Cornell Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel within walking distance of Union Square

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Cornell Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Moscone Convention Center and Union Square. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, San Francisco Bay and Oracle Park are just a 5-minute drive away. 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

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cable TV service
CA $155
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door.
A hallway with two armchairs, a small table, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a sink, toilet, shower, and a glass-enclosed shower stall.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a cabinet with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a nightstand.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower. There is a window above the sink and a shelf with toiletries.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall clock, and two framed artworks.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A hotel room with a shower, a wooden cabinet, a mounted TV, and a framed painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and two hand soap dispensers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, wall-mounted lamps, framed artwork, a bathroom mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee maker, and two water bottles.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Cozy)

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a blue bench, and artwork on the walls.

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
  • 450 Sutter Building - 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
  • 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

  • Cornell Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Moscone Convention Center and Union Square. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, San Francisco Bay and Oracle Park are just a 5-minute drive away. 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

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Cornell de France
Cornell de France San Francisco
Cornell France
Cornell Hotel
Cornell Hotel de France
Cornell Hotel de France San Francisco
Hotel Cornell
Cornell Hotel San Francisco
Cornell Hotel France San Francisco
Cornell Hotel France
Cornell France San Francisco
Cornell Hotel de France Hotel
Cornell Hotel de France San Francisco
Cornell Hotel de France Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Does Cornell Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cornell Hotel 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?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cornell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Cornell Hotel?

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 and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Moscone Convention Center (15-min walk) and Oracle Park (1.5 mi), along with Pier 39 (1.5 mi) and San Francisco Bay (1.5 mi).

What's the area around Cornell Hotel like?

Cornell Hotel is in Union Square, a short 1-minute walk from Powell St & Bush St Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Cornell Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, varied, and satisfying, with many guests enjoying the included meal. (69 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a simple but satisfying breakfast and was a bonus for guests with plenty of dining options nearby. (17 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

Would recommend . Handy location too
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10/10 Exceptional

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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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was unmatched! Very cute hotel
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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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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

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

Breakfast was good for a buffet.
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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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8/10 Very good

Great location. Beautiful decorations.
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8/10 Very good

A unique hotel in a good location, nice touches, coffee available on return from a day out, nice breakfast...
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly. Overall great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, perfect location. French theme all around. Comfortable beds. We loved it
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Nice hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy this hotel with European flair. Great breakfast included.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, unique,nice room, comfortable beds, nice breakfast, freindly staff,
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little cozy hotel in perfect location. Would stay again if in the area!
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8/10 Very good

We have stayed here before and love the location and ambiance. Love the art work and hand painted details. Unfortunately this trip there were a few issues that lowered our satisfaction. The ice machine was out of order our entire stay, and one night in particular we would have appreciated some ice. Our breakfast was great the first few days. We especially enjoyed the French bread, bacon and orange slices. The last day none of these items were available.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff went out of their way. Clean room. Breakfast was quality and somewhat varied. Egg and ham, toast, apple and orange juice, milk and two cereals. Overall great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Authentic European boutique - convenient, safe location - and an excellent value…