Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property
Warm up by the cozy lobby fireplace or enjoy seafood delights at The Blue Mermaid Chowder. Explore nearby attractions with bike rentals.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, alfresco dining
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In the heart of San Francisco, near iconic Ghirardelli Square, Argonaut Hotel offers a warm welcome with its fireplace in the lobby and bar. Enjoy The Blue Mermaid Chowder's seafood cuisine for breakfast to dinner and kids' meals. Previous guests rave about dining options and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is AED 545
AED 797 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Room options

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City View Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City View Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 88 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 88 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll in Shower, Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
495 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 4 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk
  • Pier 39 - 12 min walk
  • Alcatraz Island - 1 min drive
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Beach St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ghirardelli Square - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pier 45 Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Buena Vista01 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near Ghirardelli Square
Located close to Hyde Street Pier and Lombard Street, Argonaut Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. The on-site seafood restaurant, Blue Mermaid, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 252 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and travel cribs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 49-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Recycling, mini fridges, and premium channels

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 20-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Mermaid

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV
  • Digital channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

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

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 30.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 42.37 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 30.00 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Argonaut Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Argonaut Hotel?

As of 12 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Argonaut Hotel on 23 February 2025 start from $234.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Argonaut Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 85.50 per day.

What time is check-in at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.

Where is Argonaut Hotel located?

This family-friendly San Francisco hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Street Pier and Ghirardelli Square. Lombard Street and Pier 39 are also within 15 minutes. Hyde St & Beach St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Hyde St & North Point St Stop is 3 minutes.

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Excellent location, staff and amenities. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Irvine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at San Francisco prices. Our friends and we enjoyed our rooms on the top (fourth) floor. We traveled via the SFO airport, BART, and Lyft / Waymo / cable car. If you use the cable car, go to the Beach and Hyde terminus. Our room needed new batteries in the heating / AC controller and they replaced batteries quickly. Remember to press the Privacy button when leaving your room unless you want housekeeping. Suggestion: consider a second folding luggage rack so that both people can store their luggage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this hotel. It was close to all of the fisherman‘s wharf attractions, and lots of great restaurants were nearby. The hotel itself is very clean and modern. Early check-in was available for us which was an added bonus. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

salvador

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, newcastle upon tyne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is a little confused and ran down around the edges, same as fisherman’s wharf in general. Room was large, bathroom old. Definitely not a 4/5 star hotel. 3 star at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, clean, modern, a safe spot in the Wharf
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillows were super flat and terrible. Other than that we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Michelle

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
What a joke of a hotel. Splashy lobby, sure, but who did the room deco? For these prices? Overall you can do just as well with a Super 8, maybe the S8 is better....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We flew in early and they allowed us to check in right upon arrival which was a few hrs prior to normal check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was on the quiet end of Fisherman’s Wharf, but we booked so we could have a rollaway bed. The hotel would not accommodate. It was noisy here and expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to fisherman's wharf, Alcatraz cruise, Lombard St.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My recent stay at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco was a memorable experience worth highlighting. From check-in to check-out, the service and amenities exceeded expectations. The room was spotless, quiet, and well-appointed, and I was especially impressed that the hotel maintained a fresh, odor-free environment despite being pet-friendly. It made me wish I had brought my dog instead of boarding her! Customer service was a standout. After noticing unexpected charges on my bill at checkout, I contacted the front desk, and Angel Palacios, the Front Desk Supervisor, promptly resolved the issue. Not only was the error corrected and refunded, but the hotel also waived the daily guest amenity fees as a goodwill gesture. This exceptional service turned a potential issue into a positive experience. Kudos also to the Blue Mermaid restaurant staff, who kindly provided dining utensils when I forgot to bring my own. Their helpfulness and attention to detail truly enhanced my stay. For improvements, I’d suggest offering complimentary refreshments in the lobby or waiting area and adding bidets to the bathrooms—small touches that would elevate the guest experience. Overall, the Argonaut Hotel left a lasting impression with its cleanliness, pet-friendly charm, and top-notch hospitality. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting San Francisco—it’s a true gem in the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024