I stayed in this hotel with a friend while attending a conference in San Francisco. We chose it for its location (which is great being near the heart of Union Sq) and price (which is good considering its location). Location: It is a nice location if your focus is around Union Square and it is also within walking distance to... More

Just spent 3 nights at the Cornell excellent location and very helpful staff, rooms are on the small side but totally adequate for what anyone would need for a few days in the city. Breakfast was provided and proved a good start to the day although by the 3rd morning the French music in the dining room was becoming a... More

My granddaughter and I stayed here two nights in a "large" room with two beds. All rooms are small, but you are only there to sleep, so they are entirely adequate--and also quiet. Bathroom was good size with claw foot tub and shower. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location is great! Walking distance to Union Square, Chinatown, great restaurants,... More

The Cornell Hotel de France was a delightful discovery for my wife and I. We know San Francisco well and wanted to find a hotel that was near Union Square, but away from all the hustle and bustle. The Cornell was perfect. It has a warm, relaxed feel. The owners and staff are personable and helpful, and you can't beat... More

Friendly reception, pretty good location and free breakfast are very attractive. Rooms are ok, quite small so when only staying a couple of nights it makes it a bit tough unpacking the suitcase. Only real issue we had was with the temperature - even though it was bloody freezing outside (something we've since found out is very normal for SF... More

I almost always stay at the Cornell Hotel when I vacation in San Francisco. The rooms come with a full breakfast and the french toast is the best. The rooms can be small, but the bathrooms have a clawfoot tub and are a good size. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. The hotel is very centrally located on Bush... More

I booked this 'Hotel' (more accurately described as a Pensione), in the hope of experiencing something different from the usual hotel experience. The hotel carries a French theme, with a model of Joan of Arc in the hallway. One advantage is that the hotel has an arrangement with the parking garage across the street. You can park there for 24... More

My boyfriend and I stayed here for three nights recently. It's a lovely little hotel. Very well maintained, and the staff is extremely friendly. We booked one of the small rooms, and it was quite small - the size of a bedroom vs a hotel room. However, we were hardly ever in our room so it didn't matter to us,... More

I stayed here about a year ago, and I'm planning another trip. After reading some of the reviews here, I thought I should add my two cents. Yes, the rooms are small. They are not, however, the literal size of a closet. I have stayed in many European hotel rooms (for much more money) that were significantly smaller than the... More