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Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury historic hotel, a quick walk to Ghirardelli Square
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Popular LocationLombard Street10 min walk
  • Popular LocationPier 3912 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlcatraz Island1 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)41 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful accommodations; extremely helpful and friendly staff; the rooms were well stocked and generously sized; and th...
Dolores
Jul 26, 2024
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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located on the waterfront, Argonaut Hotel is in Fisherman's Wharf, a walkable area in San Francisco with good shopping. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 10 min walk
  • Pier 39 - 12 min walk
  • Alcatraz Island - 1 min drive
  • Moscone Convention Center - 6 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
  • ‪Pier 45 Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 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 on-site seafood restaurant, The Blue Mermaid Chowder, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. 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)
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • 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 air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean 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 Global, 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 to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 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
  • 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

  • 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 provided

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 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

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

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Argonaut Hotel San Francisco
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Hotel Argonaut
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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 does it cost to stay at Argonaut Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Argonaut Hotel on Aug 1, 2024 start from $244.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

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Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1009 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations; extremely helpful and friendly staff; the rooms were well stocked and generously sized; and the hotel restaurant served delicious meals. Very, very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great area if you are here to see the sites
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Argonaut is so friendly and accommodating. The Blue Mermaid is excellent for breakfast (coffee for hotel guests starting at 7 am), lunch, dinner, or cocktails, with a fabulous staff, especially Peter! The rooms are spacious and clean. There is plenty of seating in the lobby if you’re waiting for transportation. The location can’t be beat - walking distant to so many restaurants, shops, Ghirardelli Square, and the piers. This was our fourth stay, we will be back, and we recommend to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

chaya

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property and room doesn’t feel clean at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff make you feel at home and the facilities are very comfortable and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Mesa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place in a clean, safe part of San Fran!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Almira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In common was ok , but bathroom needs to be clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing the place was very nice. We had to move rooms due to noisy people above us, they were very accommodating though. There was also a homeless man blasting music in the lobby that the staff removed. San Fran has a lot of drugs and homelessness it’s very sad and even over here we saw several people that made me concerned for my child’s safety and it was just sad. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Loved the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very welcomed by the staff at the hotel. They did an excellent job!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
If you want to stay in the circus that is the Fisherman’s Wharf, then this hotel is for you. It’s very touristy and therefore doesn’t have a personal touch. It’s very clean and the restaurant is good for breakfast. When we arrived I wasn’t keen on the unhelpful doormen. No help with luggage. The man at the front desk had the most outstandingly bad breath too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right on the Aquatic Cove beach and the Maritime Historic Park. It's very convenient. The house keeping staff are super nice and on top of the service. I'll say we stayed in many different hotels. Their house keeping team is so far the best of all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Clean. Friendly. Walking distance to many locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
authentic building
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good stay for 4 july,, pet friendly,, our dog loved his gift!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG, Tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Argonaut. The place is beautiful and the staff was excellent. They did have a problem with the air conditioner but it was fixed promptly and they made it right. Will definitely go back and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Perfect hotel to stay at. Staff polite friendly and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maitanya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Nick, Texarkana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views great and acclimations. Doormen not very helpful and more interested in talking with each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This is pretty expensive but very convenient location. Parking is high pay $75-$85 per night. We received a handicap assessable room for some reason, even though we did not need it. We were charged for a stuffed seal that we did not take from the room, however, be sure to check your bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.5