CORNELL HOTEL DE FRANCE, San Francisco

Cornell Hotel De France - A French-inspired boutique hotel with avant-garde art galleries and classic colonial architecture in Nob Hill

Located in San Francisco's historic Nob Hill district, this 3-star San Francisco hotel displays curated collections of avant-garde art, with each floor dedicated to different masters including Modigliani, Matisse, Chagall, Gauguin, and Toulouse Lautrec. Originally built in 1910, Cornell Hotel De France features 50 individually decorated rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable access, coffee makers, and private bathrooms with either walk-in showers or bathtub combinations. The Premier rooms accommodate up to three guests with queen and twin bed configurations, while standard rooms offer queen-sized beds. The first floor houses a special gallery dedicated to Jeanne D'Arc, with an event space that can host up to 80 guests. The property serves hot breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Situated two blocks from Union Square and six blocks from Chinatown, Cornell Hotel de France stands 0.5 miles from Grace Cathedral and 0.3 miles from multiple dining options including Sears Fine Food, Scala's Bistro, and Sons & Daughters.

Pros

Each floor serves as a dedicated gallery featuring original prints from different French artists

The event space includes a fully equipped kitchen with flexible catering options

Located within walking distance to multiple landmark attractions and restaurants

Daily hot breakfast service included in the amenity fee

Cons

Air conditioning not available in rooms

Limited room capacity with maximum occupancy of three guests per room