Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Hyde Street Pier

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Exterior
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Beach nearby
Water view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

City View Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 650 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Argonaut)

  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard, 2 Queen Beds (Interior)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Courtyard, 1 King Bed (Interior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Courtyard, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf stay.A stay at this Fisherman's Wharf hotel places you steps from Hyde Street Pier and within a 5-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square. Lombard Street and Pier 39 are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 22 min drive - 2.6 miles

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

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buena Vista Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cioppino's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scoma's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Argonaut Hotel

Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Hyde Street Pier
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Argonaut Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1909
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Argonaut Hotel offers 252 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. 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 laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 250 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Argonaut Hotel to the airport?

Argonaut Hotel is 20.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Argonaut Hotel?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Argonaut Hotel on Oct 5, 2025 start from $233.1, excluding 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.

Does Argonaut Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Argonaut Hotel.

How close is Argonaut Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.5 mi (29-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 4.6 mi (9-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Argonaut Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Argonaut Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Argonaut Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Argonaut Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 85.50 per day.

Does Argonaut Hotel have a pool?

Argonaut Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Argonaut Hotel have a restaurant?

Argonaut Hotel is home to Blue Mermaid, which features seafood, al fresco dining, and happy hour.

Does Argonaut Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Argonaut Hotel to downtown San Francisco?

Argonaut Hotel is 2.3 mi away from San Francisco.

Reviews

Argonaut Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 889 out of 1157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1157 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Ray, eugene

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very convenient and the area was safe and clean. The hotel had great ambiance and trendy decor. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The room was larger than it looks in photos. The fridge held a ton of leftovers and waters. Beds and pillows were comfy. The only complaint is....the shower tile grout and around the shampoo/soap dispensers inside had mold and mildew that needed attention. The rest of the shower and tub was clean, probably hard for housekeeping to get inside the shower for a proper clean. We will definitely stay again! Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Unfortunately there was only one chair in the room. My wife and I could not sit and have a coffee/drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, New Rochelle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Pier 39 & tourist attractions while still being classy & quiet. - - - Strongly recommend they add an eco-water filling station & get rid of the single use plastic water bottles that they hand out at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
loved staying here lots of character, clean and great location. we also enjoyed sitting by the fireplace in those big comfy chairs in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean majestic and updated. Beautiful deco
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISHA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, extremely clean rooms and comfortable beds. Loads of restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Cannon Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meilyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Argonaut was fantastic, the staff were really helpful and friendly and the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was really nice. My only complaint was in the restaurant where I had a white milk soup which was supposed to to be clam chowder. Worse clam chowder I’ve ever had- and no taste of clams. Just little crunchy veggies and 3 minuscule pieces of clam. Other than that- our stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was nice. Very expensive for overnight parking and additional fees we missed on booking thru hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel ended up being better than I thought. If you're a super light sleeper like I am, you may have issues unless you get a "courtyard" room (just inner walls & a couple plants.) My room was on the street but on the very backside of the hotel. Day time was still noisy but night was quiet enough. Beds/ pillows sup comfy. Inside dark/ no natural light but nice & clean. Only had drinks at the restaurant & they were so bad we sent them back. Didn't try the food. This was disappointing. ALL employees were nice & helpful. BUT our stay was tainted by a BUNCH of sneaky & undisclosed extra fees. They advertise valet parking as $75/ night (you have no other choice if you have a vehicle.) But when you checkout they charge you a "tax" on the valet so it ends up being $85/ night. Just be upfront & honest & say it's $85. Then all the other taxes/ fees also, which isn't necessarily the fault of the hotel. However they double charged us for parking. When we tried to call & discuss both the front desk guy & front desk manager tried to tell us the bill was correct & to just accept it. It was only after we didn't let up that they acknowledged & corrected the mistake. But even the correction they didn't fully refund us. Whether that was an honest accident or another sneaky attempt to extort more money, I'm not sure. They did eventually fix that as well but it required yet another phone call on our end. This truly soured the whole experience which was otherwise wonderful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025