Argonaut, a Kimpton Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Lovely stay
Great location at Fisherman's Wharf/Cannery. Friendly staff, charming building and comfortable bed....
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McShoe
- Dec 18, 2012
Great Place to Stay in Fisherman's Wharf
This is a fabulous hotel. I always stay here when I come to the city.
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kcald3
- Aug 6, 2012
Nautical-themed luxury in National Park at Fisherman's Wharf
In partnership with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the Kimpton-owned Argonaut Hotel makes its home in the circa-1907 Haslett Warehouse, next to the historic Cannery building. Decor here is all about a nautical theme -- compasses, sails, rigging and ship wheels. The maritime motif continues in the on-site restaurant, the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar. Many guestrooms also feature views of Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Highlights
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
- Walk to Ghirardelli Square or The Presidio
- Hosted evening wine hour
- Spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge
- Savory chowder at the on-site restaurant and bar
Rooms
The Argonaut's accommodations truly celebrate history. Many of the 252 rooms and 13 suites include original exposed brick walls, large timbers and warehouse steel doors. Other details, such as whitewashed furniture and Captain's-style desk chairs, pay homage to the waterfront's nautical past. All rooms come standard with coffeemakers, Sony WEGA flat-screen televisions, honor bars, Aveda bath products and laptop-sized safes. Six rooms feature extra-long beds and higher shower heads for taller guests. Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available in all rooms (fees apply). Pets welcome (fees apply).
Features
The Argonaut shares the Haslett Warehouse with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's Visitor Center and Interactive Museum, which is dedicated to West Coast maritime history and the story of Fisherman's Wharf. The museum features a Farallon Island lighthouse lens and a shipwrecked boat. The adjacent Hyde Street Pier features a fleet of national historic landmark ships.
Inside the Argonaut itself, the on-site fitness center (open 24 hours) is complimentary. Spa services ranging from massage to facials and nail work are available in-room. The hotel also offers a hosted evening wine hour featuring local wines in the lobby area, known as the "Living Room."
The Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar -- the on-site restaurant -- serves casual fare and a hearty helping of Gold Era ambiance.
Transportation
- San Francisco International Airport (18 miles)
- Oakland International Airport (16 miles)
- Cable car stops (2 blocks)
- MUNI bus (1 block)
- BART (1 mile)
Attractions
- San Francisco Maritime National Park
- Ghirardelli Square
- Golden Gate Bridge
- The Presidio
- Alcatraz Island
- Union Square
- Theater District
- AT&T Park
- Golden Gate Park
Business
- 24-hour business center
- 9,000 square feet of meeting space in five flexible rooms
- The column-free Golden Gate Ballroom, the largest meeting room at Fisherman's Wharf
Policies and fees
- Valet parking is available (fees apply); all hybrid vehicles receive a 25 percent discount.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Argonaut, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms
- King Suite
- King Suite with one King bed 650 Square feet Aveda bath amenities
- Bay View King Suite
- Bay View King Suite 900 square feet Aveda bath amenities
- Accessible King Suite
- King Suite with accessible King bed 650 Square feet, Aveda bath amenities.
- Accessible Queen/Queen Room
- Accessible Queen Queen Room with two Queen beds 300 Square feet, Aveda bath amenities
- Acc King Deluxe Rm Roll in Showe
- 1 KG bd Roll in shower communication ftrs avail
- Queen/Queen Room
- Queen/Queen Room 300 Square feet, Aveda bath amenities
- King Deluxe Room
- King Deluxe Room, with one king bed. 300 Square feet, Aveda bath amenities.
- QN/QN Deluxe Room
- QN QN Deluxe Room with two Queen beds 300 Square feet Aveda bath amenities
- Bay View Queen Queen Room
- Quee/Queen Bay View Room 300 Square feet Aveda bath amenities
- Accessible Queen/Queen Bay View
- Newly Updated Accommodations 2 Queen accessible beds, 300 Square feet
- Accessible Queen/Queen Deluxe
- Queen Queen Accessible Deluxe Room with two Queen beds 300 Square feet, Aveda bath amenities
- Accessible King Deluxe Room
- King Deluxe Room, one King Bed. 300 square feet, Aveda bath amenities
- Acc QN/QN Bay Vw Roll in Shwr
- 2 Queen accessible beds, 300 Square feet
- Bay View King Room
- Bay View King Room, one King Bed. 300 square feet, Aveda bath amenities
- King Room
- King Room with a King bed, 300 square feet Aveda bath amenities
- One Queen Bed
- One Queen Bed 200 Square feet Aveda bath amenities
- Specialty Suite View
- Specialty Suite View 900 Square feet Aveda bath amenities
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 16.00, MI, S; San Jose International Airport, (SJC), 48.00, MI, N; Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 21.00, MI, NW;
- Area description
- City Center
Nearby points of interest
- Hyde Street Pier: 0 mi
- Ghirardelli Square: 0.1 mi
- Musee Mecanique: 0.2 mi
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 0.3 mi
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 0.3 mi
- San Francisco Experience: 0.5 mi
- Lands End: 0.5 mi
- Lombard Street: 0.5 mi
- Wyland Gallery: 0.6 mi
- Aquarium of the Bay: 0.6 mi
- Underwater World: 0.6 mi
- Alcatraz Island: 0.6 mi
- Pier 39: 0.6 mi
- Octagon House: 0.7 mi
- Port of San Francisco: 0.9 mi
- Hyde Street Pier: 0 mi
- Ghirardelli Square: 0.1 mi
- Musee Mecanique: 0.2 mi
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 0.3 mi
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 0.3 mi
- San Francisco Experience: 0.5 mi
- Lands End: 0.5 mi
- Lombard Street: 0.5 mi
- Wyland Gallery: 0.6 mi
- Aquarium of the Bay: 0.6 mi
- Underwater World: 0.6 mi
- Alcatraz Island: 0.6 mi
- Pier 39: 0.6 mi
- Octagon House: 0.7 mi
- Port of San Francisco: 0.9 mi
- Coit Tower: 0.9 mi
- Haas Lilienthal House: 1 mi
- Nob Hill: 1 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 1 mi
- Chinatown: 1.1 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 1.2 mi
- Lafayette Park: 1.2 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 1.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1.3 mi
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.5 mi
- Kertesz Gallery: 1.5 mi
- Union Square: 1.5 mi
- Palace of Fine Arts: 1.6 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 1.6 mi
- Exploratorium: 1.6 mi
- Japantown: 1.6 mi
