Argonaut Hotel

495 Jefferson St | San Francisco, CA 94109-1314 [SEE MAP]San Francisco, CA [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Hotel is in an excellent location in Fisherman's Wharf

It is expensive to park here, and there is a daily "urban facilities" fee

Guests of this hotel in Fisherman's Wharf will feel as if they've just stepped aboard a cruise ship, even though the Argonaut Hotel sits firmly on solid ground. Guest rooms – which are decked out with nautical artifacts – offer spectacular views of San Francisco Bay. (Just note that these vistas don't come cheap, according to some travelers.) Meanwhile, common areas like the lobby and the in-house seafood restaurant, Blue Mermaid Restaurant, feature vibrant colors and fun, quirky furnishings. Visitors especially appreciate the excellent customer service and variety of amenities available, including a fitness center, spa and business center. Other guests, however, lamented the high price for parking. However, it's close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Lombard Street earn high marks among travelers.

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Location: San Francisco, CA

Hotel Class: 4.5-star

Property Type: Boutique hotel, 252 rooms

Primary View: City center, Bay

Style: Modern

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Critic Reviews

Frommer's

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If you want to stay in a beautiful, historic building and walk right out your door into the heart Fisherman's Wharf action — and are willing to pay for the privilege — this nautical-themed hotel is perfect for you.

Lonely Planet

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Rooms sport an over-the-top nautical theme, with porthole-shaped mirrors and plush, deep-blue carpets.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 7032 have reviewed the Argonaut Hotel, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 7032 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

With exposed brick and navy blue walls and cream-colored linens, the Argonaut brings touches of Fisherman's Wharf into all its rooms. Guest rooms have views of the wharf, Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz Island. Other amenities include flat-screen TVs, coffee makers with complimentary coffee, fully-stocked gourmet honor bars and iHome docking stations.

Daily "Urban Facilities fee" of $29 added to room rate includes complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness center access, in-room coffee and more

Nightly resort fee: $29

Standard room size: 300 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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With exposed brick walls and a subtle nautical theme, the Argonaut reflects the historic feel of Fisherman's Warf, which it overlooks. Guests can see the blue waters and white sailed ships from their rooms and can easily walk to the wharf, which offers ample shopping and dining options.

About half a mile west of Pier 39
Three blocks east of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
About 15 miles north of San Francisco International Airport

24-hour valet parking ($65)
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Blue Mermaid Restaurant, the on-site restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. With its proximity to the wharf, the restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes. The menu includes three types of homemade chowder and items like cioppino and steamed mussels.

Indoor and outdoor seating available

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Kids

The hotel has bicycle rentals available (great for families), and discounts are offered at local ice cream and candy stores. On weekends, guided waterfront tours are available with a National Park Ranger, and there is a treasure chest scavenger hunt for kids. There's also a Xbox One console in the hotel's lobby and complimentary use of family-friendly DVDs.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

Guests can access the hotel's fitness center 24 hours a day. The gym features cardio machines, weight-training equipment and free weights.

In-room yoga program provides yoga mats and TV channel with instruction
Towels and water provided

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The hotel offers about 9,000 square feet of business space that can accommodate business gatherings or an event for up to 300. There are also other venues such as the Maritime Room, which can also hold up to 300 for a cocktail reception, or the Constellation Room, which can hold 48 for a seated event. The hotel's staff can assist in planning meetings aboard a ship by the wharf or at the Maritime Museum.

Audiovisual capabilities

Number of meeting rooms: 4

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

The hotel allows pets for $75 per pet per stay. If guests with their pets are staying seven days or longer, there is an additional $100 cleaning fee applied.

Pets allowed (free)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Wedding

Couples can say their vows and celebrate with friends and family at one of the hotel's wedding venues, which include a grand ballroom and a courtyard. The largest space, the Golden Gate Ballroom, can accommodate up to 280 for a seated reception and up to 400 for a cocktail reception.

Customized wedding packages
Pride and LGBT weddings
Wedding room blocks available
A courtyard is available for outdoor weddings

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 400

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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