See all properties

Argonaut Hotel

Property class: 4.5

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Argonaut Hotel

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.
Property video
An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.
A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $250
$212 nightly
$250 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Explore the area

View in a map
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A spacious living area with a brick wall, wooden beams, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

A room with a brick wall, a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with shutters.

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, a large window, and a view of a bridge.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, a chair, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Roll-In Shower)

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, a chair, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for City View Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

City View Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Accessible Tub)

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, a chair, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, City View (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • City view
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bay View (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed, a TV, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bay View (Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bay View (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed, a TV, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bay View (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

A spacious living area with a brick wall, wooden beams, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (Argonaut Golden Gate)

A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a prominent bridge in the background.

Suite (Argonaut Golden Gate)

  • Bay view
  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (Alcatraz)

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the marina through a window, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

Suite (Alcatraz)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Similar properties

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 7,738 reviews
$154 nightly
The price is $181
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf), Argonaut Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square and 8 minutes by foot from Lombard Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Pier 39 and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Palace of Fine Arts.

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Van Ness Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Francisco Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Beach St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Francisco Brewing Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palette Tea House 彩籠 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Cantina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli-On-The-Go at Ghirardelli Square - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel offers 252 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 252 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy seafood at Blue Mermaid, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Blue Mermaid - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 85.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Mermaid

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the bay

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 250 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 43.55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 85.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 250 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Argonaut
Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut Hotel San Francisco
Argonaut San Francisco
Hotel Argonaut
Argonaut Hotel Hotel
Argonaut Hotel San Francisco
Argonaut Hotel Hotel San Francisco
Argonaut Hotel a Noble House Hotel

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1053 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1391 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quaint hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a great location. Staff were super friendly and helpful from the doorman to the front desk to the restaurant/ bar!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique hotel at a great location on the wharf. Uniquely decorated and staff are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the hotel, the room was fantastic as were the specialty cocktails in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.....................
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not only lovely and the room beautifully appointed but the location is the best. Easy to get to all the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful staff, good drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice stay, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, convenient location to all the tourist attractions, classy, old school
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and location. The rooms however were small and the beds were smaller than I expected… felt like full size rather than queen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, unbeatable, clean rooms, comfortable beds, quick room service, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great and centrally located. Walking distance to the Wharf and North Beach. The staff is very nice and helpful. we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying here…. A wonderful location, fun decor, friendly staff and clean and nice rooms…. We would def return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Argonaut hotel was incredible! The hotel was charming and very comfortable! It was located close to the wharf and very convenient to get around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, great location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring the Wharf areas and Alcatraz Island. Close to bike rentals to head to Golden Gate Bridge. Would return for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff were very friendly, We didn't have breakfast at the hotel but the Blue Mermaid bar was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

Top Picks