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Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property
Bayside hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
City View Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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City View Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City View Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 88 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 88 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 22 min drive - 2.6 miles

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

  • ‪Ghirardelli Square - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pier 45 Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Buena Vista01 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near Ghirardelli Square
Located close to Hyde Street Pier and Lombard Street, Argonaut Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. The on-site seafood restaurant, Blue Mermaid, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 252 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and travel cribs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Partially open bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 49-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Recycling, mini fridges, and premium channels

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches 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 organized 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Argonaut Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Argonaut Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 85.50 per day.

What time is check-in at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.

Where is Argonaut Hotel located?

This family-friendly San Francisco hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Street Pier and Ghirardelli Square. Lombard Street and Pier 39 are also within 15 minutes. Hyde St & Beach St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 3 minutes.

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Argonaut Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1048 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Gamze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

senthil kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel, Great Service!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is our favorite place to stay everytime
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a greay stay, the property was very beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAna N Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient, the staff was very accommodating to our every need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great plane to stay, close to the rail car hub & beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Hanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service in the hotel restaurant can be improved
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Argonaut several times and will be back again. It is a great area to walk around and enjoy the food, stores and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great area! Food delicious! Only small problem at check in it got fixed right away. Highly recommend! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big rooms with comfy beds. Great location with easy walking to local amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful service. I can't say enough good things about it. Wow. Stay here if you visit San Francisco!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front door staff made us feel very safe and welcomed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On Fisherman's Wharf, nice walkable area. Lots of restaurants in the area and other shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on the wharf was perfect. The building's history and renovation made this a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of the wharf. Walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, in proximity of attractions, food was excellent at Mermaid restaurant, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jena M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were so kind and the hotel was older but very well maintained. We loved everything about our visit and the restaurant, the Blue Mermaid” is outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just spent one night. Great view of Alcatraz. Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to Fisherman's Wharf, but far enough away from all the rift-raft. Safe-clean environment. Bar closes a little early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025