CORNELL HOTEL DE FRANCE, San Francisco – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Art-Filled Accommodations
Cornell Hotel de France offers 50 individually decorated rooms blending French colonial style with modern amenities. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with cable, in-room coffee makers, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers or bathtubs. Hallways feature fine prints by Modigliani, Matisse, Chagall, Gauguin, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Premier rooms accommodate up to 3 guests with one queen and one twin bed, while Double Rooms with Two Full Beds sleep up to 4 guests. Rooms face either the street with double-pane windows or the back of the hotel.
Daily Breakfast Service
The hotel serves a hot breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A $20 nightly amenity fee covers breakfast buffet, high-speed Wi-Fi access, and water station usage. The property does not have onsite restaurants but recommends local catering services including Pacifico for Latin American fusion, La Cocina for international options, and Bouche for French cuisine.
Historic Event Space
The Jeanne D'arc Event Space, formerly a French restaurant, accommodates up to 80 guests for events. It features medieval-inspired decor, a fully equipped kitchen, and allows external catering. The space blends historic European charm with modern event capabilities for corporate functions, parties, and special celebrations.
Nob Hill Location
Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, the hotel is 2 blocks from Union Square, 6 blocks from Chinatown, and 1 mile from Moscone Conference Center. Nearby landmarks include Grace Cathedral (0.5 km), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (1 km), and Ferry Building (2 km). The Theater District offers Broadway shows and stand-up comedy venues. The area features Michelin-starred restaurants, boutique shops, and art galleries.
Family-Owned Hospitality
This family-owned hotel provides daily housekeeping service that includes bathroom freshening, trash removal, and bed making. Services are available unless the 'Do Not Disturb' sign is displayed. The hotel features a gift shop offering gift certificates and room surprises. Heating is provided in all rooms, though air conditioning is unavailable. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lower Nob Hill Apartment Hotel District.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
