We have just come back from our journey in California. The Argonaut was the last hotel we stayed in, the last but certainly not the least. We were 3 in our party: my husband, me and my 22 yrs old daughter, so we had reserved the King suite. When we saw it we were almost open mouthed because it was very, very spacious and full of amenities such as a very large living room with separate closet for the safe, a table with a vase of orchids and a chocolate box on it, a large sofa bed etc. There were 2 minifridges and 2 tv sets, one in each room. The windows had a view on the SF bay and Alcatraz. The bathroom was almost a wonderful dream come true: it had a huge jacuzzi with annexed window and view on the bay!
We were on the 3rd floor and, as concerns the noise many people mentioned in other reviews, I must say that we were either very lucky or we enjoyed a very sound sleep, because we heard none.
The service was good and efficient too.At the front desk I must say they were a bit impersonal, I mean they didn't have the overfriendly attitude we had experienced in other hotels, but...who cares?
At the restaurant "The Blue Mermaid" we had dinner only once : it was a saturday night and it was overcrowded. The service was so slow that eventually we were angry and hungry, so we complained. They were very apologetic, said it had entirely been their fault and refused us to pay the check; we obviously insisted to pay what was due, but...no way. Such an attitude requires peace and forgiveness, so let them be forgiven! I will give them another chance when I'll come back to the Argonaut during my next stay in SF.

We had a terrific Argonaut experience. The staff and amenities were top notch, the location was perfectly suited to reach all of our sightseeing destinations, and the food at the Blue Mermaid Restaurant was delicious. We are still talking about the unique nautical decor and would like to use some ideas in our new waterfront home!

This might be my favorite hotel, ever! It is nicely decorated in a nautical theme (okay, maybe a bit over-the-top.) It clearly is a boutique hotel, nothing cookie cutter about it. The rooms are large with comfortable beds, well-stocked mini-bars, robes, interesting lighting, and big bathrooms. The lobby was wonderful with big comfy leather chairs and couches, beautiful hardwood floors, and a blazing fireplace.

The service here is wonderful. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome, hail a cab, or get what you need. The concierge was also extremely helpful with dinner reservations, and even gave us a tip of hanging out at the bar of a local restaurant where it is exceedingly hard to get reservations (we were seated five minutes after arriving at Gary Danko's and telling the maitre de that we would be willing to wait for a cancellation!) Yeah!

I love the location of this hotel at the END of the very touristy but fun Fisherman's Wharf. It is an easy walk to everything, but since it is at the end, you feel like you are leaving the schloky, touristy stuff behind and it is a little less crowded here. It is right next to one of the cable car lines (that could take you to other areas of San Francisco including China Town or Nob Hill,) has a Starbucks around the corner, a nice restaurant/bar next door (as well as many restaurants across the street or within a very short walk,) and is actually on the bay and Fisherman's Wharf. There also is a bike rental shop on the same block making it easy to bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, It is a short cab ride from the Presidio and the Exploratorium.

I really liked this hotel and would recommend it to anyone going to San Francisco. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Great Hotel....perfect customer service from the doorman to the concierge. Rooms were immaculate and nice nautical decor. The wine party in the late afternoon was fun and a nice chance to meet other travelers.

We loved the location at the end of Fishermans Wharf, close to Ghiradelli and the Powell Hyde cable car turn around.

The restaurant Blue Mermaid was excellent. The chowder is the best we have ever had. Breakfast was a good value as well.

Don't miss the chance to stay at this lovely hotel when in the Bay Area.