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Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel

495 Jefferson St San Francisco, 94109 United States of America

Recently renovated maritime-themed boutique hotel on Fisherman's Wharf

Right by the bay
Across the street from San Francisco Bay, this boutique hotel occupies a creatively converted 1907 brick warehouse; fun-filled Fisherman's Wharf is right outside; the Alcatraz ferry is 6 blocks away. Show more
Mermaid and chowder
Outfitted with deck chairs and decorative sails, the lobby is the setting for evening wine receptions. The Argonaut Hotel's Blue Mermaid Chowder House showcases fresh seafood and award-winning chowders.
Nautical and nice
The Argonaut's nautically-themed guestrooms feature porthole mirrors, anchor-motif bedding, star-shaped pillows, and Frette luxury linens. All have flat-screen TVs and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Hide

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4.7out of 5

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96%

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Hotel Policies & Fees

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  • There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • American Express
  • Carte Blanche
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 46.00 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 61.00 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
    • Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 7.95 (for 15 minutes, rates may vary)
    • Fee for wireless Internet in business center: USD 10.00 (rates may vary)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

This property participates in Green Seal, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

  • Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

The Argonaut offers a prime location across from the picture-perfect San Francisco waterfront and adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf and cable cars.

The hotel provides complimentary transportation to the Financial District weekday mornings, based on availability.

Children can choose a complimentary toy every day from the "treasure chest" at the front desk. The hotel welcomes pets at no additional charge; dogs receive their own special treat at check-in. With the Guppy Love program, guests can request a goldfish in their room to keep them company during their stay.

Two computers in the lobby area are available for a surcharge. An airy fitness room with exposed-brick walls is open around the clock.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Total number of rooms - 252
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Complimentary reception
  • Year Built - 1909
  • Street parking (metered)
  • Security guard
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Wedding services
Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Property Amenities Fitness and Wellness

Rooms

Guestrooms at this Fisherman's Wharf hotel are nautically outfitted with giant porthole mirrors, anchor-motif bedding, star-shaped throw pillows, and sand dollar lamps. Luxury touches include Italian Frette linens and Kimpton's signature pillowtop mattresses.

Guestrooms have 27-inch Sony Wega flat-screen TVs. All rooms provide complimentary high-speed wired Internet access. Minibars are stocked with gourmet goodies. Coffeemakers brew Starbucks coffee. Bathrooms feature leopard-print robes, makeup/shaving mirrors, and premium toiletries.

In most rooms, windows can be opened for fresh, salty breezes.

All Kimpton Hotels incorporate more than 40 eco-friendly products and practices through its environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare.

Guests can expect in-room recycling bins, shade-grown/organic coffee, and water-efficient bathrooms. Other highlights include the use of use non-toxic cleaning products, recycled paper, and energy-efficient lightbulbs.

Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • DVD player
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

Dining

Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar - Colorful, maritime-themed restaurant featuring six savory chowders, including award-winning Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder. Daily fresh fish selection, fresh oysters on the half shell, cioppino among other menu highlights. Full bar serving California wines, wide selection of beers, Irish coffee, and nautically inspired cocktails such as Pirate's Punch. Exposed-brick walls, original wooden beams, boats suspended from ceiling. Patio seating (weather permitting) with views of picturesque Del Monte Square. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks daily. Children's menu.

Room service is available from early morning until midnight.

Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

The hotel's 24-hour fitness center, an airy space with exposed-brick walls, features cardio machines with individual TVs, along with free weights, resistance equipment, and stability balls. Guests can borrow a yoga basket with mat, strap, and block for use in their rooms.

The scenic waterfront, with its myriad attractions, is right outside the hotel and perfect for a brisk walk or run. Bicycle trips across the Golden Gate Bridge are also great fun; a rental shop is in the same building as the Argonaut. Fishing charters are available along Fisherman's Wharf. Hardy souls can brave the chilly waters of Aquatic Park, one block away.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Playground nearby
Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Recreation Fitness and Wellness

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel

4.7
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.7
Hotel condition:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.8
Neighbourhood:
4.7
96%

of guests recommend

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A Traveller from Brisbane, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Dec 2011

“Great place to stay in San Francisco”

We stayed at this boutique hotel for five days and found it to be fabulous. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. The beds and rooms were very comfortable, and hot chocolate and wine tasting in the Lobby daily made for an inviting atmosphere.The location, being near Fisherman 's Wharf, was very convenient to the tourist sights and shops of the Bay and Alcatraz .The hotel is just near the Cable Car tournaround so the trip to downtown is enjoyable,convenient and fun. Buying a 3 Day muni passport meant it was also cheap to hop on and off cable cars, buses and trams all day.We travelled with 3 teenagers and felt happy to let them wander off to explore the area on their own during the day. All in all a great stay in a great city.

