Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1314
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#16 of 248 hotels in San Francisco
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4.8
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4.7
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4.6
Value
4.2
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Located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, Argonaut Hotel exudes the true essence of a boutique hotel. With a name like the Argonaut, it's impossible not to speak of this hotel in grand, almost legendary terms. Inspired by the Greek legend and Gold Rush-era adventurers, it's one of those rare places in San Francisco that truly merits a term like iconic. Located in the historic Haslett Warehouse, the Argonaut's home is a grand building built in 1907 of exposed brick, Douglas Fir beams and so much seaside character; you feel as though you can almost reach out and touch the colorful Barbary Coast past here.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Babysitting
Books, DVDs, music for children
Paid private parking nearby
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Vending machine
Boating
Hiking
Mini golf
Windsurfing
Bicycle tours
Patio
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Video game console
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business center
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
ATM on site
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Soundproof rooms
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Radio
iPod docking station
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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English, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino and 2 more
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495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1314
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Exterior and lobby really nice, room very unimpressive. Felt very small, odd layout, long walk from lift and located next to a busy street. Old school overpriced minibar that charged for everything, including bottled water. Bathroom old and tired, general meh vibes
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Hi there, I appreciate you choosing to stay with us during your holiday and I apologize we didn't do a better job impressing. We do offer unlimited bottled water complimentary at our front desk along with the premium water for sale in our guest rooms. I do hope you had an enjoyable time exploring our beautiful City and again my apologies. Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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Hotel's Favorite
We booked one night (Valentine's Day) and loved the suite so much we decided to spend a second night. The views were amazing. As a result of booking a second night the room price was significantly reduced making it an even better value. We will definitely stay again in the near future.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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11 Helpful votes
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded Feb 17, 2023
Hi there, Thank you so much for celebrating the holiday with us and I am thrilled we did such a good job you stayed an extra night with us! Typically we always give a discount when you have a longer length of stay and the best deals on directly on our website. I appreciate you making the trip up North to visit us and I look forward to the next time we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the Argonaut! Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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Excellent location on the waterfront! This hotel is directly in front of Fisherman’s wharf, close to restaurants and shops, right next to cable cars, with a view of the Bridge and Alcatraz. Within walking distance of lots of things including the amazing aquarium. My negative points include the high cost ( and several additional taxes) as well as the impossibility to ever find the concierge. The restaurant has a delicious crab chowder as well as a crab breakfast omelette.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The prices vary dramatically by day and there are many additional taxes.
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1 Helpful vote
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 5 days ago
Hi there, Thank you for the detailed feedback and I always love knowing our guests found our location in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, and all that it has to offer, to be excellent. I appreciate you dining with us as well and will be sure to share your kind words with our Blue Mermaid team. While we do not physically have a concierge onsite 24/7, our team is always happy to join a Facetime call or a text conversation to ensure we have everything booked that you would like to experience. Thanks again, and I hope we can welcome you back to the Argonaut in the future. Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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Arrived in San Francisco after a 6.5 hour flight from Delaware. Was impressed when entered but all that came crashing down when we started our check-in process. Mind you…we are here for my daughters 10th birthday celebration. As my husband was checking in I stood to the left of him as normally. The gentleman checking us in spoke super loud that the room we had book was a 1 bed and there were 3 of us. He restated this 3 times till I replied…yes…we are a family. The female walked up to the second checkin computer which I was standing in front of she says, “can you move”. There was no one in the line but a gentleman and wife standing in the waiting area about 5-7 steps behind me. She called out to the gentleman, “Sir…Sir”. Coming from a high end resort town in Delaware we are accustomed to being greeted a bit more welcoming…than being told to move. Basically training needs to be had with staff on proper hospitality communication. Very sad when the bell boy and housekeepers are more courteous.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Don’t stand stand to the left of partner when checking in or you’ll be rudely asked to MOVE.
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Hi there, Thank you for choosing us for your special celebration and I am sorry to see our hospitality didn't live up to the standard witnessed by numerous reviews on Tripadvisor. While I am subjective and know the rigorous training our team is provided, perception is reality and I will be sure to share this review and address it with our front office team. I am happy to see our bellman and room attendants provided the high level of service that we are known. I do appreciate you staying with us at the Argonaut and my apologies upon the less than stellar arrival experience. Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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Excellent hotel! Great location, clean spacious rooms and friendly staff. We had a Bay view room and loved waking up to see the Golden Gate Bridge every morning! Cozy lobby where you can sit and relax after walking the streets or touring the city. We would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Yvette, Thank you for the 5 star review and I am grateful to know your accommodations made for a special stay here in San Francisco. Seeing the sunset over the Golden Gate bridge or covered by the morning fog makes for unforgettable memories. I appreciate you choosing to stay with us at the Argonaut and I hope we have a future opportunity to impress. Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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After 6 weeks on the road this hotel stands out as the best accommodation we have ever stayed in. This includes 5 star hotels all around the world and 6 Fairmomt Hotels on this holiday. The things that make it stand out are: 1. The interior decoration, both in the public areas and the rooms, is exceptional. An old theme (maritime) done well. It's so refreshing to open the door to a room that isn't white bed linen and brown furniture. 2. The size of the room was very generous and well thought out with everything appearing to be in the right place for convenient living. 3. The premises had everything. A restaurant offering 3 meals a day which had a good menu and friendly staff; a lounge area which felt luxurious and was a great spot for a drink or just to relax and a wine bar if you wanted it. 4. It is well located for Fisherman's Wharf e periences and also right on the trolley lie which gives access to the city a d other parts of San Francisco. 5. Every staff member from desk/ concierge to housekeeping/maintenance people were friendly and it seemed like a happy place to work. I hope it is because it is certainly a happy place to stay and I will be recommending it to anyone visiting San Francisco.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for the detailed feedback and its very rewarding to know all of our hard work made for an impressive stay for our guests. While I am obviously subjective, I do believe that we make for a uniquely San Francisco experience at the upper end of the luxury category. There is just a few hotels that have the history of ours here in SF and none have all the iconic City sights at their front door as we do. Thanks again and its truly a pleasure knowing we made for a memorable stay at the Argonaut! Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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this place is waaaay cool and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful We had a harbour view room which obs had a great view out across the harbour and could see Alcatraz . Our room had everything we needed Great location right in the heart of the tourist vicinity . Easy to walk along the waters edge , see the seals, lots of food , near the chocolate place , bike hire places , gocar hire . Basically close to everything Food at the Restaurant is delicious . I especially loved the chowder , yummy
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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3 Helpful votes
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for the 5 star review and I am grateful to see our hotel and restaurant equally impressed! Our Bayview rooms are truly special with either the Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz right outside your guest room window. Thanks again, and I hope we have a future opportunity to impress at the Argonaut! Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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I travel to SF for business at least 6 times a year, have stayed at most of the hotels around SF, I must say the staff at this hotel is very friendly & courteous, from the doorman to the front desk and the restaurant, hotel itself is very well setup with its nautical theme and exposed brick & beams, my room was clean and refreshing, had views of the bay and the park next door. I’ll be sure to come back and visit.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Parking / valet is a bit pricey, however it’s expected considering the location.
