Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury bayside hotel, walk to Ghirardelli Square

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Argonaut Hotel

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Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Overview of Argonaut Hotel

9.4

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in San Francisco by travelers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in San Francisco by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Popular LocationPowell St. Station13 min drive
  • Popular LocationUCSF/Chase Center Stop21 min drive
  • Popular Location22nd Street Station22 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)32 min drive

Room options

City View Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

City View Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Argonaut Hotel is located in Fisherman's Wharf, a neighborhood in San Francisco, and is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Hyde Street Pier and Lombard Street are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. Alcatraz Island and Palace of Fine Arts 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.

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 10 min walk
  • Pier 39 - 12 min walk
  • Alcatraz Island - 1 min drive
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 5 min drive

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 - 8 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. The onsite restaurant, The Blue Mermaid Chowder, features seafood. In addition to a 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)
  • A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • A ballroom, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the 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 air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 27-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Recycling, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, German, 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 85.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Blue Mermaid Chowder

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • In-room 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

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
For more details, 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 only

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:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.90 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 20–30 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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, 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.

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 759 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1015 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1015 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very late check in. The staff was friendly and very helpful when we arrived. Breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel so well situated in Cannery Row so convenient to Ghiardelli Square, Pier 39, and the cable car rides all the way to downtown. Service was impeccable. I just highly recommend this hotel, and we WILL be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Argonaut is a wonderful hotel. The customer service is phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Argonaut hotel. The hotel is in a great location - walkable to the pier with plenty of dining and shopping options. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the valet parking was super easy. The room was clean with plenty of space and comfortable beds - we were very glad to have chosen this hotel for our overnight stay, and would highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great, food was excellent and location was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David, Bend

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Hotel itself was fine and reasonably priced (except for the parking).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Argonaut is a lovely hotel! Charming & Unique! Staff was very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024