Area recommendations
Fisherman's Wharf is the tourist area but for a holidaying family it is perfect. The choice of restaurants and cafes is endless. From take-away places to five star service restaurants, all within walking distance. Chowder is the order of the day although there is plenty to eat as an alternative. You can enjoy the Bay on boats to Alcatraz, or sail around the island. You can also hire a bike to ride the Golden Gate Bridge or join a tour bus to do it if you are a little less active. Souvenir shops and clothing shops along with cute boutiques selling all sorts of interesting foods and nik-naks are stretched all along the bayfront. Ghiradelli chocolates had its factory in the area and still sells yummy chocolates and icecream at the old factory museum site. Cable cars epitomise San Francisco and start and finish in the area.
Claudia L from Santa Rosa, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Dec 2011

“Can't wait to go back...”

We had decided to get away just for a day, do some sightseeing and shopping. This was the first time staying at this hotel, and we fell in love with the nautical theme in the lobby and in the rooms. The room was on the small side, but what it lacked in space it made up for in the comfortable bed and cleanliness. I think the best part of our stay was the complimentary wine tasting in the evening where we had a chance to mingle with other guests. We had a chance to try their special hot apple cider with whiskey...so good! We will definately be returning, and bringing ourt dog since we did not realize they were pet friendly.

Belinda from Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Dec 2011

“Want to go back, couldn't have asked for anything more.”

We had a great experience staying at the Argonaut. We only wished we'd stayed longer. Our two young kids loved it!

Shannon M from Hartford, CT
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Dec 2011

“Great Hotel!”

Argonaut is a great hotel! It's conveniently located in Fisherman's Wharf, very close to Ghirardelli Square. The hotel staff is very friendly and the rooms are so comfortable. I love the sailor theme!

Area recommendations
Biking the Golden Gate Bridge is a must! There's two bike rental locations just outside the hotel. The path up to the bridge is filled with fellow runners and bikers and has breathtaking views of the bridge and even Alcatraz.
A Traveller
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Dec 2011

“Great Place”

Overall, a very good experience. Very attentive. Wine hour a plus!

A Traveller from sydney, australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Dec 2011

“comfort in SF”

Touristy location. Near transport and attractions

Area recommendations
near public transport and downtown
Mark from Perth, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Dec 2011

“Friendly staff, comfortable room”

Room was awesome, a king suite with plenty of space and very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will stay here again, kimpton in my experience are the best hotels. One small thing...not really hotels fault but there must have been a small child in room above running back and forth which was a little annoying.

Area recommendations
The whole place... San Francisco is one of my favourite cities in the world.
A Traveller from Minneapolis
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Nov 2011

“Best hotel on Fishermans Wharf!”

Hands down, the best place to stay in Fishermans Wharf. Close to cable car station, Ghirardelli Square and many great places to eat!

A Traveller from Chico, California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Nov 2011

“Second time there. Will go back for sure!”

My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. We wish we could have enjoyed a room with a view like last time but the room was very clean and conveniently located. The hotel personnel is friendly to families.

Corey from Appleton,Wi
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Nov 2011

“Home away from home.”

From the time you pull up to the time you leave, you feel welcome. Location is excellent for all of the SanFrancisco sites.

Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel

495 Jefferson St San Francisco, 94109 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Hyde Street Pier - 0 km / 0 mi
  • Winery Collective - 0 km / 0 mi
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Ferryboat Eureka - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Maritime Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Musee Mecanique - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • USS Pampanito - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Balclutha - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • SS Jeremiah O'Brien - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • San Francisco Art Institute - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Lombard Street - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Fort Mason - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

Location Highlights

  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In entertainment district
  • In historical district
  • Marina nearby
  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 21.5 km / 13.4 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California, United States of America: Sea lions bask in the sun by Pier 39’s shops at Fisherman’s Wharf. Nearby, Ghirardelli Square’s chocolate factory gives a taste of the sweet life. At Pier 33, boats depart for Alcatraz. The city and Golden Gate Bridge gleam atop Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill. Literature thrives at the famed City Lights book store in North Beach. Washington Square Park is the heart of this historic Italian enclave.

Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel

495 Jefferson St San Francisco, 94109 United States of America

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