Cornell Hotel de France

We loved the French theme throughout. Each floor featured a French artist. I did wish the restaurant was still open, but coffee and oranges available in the lobby and good breakfasts were steps away at Roxanne’s. In the Junior Suite we had a lovely separate sitting room, where my daughters and I gathered each evening to visit. The bed was very comfortable. Although it had a mind of its own sometimes, the historic elevator added to the charm. The two staff we saw most were friendly and very helpful. The location of the hotel was perfect for us: cable car and three good restaurants steps from our door, and we could walk through Chinatown, Little Italy and Fisherman’s Wharf from there.

Good price and clean place. Customer service great

I used to come here all of the time because they had a breakfast. I hope they bring Breakfast back.

had the most pleasant experience at Cornell, the location is great and the staff is very helpful. The hotel itself is very beautiful and I love the decorations. would defo recommend this place and revisit!

the parking is still a bit exp, not much discount is given ($40ish/day)

The location was absolutely wonderful!!! The rooms were nice and clean, we loved the concept of the hotel, very charming!

no breakfast but there is a small, absolutely brilliant cafe across the street :( The elevator was rather weird.

Everything was just what we needed, and perfect location. Loved it

Nothing

Quirky comfortable and Clean

Not a lot....better if the restaurant was in operation

I really enjoyed staying at this place. It had a great location near the financial district and Chinatown. The ambiance is lovely throughout and the room was large and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. One of my favorite features was the old school elevator. A secure parking garage is located on the same street, and for a reasonable price.

The claw-foot tub was pretty cool, but I found the water pressure to be a little weak. While this isn’t hotel-specific, and the parking garage certainly has its benefits with the security and close proximity to the hotel, they do have restrictions on the number of times you can go in/out (i.e., 0 times for 1 night and 1 time per day for more than 1 night).

Lovely room with very comfortable bed. The staff were friendly and helpful and took very good care of us. The hotel is close to Union Square, plenty of good restaurants and fun bars, and just down the hill from Grace Cathedral. Chinatown was close as well. Really loved the old school elevator and the painted ceilings. Would definitely stay here again!

Food options, but I did not expect a full buffet so I can't fault the hotel.

Great historic hotel, very beautiful and well decorated. Close to venue we attended, and Uber is easy. Parking can be paid with room fee, and it's right across the street. Very convenient, comfortable and elegant. Old building so I understand it will have issues, however the old elevator regularly gets stuck, and we've gotten trapped in elevator twice (once each stay) this time the bell/emergency button didn't release us, and signs all over say don't pull on gate. Several minutes later the button allowed the door to open. This wouldn't be an issue if we weren't put on 4th & 5th floor. Next time we will request no higher than 2nd floor so the stairs won't be an issue. Otherwise, a great stay.

Although elegant, no fridge or microwave in room.

location superb, 5 min walk distance to union square and china town. plenty restuarants and bars nearby. room spacious and very clean. Breakfast is simple but provided and you have the option to pay/not pay for breakfast. Staff we checked in with in the afternoon were very polite and helpful. And they have free tea and coffee 24/7, which was very convenient.

Breakfast area is very small. The elevator doesn't always work.