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Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel


Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel class 4 of 5
495 Jefferson Street at Hyde, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94109
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4 of 5 stars
Craolyn33 18 contributions
Fountain Hills Arizona
Jul 11, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed over the 4th of July weekend which was perfect as our room had a view of the fireworks. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful but they need more help at the concierge desk! Room had a cute nautical theme and was very comfortable. We would stay there again. Their restaurant Blue Mermaid was average and expensive-better places nearby... more

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5 of 5 stars
enydvalentin 1 contribution
California
Jul 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family

A lovely place. The nautical theme was great- though definitively not Ralph Lauren-like. Think Betsey Johnson, very colorful and funky (the animal prints bath robes & socks are crazy!). The room was very clean, beds were firm but comfortable. The tube TV was okay but I guess I expected a LCD/plasma TV considering what I paid for my stay. Toiletries... more

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GreatStayMakers, Hotel Manager

We are all happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate all the feedback which you have mentioned. Please accept my apologies you did not receive conditioner in your room with your amenities. We do offer conditioner in all our rooms as one of the bath amenities for all of our guests. Thank you for sharing your...

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5 of 5 stars
KristyCalgary 10 contributions
Calgary
Jul 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The location of this hotel is great. The bus, street cars, & F-Line are right there. All the different tour companies are easy to reach. There are so many dining options including In and Out Burger within minutes of the front door. Even the rental car companies are located just a few blocks away. We enjoyed our 7 days in... more

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3 of 5 stars
Max_D-Fect 9 contributions
Plymouth, England
Jul 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

We had very high expectations of the Argonaut - it had been recommended by a friend and we'd also recently stayed at the Solamar San Diego (another Kimpton hotel). I have to say that the Argonaut was disappointing. The staff were polite and helpful but some did not seem that sincere and on a couple of occasions they made sarcastic... more

Management response from
GreatStayMakers, Hotel Manager

Thank you for choosing us for your stay in San Francisco. Please accept my apologies your recent stay with us did not live up to your expectations, or ours. Ordinarily, we receive the best of reviews, especially on our services offered. I do ask you contact me directly the next time you return to San Francisco and I will be...

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3 of 5 stars
wicky144 2 contributions
mich
Jun 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our recent stay at the Argonaut was enjoyable. The hotel's location was excellent as it was next to the turn around for the cable car line and 2 blocks from the main wharf area. In addition the hotel's service was exceptional. The drawback was the room itself was nothing special. The bathroom was undersized and the furniture and decor was... more

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GreatStayMakers, Hotel Manager

Thank you for staying with us and also for sharing your experience. I am sorry the room did not meet your expectations in the space of the bathroom and the décor. We do have several room categories and I would ask you contact me directly should your travels bring you back to San Francisco so I can assist with securing...

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5 of 5 stars
DebinDC 4 contributions
Washington, DC
Jun 30, 2009 | Trip type: Business

I've always been a huge fan of the Kimpton properties, they're a little more unique in design and service and the Argonaut is no exeption! The decor is nautical but tastefully done. The front dest staff is very accomodating. The concierge gave fantastic recommendations for dinner - she knows her food! The location is a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf,... more

Management response from
GreatStayMakers, Hotel Manager

Thank you for your loyalty to Kimpton Hotels and for choosing the Argonaut Hotel during your recent trip to San Francisco. I am glad to hear all of our services lived up to your expectations as well as ours. It is great to know our staff was able to recommend dining options to your taste and you were able to...

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5 of 5 stars
mekachiki 2 contributions
Budapest
Jun 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Argonaut hotel has a very unique atmosphere, everything has to do something with marine. I've never been to a hotel with such strong characteristics. The staff was very nice, the rooms were absolutely clean and quiet. The only thing we didn't really like: the view to the other wall of the hotel. The other's windows are too close, we... more

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5 of 5 stars
lucyAtlanta_GA 34 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We only got to spend one night there - the last of a 4 day trip but it really was the icing on the cake. Everything went beautifully - from the minute we pulled up to the valet till the minute he closed our doors to send us on our way. We couldn't have asked for friendlier staff and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Karmamom 1 contribution
Boston
Jun 24, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed here last week and thought it was wonderful. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. And they seem to love having kids here. But it's not a 'kids hotel' at all. The 5pm wine hour was more suited to the grown-ups while the kids got to have cider and play Wii. The area (Fisherman's Wharf) is pretty touristy... more

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3 of 5 stars
jeria 1 contribution
canada
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1/2 found this review helpful

We staid in the queen queen room for 1 week. At the time of arrival, we found some white hair on the carpet in our room. The hair was still there at the time we checked out. They did not change our sheets once during our 1 week of stay. They even did not clean the coffee drops on the... more

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Address: 495 Jefferson Street at Hyde, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94109
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