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4.5 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Maritime charm on the wharf

Nautical-themed elegance awaits at this historic waterfront hotel with its cozy lobby fireplace. Steps from Fisherman's Wharf, guests can explore Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and Alcatraz tours. After adventures, the Blue Mermaid restaurant serves delicious seafood.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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10.0 out of 10
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  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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9.6 out of 10
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  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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9.8 out of 10
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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  • 28 sq m
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City View Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

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  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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  • 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
  • Free WiFi

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

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Bay view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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Suite (Argonaut Golden Gate)

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

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Suite (Alcatraz)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Argonaut Hotel is in Fisherman's Wharf, a walkable area in San Francisco with good shopping. Lombard Street and Palace of Fine Arts are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. University of San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
    San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square
    Ghirardelli Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Van Ness Avenue
    Van Ness Avenue
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lombard Street
    Lombard Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39
    Pier 39
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • Palette Tea House
    5 min walk
  • Taco Bell Cantina
    3 min walk

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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

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
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 used
  • 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

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
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)

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?

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 10-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street. Pier 39 and Palace of Fine Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hyde St & Beach St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 3 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1314 reviews

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful staff, good drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, unbeatable, clean rooms, comfortable beds, quick room service, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, great location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, nice clean rooms and a good restaurant attached. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were amazing, also breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for exploring the city! Perfect location and charming, comfortable Room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, area around hotel lots of amenties
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. The hotel had great amenities and everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was very nice and the food was good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good facilities, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Argonaut! Great location! Great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no coffee maker or microwave in the room. The closet with the safe needs lighting. There is no ventilation fan to turn on in the bathroom. The room was nice and the beds were comfortable. Valet was very expensive at 85 per day. The location is the best you could hope for. Very close to the trolley.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doorman and bellman. Great concierge, check in a breeze , ice and water dispenser in hall. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Most of the staff was great, helpful and knowledgeable. We did have one issue with the restaurant and our bill. One manager on duty was very helpful while the other one did not seem willing to help at all. The desk staff at check in was amazing. The staff the next morning was not quite as good. This is a great place to stay in San Francisco and I would pay the higher prices to stay here again over other hotels in the area. Easy walk to Pier 39, shops, Alcatraz tours, Ghirardelli square, etc. and not a far drive from almost everything else we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall - great location. Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Restaurant was really good. Loved the lobby to play cards at night with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Fisherman's Wharf and lots of restaurants and shops. Very walkable to other parks of the city - although be prepared to walk uphill :-)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok hotel in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Whole hotel could use a good sprucing up. The restaurant (although we did not eat) but we sat at the bar is a lovely space. Location is great- far enough from the very "touristy" area of FW but lose enough to walk to little Italy and up Lombard Street heading into Polk street- highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Excellent location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people. Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026