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Cornell Hotel de France

3.0 of 5
715 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (Downtown)
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Ranked #34 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
Patrick L Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Small and nostalgic Hotel very near the union square and directly at the cable car line Powell-Mason. Breakfast not really special. Parking to own costs, but for SF cheap. We didn't tried the restaurant, but the menues do sound very good and the ambiance is very charming

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Reno, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

What a great location! Near Union Square, the Powell Street cable car line, and so many good little restaurants within walking distance. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are comfortable and cozy. Dinner in the hotel's Jeanne d'Arc room is delightful. Can think of only two things that would have improved our stay: Evening wine service in the... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

What a pleasant surprise we had on our four day/night stay at this well preserved older hotel very well located in the Nob Hill area of San Francisco. A true hidden gem that included daily breakfast in the basement converted to a restaurant feeling like an old castle in the middle of France. A short walk to Chinatown, the Embarcadero,... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Location very good for the cable car stop on Powell and Bush provided there is space. Often full both ways at busy times. Shower a bit of a dribble but adequate. Bath did not have a non slip mat and nothing to hold onto. Felt unsafe. Breakfast choice of eggs, French toast, or cereals with waitress service. Did not eat... More

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Denver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The hotel has a lot of charm (and a cool vintage elevator) and the rooms feel homey. The staff is very nice and helpful. You will find the owners at work in the morning, greeting you with their lovely french accent. On top of that, the hotel is situated in a great neighborhood, only a few blocks from the best... More

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Claude L, Owner at Cornell Hotel de France, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Happy to know that you liked our hotel. Thank you for your good comments. Best regards Claude Lambert- Owner More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed for 4 nights and would stay here again. The price was awesome and it was within walking distance of many of the main sights e.g. Chinatown, Colombus Street, Union Square. We were originally given a room on the fourth floor but upgraded due to stains on the carpet (without asking) to a room with a bathtub on the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed in this beautiful hotel two months ago, and we enjoyed each day there. It has an extraordinary location where you can find many places near and the transportation is round the corner. All the staff there is very friendly and helpfull, you can ask all that you want and they have the answer. The breakfast is very good.... More

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Claude L, Owner at Cornell Hotel de France, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Luz and Jose, So glad you had a nice stay in our Cornell Hotel de France. Should be delighted to welcome you again. Merci ...bien a vous Claude Lambert- Owner More

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for 2 nights and found the hotel to be clean and tidy. It is in a good location - close to Union Square and there is a tram stop just on the corner. Our room faced out to the street but with the double glazed windows there wasn't any traffic noise. Breakfast was good, with cereal and... More

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Claude L, Owner at Cornell Hotel de France, responded to this review
8 June 2013

Thank you Travellers from New Zealand. It was our pleasure to have you and see that you liked our little hotel of the past ..." petit coin de France" Best regards Claude Lambert- Owner More

Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We stayed here for 4 nights and I would come back. To quote other reviewers, the hotel is quaint and charming, with a great location only a couple of blocks from Union Square. Our room was comfortable and clean. Neither of us got a good sleep though, but I wouldn't have said the bed was particularly uncomfortable. The complimentary breakfast... More

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Claude L, Owner at Cornell Hotel de France, responded to this review
8 June 2013

Dear Nannon79 We are sorry that you did not sleep well during your stay in our hotel... did you talk about this to our devoted Jose, always ready to help, at the desk. Thank you so much for your good, rewarding comments. We have many customers coming from Australia and we value them. With our best regards Claude Lambert -... More

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32 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This is a small and beautifully decorated hotel. Each floor has a theme of impressionist artists with posters of their paintings. As the name implied it's French styled. The room is small but comfortable with no view. Window opens into a walled atrium. The receptionist and all service staff are warm, friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was superb and... More

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Claude L, Owner at Cornell Hotel de France, responded to this review
9 June 2013

Dear Sir, So glad you liked the decorations and arts in our small hotel and appreciated our breakfast offered by Restaurant Jeanne d' Arc. Being a small hotel, our rooms cannot compare with the big chains... If there is a " next time" ask for a medium size room or something on the fifth or sixth floor Merci ... with... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Cornell Hotel San Francisco
Address: 715 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Downtown
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Free Breakfast Restaurant
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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