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Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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Suite (Argonaut Golden Gate)

Suite (Argonaut Golden Gate)

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

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Suite (Alcatraz)

Suite (Alcatraz)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

Located in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf), Argonaut Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square and 8 minutes by foot from Lombard Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Pier 39 and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Palace of Fine Arts.

What's nearby

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Beach St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buena Vista Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Francisco Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli-On-The-Go at Ghirardelli Square - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palette Tea House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel offers 252 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30.0 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 43.55 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 30.0 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

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1273 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean, and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and neat. Restaurant was amazing! All staff was very attentive and friendly. The location is great too!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The employees weren’t helpful, the bed was uncomfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn, Sonoma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, helpful staff, easy valet parking but very expensive!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sumeer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very helpful staff at the hotel. The restaurant at the hotel needs staff who can attend the customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh, Bellingham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobbi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall not worth the costs. They charge a daily resort fee for unknown services. Room was just ok. Bathroom could use some updating. The location was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick check-in. Room was ready early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael, Austin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and overall, nice hotel with friendly staff but our room was a dissappointment. The heating in our room did not work so we had to sleep in 58 degrees with a 3 year old toddler. The space heaters that they brought to remediate caused the breakers to flip so we had no electricity in the room. At 4am, the cleaning crew emptied the recycling bins (glass) outside the hotel and we heared it all, for about 20 minutes. Lastly, the alarm on the radio woke us up again at 6:30am. Net, we slept less than 4 actual hours, with a 3 year old. All of us were miserable and trying to talk to the manager has been impossible since he was nowhere to be found. Don't stay in room 203...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and classy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were SO nice and responsive! The booking was very misleading though, warning: the valet charges you $75 per night and gives you limited alternative parking options- welcome to San Francisco. Room was clean, beds were cozy, they had a phone charger, but an accidental 8:45am doorbell by the housekeeper was annoying. It was awesome being close to Ghirardelli Square and fisherman’s wharf - super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful entry. Nice staff. Rooms are decorated with a tasteful nautical theme. Great location to restaurants, Alcatraz, and Ghirardelli’s. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. The rooms and the entire Hotel is really cool. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Indian River

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay eith amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were attentive and friendly. This hotel is so nice we appreciate the attention to detail. We enjoyed having The Blue Mermaid close by and a lot of other great shops and restaurants. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Clean, but small, room. No view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025