You might feel like you’ve boarded a luxury cruise ship as you enter this distinctive boutique hotel, perched on the edge of the bay. The Argonaut’s original red brick walls, rich wood beams and ‘deck floors’ help to transport you back to San Francisco’s nautical heyday. At the same time, the plush décor provides all you need to settle in to your charming surrounds. Until, of course, those views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz lure you out to explore all that is Fisherman’s Wharf.
Amenities
Wheelchair access
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Valet parking
Close to City Centre
Where is it
By Fisherman's Wharf, next to the cable car turnaround. Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. An easy walk from Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square and great restaurants. A 12-minute walk to PIER 39.
Hotel information
252 rooms on 4 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, 37" flat-screen HD Sony TV, pay-per-view films, CD and DVD players, WebTV*, WiFi access, coffee maker, safe, essential travel items kit, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Interior Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Book by 31 Dec '24 to receive complimentary daily breakfast for 2 people for all future stays. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout Dates apply.
Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Mar '25 to receive up to 25% off the accommodation cost when staying a minimum of 3 nights plus daily breakfast for two when staying between 01 Jan - 31 Dec '25. Blackout dates: 12-15 Jan, 28-30 Apr, 13-16 Oct & 18-29 Nov '25.
Blue Mermaid Restaurant adjacent (breakfast, lunch and dinner). 2nd-floor fitness centre. The lobby level boasts the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's 10,000sq ft Visitors' Center and Interactive Museum. WiFi (included in resort fee). Concierge. In-room spa services*. Valet parking: without in/out privileges $65, oversized vehicles $75, plus tax per night; with in/out privileges $75, oversized vehicles $85, plus tax per night (all payable locally, subject to change). 1-hour complimentary bike rental.
This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - $10 credit for Blue Mermaid - 10% Discount on the Napa Valley Wine Train - WiFi - Fitness centre access - 2 hours bicycle rental (subject to availability) - Discount at Ben & Jerry’s and the National Park Store - Local and toll-free calls - In-room coffee - Waterfront tour with National Park Ranger on Saturday and Sunday mornings - Use of board games and Xbox One console in lobby - Use of DVD players upon request - Exclusive Discounts and VIP access to tours, attractions and local restaurant from our Concierge. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
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Cute hotel in a great location
Dec 23, 2024Kelli MSunshine Coast, Australia
The location of this hotel is A+ and a very classy place to stay. Easy walk to lots of attractions in San Francisco. The hotel room was a good size and comfortable. Very cute ocean themed room including octopus wallpaper in the bathroom which I would love in my home
The only downsides were that I wish there was more staff/guest interaction which…
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The location of this hotel is A+ and a very classy place to stay. Easy walk to lots of attractions in San Francisco. The hotel room was a good size and comfortable. Very cute ocean themed room including octopus wallpaper in the bathroom which I would love in my home
The only downsides were that I wish there was more staff/guest interaction which would make it feel more welcoming. The shower wasn’t very hot and reception took quite a large deposit upon check in - more than the total amount of my accommodation - and it took 2 weeks to clear which hurt my credit card for future hotel deposits
However these weren’t huge issues and I would 100% return on my next trip
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Excellent Service
Dec 20, 2024Ken E
The Argonaut front desk run by Luis did an excellent job checking us in. Fantastic hotel and great location with superb staff. The accommodations weee clean and tidy. The Blie Mermaid restaurant in-house does a very good job. No complaints They allowed us to store our tandem bicycle that was a huge benefit.
Overall good experience; disappointed with treatment upon check-out.
Dec 15, 2024Joanne C
We flew in from Canada for a bucket list trip. The hotel amenities were excellent. Overall staff were kind, friendly and helpful. However, we purchased a resort package and were told upon check in that we had a daily 30$ credit (that we paid for) in addition to a 15$ daily credit, for total of 45$ daily for food and drinks. We asked for…
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We flew in from Canada for a bucket list trip. The hotel amenities were excellent. Overall staff were kind, friendly and helpful. However, we purchased a resort package and were told upon check in that we had a daily 30$ credit (that we paid for) in addition to a 15$ daily credit, for total of 45$ daily for food and drinks. We asked for clarification and were told three times at check in that we had 45$ daily to be credited for food and drinks, as long as we charged these to our room. Evidently, we ate more at the hotel restaurant for this reason. Upon check out, the hotel told us it was one or the other for a credit and not both. When I tried to explain that this was not what we were told upon check-in, the hotel staff laughed and made me feel stupid like I had misunderstood and then proceeded to ask if we wanted the 30$ or the 15$ credit - seriously? He did not make any attempts to resolve the situation, call a manager nor did he apologize. This was disappointing after such a great week, and expecting to have a larger rebate (in a very expensive city). I told him that I wasn’t saying he was wrong - but that this was not what we were told upon check in. We did not have time to argue as we had a flight to catch and the Uber was waiting. Mistake or not, it wasn’t our mistake and the credit of 45$ daily should have been honoured. Everything else was great, including the food.
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Lovely hotel and a great location.
Dec 14, 2024shelbyn01Perth, Australia
Great location, lovely unique hotel and friendly staff! Loved the hotel and the nautical theme. Staff were helpful and attentive. After travelling around the US, I love that a coffee machine is provided in the rooms! Can’t fault the hotel at all.
Best Hotel in SF!
Dec 12, 2024Andrea H
Best hotel! I stay frequently and every visit is lovely. Tenzin is kind and goes above and beyond for everyone.
The rooms are always clean, staff is kind, the lobby is amazing, the blue mermaid has amazing food, and the fireplace a cozy!!!!!!
Cute hotel in a great location
