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Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property
Bayfront hotel with restaurant, near Ghirardelli Square

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In the heart of San Francisco, near iconic Ghirardelli Square, Argonaut Hotel offers a warm welcome with its fireplace in the lobby and bar. Enjoy The Blue Mermaid Chowder's seafood cuisine for breakfast to dinner and kids' meals. Previous guests rave about dining options and helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €275
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Why we love this property

Relaxation paradise
Nestled in a national park on the bay, this hotel features relaxing spa services and massages. A round-the-clock gym enhances the waterfront wellness journey.
Scenic national park views
This luxury boutique hotel showcases stunning bay views in a historic district. It blends natural beauty with architectural heritage in a national park.
Culinary delights await
This hotel offers a restaurant with seafood and al fresco dining, plus a bar. Savour full breakfast with vegetarian options or enjoy private dining for couples.

Room options

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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

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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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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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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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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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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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

Map
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Aquarium of the Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 32 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 38 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 40 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 45 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 13 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 18 min drive
  • Hyde St & Beach St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Hyde St & North Point St Stop - 3 min walk
  • Jones St and Beach St Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buena Vista Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Francisco Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palette Tea House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Cantina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages and enjoy seafood at Blue Mermaid, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Hyde St & Beach St Stop is steps away and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 252 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 85.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1909
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Spa services
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 114
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 71
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Dining

Blue Mermaid – This restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 43.55 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Concierge service
    • Fitness centre access
    • In-room coffee
    • Newspaper
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 30 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 250 per stay)

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 85.50 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Argonaut Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Argonaut Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Argonaut Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Argonaut Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 85.50 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.

Is there an on-site casino at Argonaut Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Argonaut Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Argonaut Hotel?

Yes, Blue Mermaid offers al fresco dining and seafood.

What's the area around Argonaut Hotel like?

Argonaut Hotel is located on the waterfront in Fisherman's Wharf, a short 1-minute walk from Hyde St & Beach St Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Pier 39. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.

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Reviews

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property restaurant offers excellent dining options with outstanding food and friendly service. (23 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property's restaurant was consistently excellent with many reviewers praising the quality and service. (14 reviews)
  • The property's fitness center was well-equipped and the staff was very friendly and supportive. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Lawrence, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great menu at the Restaurant.
Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great area
Renee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, location, and service
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Argonaut! Great location! Great staff!
Lori, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing hotel!
Alicia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ok hotel in a good location
Catia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Hugh, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute boutique hotel and centrally located. It is at the end of Fisherman’s Wharf -away from the cheesy part of the wharf. We walked everywhere.
Heidi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay eith amazing staff
Mary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It is listed as a spa, it doesn’t have one. Other than that is a great place to stay.
Elisa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

No options for pool , ty for being pet friendly
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was a surprise. Enjoyed my stay thoroughly
Donald, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent staff.
Walter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, and spacious!
Kyle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, convenient to the wharf
Peggy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean room
Angela, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Large rooms and great restaurant.
Mary Kay, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff in an amazing location - we had so much fun walking around and telling stories and looking at all of the fun things around there. Go and stay!
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing. The rooms and the entire Hotel is really cool. Enjoyed our stay.
Christine Marie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and neat. Restaurant was amazing! All staff was very attentive and friendly. The location is great too!
John, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes this is a touristy area. But you go tell the sea lions, gulls and fishermen that. They dont care! Easy ubers, trolly, waterfront walking and up the hill from here is not horrible.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location, helpful staff, easy valet parking but very expensive!
Carolyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Steven, 3-night trip