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Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Water view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Ghirardelli Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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City View Room, 1 King Bed

City View Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

City View Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

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

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City view

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

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

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Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

With a stay at Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf), you'll be steps from Hyde Street Pier and 4 minutes by foot from Ghirardelli Square. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lombard Street and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Alcatraz Island.

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 22 min drive - 4.2 km

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

Bayside hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Argonaut Hotel offers 252 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 252 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy seafood at Blue Mermaid, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Blue Mermaid - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre 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 organised 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 813 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1055 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

Jena M

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brisida

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 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

Kirsty Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay close to everything. Safe and clean. Lovely restaurant below.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended!

The stay was excellent, with a view of Alcatraz from the window and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the close proximity to Fisherman’s Wharf and the many restaurant options.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, but don’t pay extra for the City View. It isn’t as advertised. The building is not tall enough to provide views of downtown San Francisco. All we got was a view of the neighboring restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The Argonaut has seen better days.

We first visited the Argonaut about 20 years ago and liked the hotel. Unfortunately it hasn’t changed much at all since then and looks tired and in need of modernisation. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the food good. However it’s hard to ignore the dated accommodation and lack of the finer details that many other Hotels have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, SAINT CHARLES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was extravagantly expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with group
I think they need laundry bags in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNG-HOON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful and charming atmosphere, along with the daily food and beverage credit :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kersten

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Mahmoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

A really friendly welcome from Isaac on reception on our arrival got the holiday off to a great start. The room was large and very comfortable. All the staff were friendly particularly the guys at the front door. We ate in the Blue Mermaid restaurant which had a wide choice of food and drinks and had great atmosphere. Location was great close to Cable cars, Blazing Saddles bike rental and only ten minute walk from Alcatraz tour boat. All in all an excellent hotel for a short tourist stay in San Francisco.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Excellent location, staff and amenities. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025