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Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Water view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

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495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Ghirardelli Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

City View Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

City View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View (Mobility, Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City View Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City View Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City View Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll in Shower, Interior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

With a stay at Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf), you'll be steps from Hyde Street Pier and 4 minutes by foot from Ghirardelli Square. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lombard Street and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Alcatraz Island.

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 22 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Beach St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buena Vista Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cioppino's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scoma's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Bayside hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Argonaut Hotel offers 252 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 252 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy seafood at Blue Mermaid, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Blue Mermaid - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 85.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Mermaid

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the bay

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 250 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 42.37 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 85.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 250 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Argonaut
Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut Hotel San Francisco
Argonaut San Francisco
Hotel Argonaut
Argonaut Hotel Hotel
Argonaut Hotel San Francisco
Argonaut Hotel Hotel San Francisco
Argonaut Hotel a Noble House Hotel

Reviews

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 879 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1142 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice. Very expensive for overnight parking and additional fees we missed on booking thru hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel ended up being better than I thought. If you're a super light sleeper like I am, you may have issues unless you get a "courtyard" room (just inner walls & a couple plants.) My room was on the street but on the very backside of the hotel. Day time was still noisy but night was quiet enough. Beds/ pillows sup comfy. Inside dark/ no natural light but nice & clean. Only had drinks at the restaurant & they were so bad we sent them back. Didn't try the food. This was disappointing. ALL employees were nice & helpful. BUT our stay was tainted by a BUNCH of sneaky & undisclosed extra fees. They advertise valet parking as $75/ night (you have no other choice if you have a vehicle.) But when you checkout they charge you a "tax" on the valet so it ends up being $85/ night. Just be upfront & honest & say it's $85. Then all the other taxes/ fees also, which isn't necessarily the fault of the hotel. However they double charged us for parking. When we tried to call & discuss both the front desk guy & front desk manager tried to tell us the bill was correct & to just accept it. It was only after we didn't let up that they acknowledged & corrected the mistake. But even the correction they didn't fully refund us. Whether that was an honest accident or another sneaky attempt to extort more money, I'm not sure. They did eventually fix that as well but it required yet another phone call on our end. This truly soured the whole experience which was otherwise wonderful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Decor in rooms was very nice! Location was great! Not so happy with amenities fee and concierge! She was good about discounts, but not so much on information! Pretty expensive I must say, but I guess it is all about location!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right between the popular wharf shopping and Ghirardelli square. Spacious rooms. Enjoyed our bay view. View of the Golden Gate bridge was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda, San Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like staying at this hotel. The only drawback is the lack of staffing for the valet parking because it’s your only option. It can be greatly impacted especially on a Saturday afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a beautiful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't beat the location of the Argonaut. Walking distance to so many great restaurants and sights..and classic cable car boards right next door! Hotel restaurant is excellent for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Super comfortable rooms, great bedding, and the huge lobby with fireplace is perfect spot for morning coffee or late cocktails! Our 3rd time here, and we will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dani

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We, unfortunately, had a poor experience from the jump, starting at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was substandard. AC was off so room was hot upon entering, no bottled water. Corridors and adjacent doors are loud
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful, bar and restaurant on premises.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grwat clean rooms in a perfect location. Super available and attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique nautical themed hotel with an excellent modern on site restaurant and bar. Great location to stay and close to great attractions e.g. Alcatraz cruise, bike the bridge etc
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff- Restaurant Martin, Luis, Edgar were all wonderful. Parking and luggage attendants, and front desk staff were all excellent too!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back! :)

Our stay was very pleasant and we just love the hotel the beautiful scenery, the accommodation’s the cleanliness’s everyone’s friendly personality. We will definitely be back and stay again at the Arongaut hotel:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel is older and the rooms reflect it. The bathroom had to be cleaned after we checked in bcuz it was not done properly beforehand. Water did not drain. Hair all over was gross.The beds, pillows and chairs are quite used and it shows. We had an interior court room and the noise was still pretty loud. I would find a better, newer place for same price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Redondo Beach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025