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3 Helpful votes
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for the kind words and its a pleasure knowing we made for such an impressive stay with a guest as well traveled as yourself. I hope the next time you are back in SF for business, we once again have the opportunity to welcome you to the Argonaut! Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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Northamptonshire foodie wrote a review Sep 6
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom105 contributions42 helpful votes
myself and my husband booked 4 nights as part of our honeymoon and celebration for my husband's birthday in California We arrived at the hotel about 9.30pm so were rather tired after our long flight but we got a warm welcome on arrival and check in was quick and easy. Our suitcases arrived quickly to our room so we could get settled in. We booked an Internal King room. it was a spacious room with a good sized bathroom with shower over bath. both the bathroom and bedroom were immaculately clean. The bed was very comfortable to sleep in! as we were there for 2 celebrations, the hotel had put 2 cards in our room plus a complimentary bottle of wine, which was very kind! The room had everything we needed; air con, TV, phone, safe, fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board etc. there was also a coffee machine and as i drink tea, the hotel kindly arranged for a kettle and teabags to be in the room also. The hotel doesn't provide breakfast but the restaurant attached to the hotel does breakfast and there are plenty of places to go for breakfast a short walk away. being an internal room, the view is out onto the internal courtyard of the hotel, not very exciting view but the rooms are quiet as you dont get any noise from the street, traffic. We both agreed we'd return to the Argonaut if we came back to San Francisco but may treat ourselves to a bay view room so we can look out onto the Golden Gate Bridge and harbor. The hotel has friendly and helpful staff and is in a great location. thank you for a great stay! …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: if you are a light sleeper or want a good nights sleep, suggest an Internal room so then you done...
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi there, Thank you so much for the amazing detailed feedback and I am so happy to see our team and hotel made for an unforgettable stay at the Argonaut! We do our best to recognize our guests who are celebrating and we always make sure to add something to make it that much more memorable. I hope the next time your travels bring you to San Francisco we once again have the pleasure of welcoming you both. Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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I had great difficulty choosing a hotel for our stay in San Francisco. I am so glad we opted for the Argonaut. At first I was a bit worried about the location at touristy Fisherman’s Wharf, expecting hordes of tourists and rampant crime, however the Argonaut is located at the end of the Wharf and stepping through the doors is like walking into an oasis of calm, with subdued lighting and cool air. Check in was friendly and efficient. Our room was fantastic. Top floor with a bay view. It was large, quiet and cool. Everything you want after a transatlantic flight. When I’d booked I was told that a bay view room could be noisy because it faced the street but it wasn’t. The only noise was from a street jazz player, who was great. We are an early dinner at the Blue Mermaid which was very good but quite pricey. Same with breakfast. Parking is by valet which was efficient but expensive. I guess that’s part of the cost of staying at Fisherman’s Wharf. I really enjoyed the Argonaut and would stay there again. My only suggestion to them would be less use of single-use plastic water bottles. It was great to be handed them but filtered water in the rooms may be more environmentally -friendly. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Tony Roumph, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi Ed, Thank you so much for the detailed feedback and I love the title of your review! Its always a pleasure knowing that our team, hotel and location made for a fantastic visit to SF. Our Bayview rooms really are tough to beat - its pretty special watching the sun set over Alcatraz or the Golden Gate bridge and we are blessed having those two iconic sites right out our front door. I appreciate your feedback regarding bottled water too as we do our best to be green and have earned numerous accolades for doing so. Its something the majority of our guests want and we have received complaints for not having it on offer. That said, we employ daily sorting of our refuse to ensure everything is properly recycled and composted in our waste room. Thanks again, and I am grateful you choose to spend your holiday with us at the Argonaut! Tony Roumph Area Managing Director
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Frequently Asked Questions about Argonaut Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Argonaut Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Fisherman's Wharf (0.3 miles), Musee Mecanique (0.3 miles), and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (0.01 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Argonaut Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Argonaut Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Argonaut Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Argonaut Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, paid public parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Argonaut Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Norman's Ice Cream and Freezes, Eight Am, and Blue Mermaid Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Argonaut Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Argonaut Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Argonaut Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Argonaut Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Argonaut Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian, Filipino, and Nepali.