- Japan Center: 1.6 mi
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1.6 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 1.6 mi
- Ferry Building: 1.7 mi
- Civic Centre: 1.7 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 1.8 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 1.8 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.9 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 1.9 mi
- Moscone Center: 2 mi
- San Francisco City Hall: 2 mi
- Walter Adams Gallery: 2 mi
- Pioneer's Monument: 2 mi
- San Francisco Symphony: 2 mi
Amenities
- 24 hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Air conditioned
- AM/FM alarm clock
- ATM/Cash machine
- Audio visual equipment
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge desk
- Conference facilities
- Conference suite
- Continental breakfast
- Desk with lamp
- DVD player
- Electronic door locks
- Elevators
- FEMA approved
- Hairdryer in room
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Maid service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini bar
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Pets allowed
- Phone with speaker
- Porters
- Radio
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Safe deposit box
- Security
- Smoke-free policy
- Sprinklers in rooms
- Telephone
- Television with cable
- Temperature control
- Turndown service
- TV
- TV remote control
- Valet parking
- Wake-up service
Dining
- Blue Mermaid Chowder House and Bar
- Located adjacent to the Argonaut Hotel on Fishermans Wharf the Blue Mermaid Chowder House and Bar is a classic San Francisco seafood restaurant serving casual fare and a large helping of Gold Rush Era ambiance Our Fishermans Wharf restaurant offers a menu
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (62)
Ratings and reviews for Argonaut, a Kimpton Hotel
- All travelers (62) 4.4 / 5
- Business (3) 4 / 5
- Couples (37) 4.5 / 5
- Families (15) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (3) 4 / 5
- Singles (1) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.6
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
McShoe
Lovely stay
Great location at Fisherman's Wharf/Cannery. Friendly staff, charming building and comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
kcald3
Great Place to Stay in Fisherman's Wharf
This is a fabulous hotel. I always stay here when I come to the city.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bigtrip
Big Kids Holiday
We recently stayed at the Argonaut on our stay in SF. We were travelling from Austrlaia to Dallas onto the Caribbean and then to Vegas and SF. This is the BEST accomodation of our trip! The staff starting with the bell hop were animated, friendly and extremely helpful. To the point of phone calls on the first night and the second last night to check if everything was ok!! The rooms were cute, clean, very comfortable and decorated beautifully to the theme. The beds were amazing and the rooms were quiet. The restaraunt was gorgeous and the food amazing (especially the chowder). And the hot chocolate and wine tasting in the afternoons topped it all off. And all within walking distance to the pier.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Definately dont miss out on dining here the food is gorgeous and the chowder is amazing to say the least. The staff are warm and friendly.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
CDOhio
Great location in San Francisco
The Argonaut Hotel was the perfect spot in San Francisco for our Spring Break. Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradelli Square... Perfect location. Steps from the cable car line, we were able to get anywhere in San Francisco.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
FunLovingBum
Watch out for $50 per night parking fees
The hotel was great and the room were very comfortable. There is no parking at the hotel and was valet parking only (off-site).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Boudin has a great breakfast and great clam chowder.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ejohnkim
better than expected
everything was better than i expected. except parking. room was same as picture, very clean and comfortable. looks like high class hotel. but there is no parking lot. you have two choice. valet or park at other place. valet is about $46 and other parking is about $30~$35 nearby hotel. I like everything except parking.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
2travel
In the Center of the Action
The hotel is within walking distance of all the tourist locations. We walked to Boudin, and Ghiradelli Square. We enjoyed Tiernan's Irish Pub just one block from our door. Tha hotel was delightful, wonderful Hot Toddys. The only drawback was the $61 dollars to park our vehicle for one night.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Eat at McCormik's in Ghiradelli Square. Great fish dinner.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Stieglitz
Funky hotel, but uneven staff
It's a Kimpton, which means it's post-modern and fun. Great location almost directly across from Fisherman's wharf. We had a long, narrow deluxe room with bricks on the wall, a tiny bathroom and a nautical theme throughout. But when we wanted to have a drink on the restaurant/bar patio at 4 pm, when there were 3 empty tables for two, we were asked to go inside since diners might want the table. That was a first for us! And when we pulled up to check in, the doorman never came to our car until we got out and said "we're checking in". And all this for almost $500 a night?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Ghiradelli Square is a few blocks away, but not what it once was. Save yourself the walk.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Legendary Tom
Argonaut - Great place but tight rooms
Excelent service at the hotel. Very clean, well managed property. Great location for anyone looking to spend time at Fisherman's Wharf. Very north end at Hyde Street. The only downside was the size of the room. Although very nicely appointed, the room was surprisingly small - difficult to get a suitcase past the emd of the bed and the wall.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge. Sounds like a great idea and it would be except there were so many poeple that biking was difficult. For sure don't do a tandem and plan on taking the ferry back if you go to Salsilito. Leave early to avoid the rush as much as possible. Bring a back pack to hold extra clothes to handle the temprature changes.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Argonaut, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel has an excellent location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
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