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Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut Hotel – San Francisco, CA
Argonaut Hotel – San Francisco, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Argonaut Hotel

Featuring in-room spa services, an onsite National Park Service museum, and a classic San Francisco seafood restaurant, the Argonaut Hotel offers a truly one-of-a-kind stay in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. This eco-friendly luxury hotel is set within the historic red-brick Del Monte Cannery building and offers beautiful views across San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available. The Argonaut’s newly refreshed guestrooms (completed in Spring 2025) blend modern comfort with a sophisticated nautical style. Rooms feature rich blue-and-gold accents, exposed brick details, spacious layouts, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, in-room safe, and convenient filtered water stations on every guest floor. The Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar serves award-winning chowders and fresh seafood in a relaxed, historic setting—perfect for lunch, dinner, or cocktails after a day of exploring the Wharf. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, onsite business services, and immediate access to waterfront walking paths, historic ships, Cable Cars, and Ghirardelli Square. The USS Pampanito submarine is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and the Exploratorium is less than 2.5 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 2141 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms were excellent the staff was awesome the view bayside was awesome and the it’s right gig in the boardwalk close to everything

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    He had a wonderful time for our one night stay at the Argonaut. The staff was amazing and attentive.The adjoining restaurant was nice and we had a great breakfast with a fifteen percent discount.The room was perfectly clean.There were no issues.We had plenty of clean towels and extra pillows.The locations fabulous, and there's not a closer location that I would recommend by the wharf, lots to do and plenty to see.And all accessible from a quick, easy walk. I will always recommend the Argonaut.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location was great. The beds were comfy. No outside noise so we slept great. I’m gluten free and they had items for that as well.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I love the Argonaut! We stay there every time we come to San Francisco. This hotel is in the perfect location. It’s a very nice hotel, but not overly fancy, to the point of snobbery. The lobby is cozy, the hallways and rooms are so nice, with a rustic and classy nautical theme.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    My family and I loved our stay at the Argonaut. Superb location for a visit to Sf - walkable to North Beach and next to the start/end of best Cable Car line. Nice restaurant for breakfast or other meals. Friendly helpful staff. Hotel and rooms were very clean, upscale, yet fun with a nautical theme. Easily recommend.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice hotel and great location.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, beautiful hotel

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Suite was beautiful - other than super dated bathroom- bathtub was extremely old and cracked kids refused to use it . Room service food was hit or miss - we ordered once and liked only half of our dishes … had another complaint that I addressed with the staff when I left . I think it’s a nice place to stay convenient location - I would not overpay for suite especially known my their bathrooms are not updated - I would not eat there a lot better options around - Cafe De Casa right behind hotel with amazing Brazilian coffee and breakfast !

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a unique hotel at a great location on the wharf. Uniquely decorated and staff are very nice.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Beautiful hotel and location. The rooms however were small and the beds were smaller than I expected… felt like full size rather than queen.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, very quaint hotel!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location for exploring the Wharf areas and Alcatraz Island. Close to bike rentals to head to Golden Gate Bridge. Would return for sure.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Love the area!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wonderful friendly welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Prime location for all SF and Wharf attractions without having to go very far. The food at the Blue Mermaid is worth every bite. Would definitely come back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Fantastic hotel in a great location. Staff were super friendly and helpful from the doorman to the front desk to the restaurant/ bar!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great staff great location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    What a fantastic property! Not only is is a prime location with cozy, comfortable accommodations, the staff is world class! Always above and beyond

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Such a fantastic boutique hotel in between Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square. It is nautical themed but not in a cheesy way. Our kids loved it and so did we adults. The only thing that surprised us was the $35/day Guest Fee that no one told us about, even upon check-in…it covered things like “water dispenser in the lobby” and “use of Xbox in the lobby when available.” It would have been nice if the gentleman mentioned any of this during the check-in process.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Also, I felt a bit like I was in a store with all the things that are for sale in the room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The biggest disappointment was that the hotel looked very different in person from the impression we got from the photos online. The photos made the property look much fresher and more inviting than what we experienced when we arrived. The room was also disappointing, especially the view. Many of the room descriptions and photos emphasized having a “view,” but our view was mostly of a rooftop from the second floor, which was definitely not what we expected. The hotel restaurant was expensive, but unfortunately, the quality of the food did not match the prices. Overall, the hotel felt much more dated and worn than we expected based on how it was presented online. For the price and our expectations, we were disappointed with our stay.

Frequently asked questions about Argonaut Hotel

Does Argonaut Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Argonaut Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Argonaut Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Argonaut Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Argonaut Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Argonaut Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Argonaut Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Argonaut Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is Argonaut Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Argonaut Hotel is located at 495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109. With a Walk Score of 94, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Argonaut Hotel
  • Mrs. Doubtfire 1.3 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid 1.3 mi
  • Moscone Center 1.9 mi
  • Charter of the United Nations 2.1 mi
  • Golden Gate Bridge 3.3 mi
  • Internet Archive 3.3 mi
  • Golden Gate 3.5 mi

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