Cornell Hotel

Cornell Hotel — San Francisco, United States

Cornell Hotel is a historic, French-themed 3-star boutique hotel near Union Square in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 715 Bush St, San Francisco. Property ID: 1366451.

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Total price: $354 USD

2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A characterful central base, provided you can live with old-building compromises. a historic, French-themed 3-star boutique hotel near Union Square, scored for what it is.

Cornell is a historic, French-themed 3-star near Union Square, and we'd choose it for personality and location rather than modern comforts. Hand-painted details and individually decorated rooms distinguish it from standard chains. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and the breakfast buffet. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive, though less consistent on Booking.com. It's a strong pick for sightseeing travelers who enjoy an older hotel's quirks.

Those quirks deserve attention: there is no air-conditioning, some rooms are small, and several recent guests across sites report vintage-elevator breakdowns. We'd skip it if reliable step-free access or guaranteed cooling is essential. Budget for a mandatory nightly amenity fee covering breakfast and Wi-Fi, plus separate offsite parking. The former Jeanne d'Arc restaurant is closed; its decorated space now hosts breakfast and events, not restaurant dinners.

• Best for: couples who enjoy historic hotels; car-free sightseeing trips; travelers seeking character over modern amenities

• Watch out for: No air-conditioning; Recurring reports of elevator breakdowns; Mandatory amenity fee and paid offsite parking

• Location: Near Union Square, Chinatown and the Powell Street cable car; expect uphill walking.

• Rooms: Individually decorated with private bathrooms; some are compact, and none have air-conditioning.

• Cleanliness: Mostly praised on Expedia and Tripadvisor; Booking.com feedback is less consistently strong.

• Service: Helpful, friendly staff are a recurring strength, with a 24-hour front desk.

• Amenities: Hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi and a vintage elevator; Jeanne d'Arc no longer operates as a restaurant.

• Fees and surprises: Mandatory nightly amenity fee covers breakfast and Wi-Fi; offsite parking costs extra and an incidental deposit applies.

Axel's opinion of Cornell Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · sfgate.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Cornell Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 715 Bush St, San Francisco
• Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 629 reviews (location 4.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): San Francisco International Airport: 24 min by taxi · Union Square: 3 min walk
• Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $40 per car per night; Cot: $20 per room per stay; Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
• Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in San Francisco

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Premier Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

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