Get an overview of this hotelRecently renovated maritime-themed boutique hotel on Fisherman's Wharf

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Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Restaurant
24-hour business centre
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Right by the bay

Across the street from San Francisco Bay, this boutique hotel occupies a creatively converted 1909 brick warehouse; fun-filled Fisherman's Wharf is right outside; the Alcatraz ferry is 6 blocks away.

Mermaid and chowder

Outfitted with deck chairs and decorative sails, the lobby is the setting for evening receptions. The Argonaut Hotel's Blue Mermaid Chowder House showcases fresh seafood and award-winning chowders.

Nautical and nice

The Argonaut's nautically-themed guestrooms feature porthole mirrors, complimentary toiletries, anchor-motif bedding, star-shaped pillows, and Frette luxury linens. All have flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible in-room safe and free WiFi and wired Internet access.

Argonaut Hotel - a Noble House Hotel

495 Jefferson St CA 94109

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Argonaut offers a prime location across from the picture-perfect San Francisco waterfront and adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf and cable cars.

Parking is available nearby (surcharge) and valet parking is available (surcharge).

Children can choose a complimentary toy every day from the "treasure chest" at the front desk. The hotel welcomes pets at an additional charge; dogs receive their own special treat at check-in.

Two computers in the lobby area are available for a surcharge as well as 24-hour business services. An airy fitness room with exposed-brick walls is open around the clock.

  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 
  • Conference space 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Fireplace in lobby 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free wired high-speed Internet 
  • Limo or Town Car service available 
  • Meeting rooms 6 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Number of floors - 4 
  • Total number of rooms - 252 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Restaurant 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Free reception 
  • Year Built 1909 
  • 24-hour business center 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Wedding services 

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning 
  • Phone 
  • Bathrobes 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Television 
  • Pillowtop mattress 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Designer toiletries 
  • Desk 
  • DVD player 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room massage available 
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible) 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free wired high-speed Internet 
  • Minibar 
  • Partially open bathroom 
  • Premium bedding 
  • Premium TV channels 
  • Refrigerator (on request) 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Video-game console 
  • Room service (limited hours) 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) 

Where to Eat

Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar - Colorful, maritime-themed restaurant featuring six savory chowders, including award-winning Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder. Daily fresh fish selection, fresh oysters on the half shell, cioppino among other menu highlights. Full bar serving California wines, wide selection of beers, Irish coffee, and nautically inspired cocktails such as Pirate's Punch. Exposed-brick walls, original wooden beams, boats suspended from ceiling. Patio seating (weather permitting) with views of picturesque Del Monte Square. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks daily. Children's menu.

Room service is available from early morning until midnight.

Nearby Things to Do

The hotel's 24-hour fitness center, an airy space with exposed-brick walls, features cardio machines with individual TVs, along with free weights, resistance equipment, and stability balls. Guests can borrow a yoga basket with mat, strap, and block for use in their rooms.

The scenic waterfront, with its myriad attractions, is right outside the hotel and perfect for a brisk walk or run. Bicycle trips across the Golden Gate Bridge are also great fun; a rental shop is in the same building as the Argonaut. Fishing charters are available along Fisherman's Wharf. Hardy souls can brave the chilly waters of Aquatic Park, one block away.

  • Golfing nearby 
  • Sailing nearby 
  • Windsurfing nearby 
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby 
  • Bicycle rentals nearby 
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • In-room accessibility 
  • Roll-in shower 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.00 per day.

Pets

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • 2 per room
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

The pet fee will not exceed USD 250.00 per stay with 10% being donated to the SFSPCA. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Fees

The resort fee includes:Fitness center accessInternet accessNewspaperPhone callsIn-room coffee
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 25.62 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: USD 24 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 59-69 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.00 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Argonaut
  • Argonaut Hotel
  • Argonaut Hotel San Francisco
  • Argonaut San Francisco
  • Hotel Argonaut

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. 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. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable 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.

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