artworks.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a chandelier.

Room

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
715 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, 94108

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grace Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 37 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 25 min walk
  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Pine St Stop - 2 min walk

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

  • When you stay at Cornell Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Union Square and SF Masonic Auditorium. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Warfield Theatre are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers like 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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
11:00 a.m.

Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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

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 (12 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

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Cornell Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful and offered a good variety to start the day. (71 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a simple but satisfying breakfast and was a pleasant surprise with a wider variety of options. (18 reviews)
  • Parking was conveniently located and easily accessible, with some guests even receiving discounted rates through the hotel's agreement with a nearby garage. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend . Handy location too
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Great staff and breakfast
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast was so so but other than that we really enjoyed the hotel and its location.
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Lovely little inn that feels like you are in Europe. The bed was extremely comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was unmatched! Very cute hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and quiet. Will definitely return for another visit.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room Standard breakfast fare High end shops in walking distance
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Walkable to restaurants, big bus tours and Chinatown. Having breakfast included was nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved it. Historic and clean
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8/10 Very good

Great location and breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Wonderful stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, nice breakfast, and room cleaning/towel change every day without having to ask.
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8/10 Very good

Good location, decent size rooms. Some of the staff were really knowledgeable and useful but some could use with more training. The elevator is an interesting historical one need to be patient as sometimes is not working properly. Breakfast was ok but it can easily be improved.
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was clean and quiet with large bottles of shampoo conditioner and lotion. I’ve stayed here before and decided to come back as it was quiet and well located
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Unique. Each floor had its own theme decorations. Elevator was ‘old style’ with a cage - fun to ride. Hot breakfasts from 7:30-10:30 am. Comfortable bed. Will stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

The staff are very friendly and helpful. Just take note it's an older hotel so a mini fridge or microwave is not in your own room but shared in their cafe. It has an old time charm, but there were a couple of times the elevator kind of broke, so just watch out for that. Breakfast selection is okay, just the usual basics. The location is very convenient tho. Minutes from union square and a lot of food places nearby.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was good for a buffet.
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10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed in many San Francisco hotels because I work remotely and travel to the City for work. This is the first place that has felt like home. It has quirky charm. My 6th floor room was small but comfortable. The property and the neighborhood were very quiet at night and I slept with the window open, awakening to birds chirping. The breakfast buffet was an added plus.
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Beautiful decorations.
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A unique hotel in a good location, nice touches, coffee available on return from a day out, nice breakfast...
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8/10 Very good

We really liked staying at the Cornell. It was quirky and unique which I appreciate more than a generic modern hotel room /stay. Location is excellent. Breakfast is a good average.I would stay again and recommend. The downsides if it is important to you and I understand it may well be. There is no air con which would have made our stay a little more comfortable. There is a plug in fan however. The lift was a little temperamental which being on 6th floor was only a very slight issue . A fridge and kettle in the room would also have been appreciated although there was a communal area to be make tea. Speaking of tea I was very surprised to see a good selection of tea but no black / English breakfast and am sure you receive plenty of UK visitors. I had to buy my own / go out for tea. However I did live this hotel...I love different.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly. Overall great stay.