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Cornell Hotel De France, San Francisco

4.2(632)
Hotel

About

Cornell Hotel De France offers a boutique bed and breakfast experience in San Francisco's Nob Hill, blending French Colonial architecture with modern comforts. Its rooms, styled with French country decor and accented by fine art prints, provide a cozy retreat just steps from Union Square and a mile from the Moscone Center.

The hotel’s intimate scale suits small business groups seeking a charming, centrally located venue with easy access to public transportation and downtown amenities. While air conditioning is unavailable, heating and ceiling fans maintain comfort, and the Joan of Arc-themed restaurant on-site supports turnkey hospitality for meetings and gatherings.

Best for

  • Boutique group stays near Moscone Center
  • Intimate client dinners with French flair
  • Central lodging for conference attendees

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Romantic Victorian French Colonial building from 1910
Architecture & History
Romantic Victorian French Colonial building from 1910
Built by architect A.W. Pattiani and part of the Lower Nob Hill Apartment Hotel District on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel retains its signature romantic Victorian architecture blended with elegant French Colonial style.
Hallways adorned with avant-garde art prints
Artistic Ambiance
Hallways adorned with avant-garde art prints
Each floor features fine prints from renowned artists like Modigliani, Matisse, Chagall, Gauguin, and Toulouse Lautrec, creating a cultured and refined atmosphere reminiscent of Paris’ Rive Gauche.
Central Nob Hill location near Union Square and Moscone Center
Location
Central Nob Hill location near Union Square and Moscone Center
Situated in Nob Hill, the hotel offers easy access to Union Square’s shopping and cultural attractions, Chinatown, the Theater District, and is just 11 miles from Moscone Center, making it convenient for business travelers and event attendees.

At a glance

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