Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco

4.5-star hotel

Argonaut Hotel

495 Jefferson Street | San Francisco, CALIFORNIA 94109, US View Map

8.7 V. good 1080 Reviews View Map

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Rooms

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

291 ft²

Courtyard viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

King Room

291 ft²

Bath or ShowerAir conditioningDesk

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

291 ft²

City viewLandmark viewBath or Shower

King Room - Disability Access

302 ft²

City viewLandmark viewBath or Shower

Courtyard View Queen Room

Courtyard viewBath or ShowerAir conditioning

Suite

851 ft²

Landmark viewRoom with viewBath or Shower

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access

302 ft²

City viewLandmark viewBath or Shower

City View Room with 2 Queen Beds - Accessible

City viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

Key facts

Property type: 4.5-star hotel
Area: Fisherman's Wharf
Address: 495 Jefferson Street | San Francisco, CALIFORNIA 94109, US
Nearby landmark: Museum of Ophthalmology · 0.1 mi (straight line)
Nearest airport: Metropolitan Oakland International Airport · 12 mi (straight line)
Check-in / check-out: 16:00 / 11:00
Top facilities: Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Restaurant, Bar, Free Wi-Fi
Rooms: 242
Guest score: 8.7/10 from 1,080 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

Front desk [24-hour]
Airport transfer
Great for activities
Located in heart of San Francisco

About Argonaut Hotel

Featuring in-room spa services, an onsite National Park Service museum, and a classic San Francisco seafood restaurant, the Argonaut Hotel offers a truly one-of-a-kind stay in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. This eco-friendly luxury hotel is set within the historic red-brick Del Monte Cannery building and offers beautiful views across San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available.

The Argonaut’s newly refreshed guestrooms (completed in Spring 2025) blend modern comfort with a sophisticated nautical style. Rooms feature rich blue-and-gold accents, exposed brick details, spacious layouts, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, in-room safe, and convenient filtered water stations on every guest floor. The Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar serves award-winning chowders and fresh seafood in a relaxed, historic setting—perfect for lunch, dinner, or cocktails after a day of exploring the Wharf.

Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, onsite business services, and immediate access to waterfront walking paths, historic ships, Cable Cars, and Ghirardelli Square. The USS Pampanito submarine is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and the Exploratorium is less than 2.5 miles away.

Top Amenities

Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness center
Restaurant
Bar
Airport shuttle
Pet-friendly

Location

495 Jefferson Street | San Francisco, CALIFORNIA 94109, US

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Services & Facilities

44 amenities in 12 categories.

Accessibility

2 items

Facilities for disabled guests available
Wheelchair accessible

Fitness Activities

1 item

Fitness center

Food & Drinks

3 items

Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee shop

General

6 items

24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Elevator
Non-smoking property
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Kid Friendly

2 items

Babysitting/Child Services
Books, DVDs, music for children

Languages spoken

5 items

English
Chinese [Mandarin]
French
German
Spanish

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Media & Technology

1 item

Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

6 items

Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Fire extinguishers
Ironing amenities
Family Rooms
Fireplace

Security

1 item

CCTV security in common areas

Services and Conveniences

9 items

Luggage storage & lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Ticket services
Concierge services
Massage services
Doorman

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ATM or cash withdraw on site
Laundry services
Tour services

Transportation

7 items

Airport Shuttle
Parking available (charges may apply)
Valet parking (charges may apply)
Parking Available
On-site parking
Car rental available

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Bicycle rental (charges may apply)

Business facilities

1 item

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

Check-in

16:00
Check-out

11:00
Front desk [24-hour]

Groups: When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 75 per day.
Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Children and extra bed policy: Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

FAQs about Argonaut Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Argonaut Hotel?

Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

What is there to see near Argonaut Hotel?

Places nearby include Museum of Ophthalmology, American Carousel Museum and San Francisco International Toy Museum.

Which facilities does Argonaut Hotel have?

Facilities include airport shuttle, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms.

Is there a fitness centre or gym?

Yes, there is a fitness centre on site.

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is available (charges may apply).

Is there a restaurant or bar?

Yes, there is a restaurant and a bar.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed (charges may apply).

Does Argonaut Hotel offer business services?

Yes, it offers meeting rooms.

How far is Argonaut Hotel from the airport?

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is about 12 mi away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.7 /10

V. good

Based on 1080 Reviews

Diane

young couple · May 30, 2026

10.0

Exceptional

Steve

young couple · May 31, 2026

10.0

Exceptional

Morgan

young couple · Jun 2, 2026

9.0

Amazing location and friendly staff.... Liked: Excellent location being just a few mins walk from Fisherman's Wharf and Lombard St, as well as a short uber to other tourist spots. Loved the room decor too! Disliked: Cleanliness could've been better and the hotel felt quite expensive for the amenitie

Mark

young couple · Jun 3, 2026

10.0

Lovely hotel you will have... Liked: Really nice hotel. Disliked: Nothing.

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Maynard

family with young children · Jun 5, 2026

10.0

Exceptional

Zoe

young couple · Jun 6, 2026

6.0

Nice stay but a few... Liked: Great location, stylish and large rooms Great views over Golden Gate Bridge Disliked: A few things in the room were a little temperamental - a couple of the lights didn’t work, the toilet flush sometimes worked and sometimes water just kept flowing, and the shower swi

Joanne

solo traveller · Jun 9, 2026

10.0

Exceptional Liked: Awesome

Janine

young couple · Jun 10, 2026

10.0

Perfect Hotel, highly recommend Liked: Highly recommend the Argonaut Hotel. My husband and I stayed in a 1 bed king suite with separate living area and it was huge! I love to book suite's for our holiday hotels with all the services for a spoil and to help with the holiday activities and this hote

Luciano

solo traveller · Jun 12, 2026

9.0

Superb

Adrian

young couple · Jun 13, 2026

9.0

Great location and hotel. Perfect...

Rabia

solo traveller · Jun 19, 2026

10.0

Exceptional

Ahmed

solo traveller · Jun 21, 2026

8.0

Very good

family with young children · Jun 22, 2026

8.0

Very good Liked: great location and comfy beds. Disliked: pretty expensive, but I think standard for SF

Judith

young couple · Jun 24, 2026

9.0

Pleasant hotel in a great... Liked: The location, on Fisherman’s Wharf, is great for exploring the area on foot. We loved the little wine bar adjoining the property, which had great wines and super friendly staff. Disliked: The lack of central lighting in the bedroom meant the room felt dark.

Geoffrey

solo traveller · Jun 25, 2026

10.0

Exceptional

Catherine

young couple · Dec 15, 2025

10.0

GREAT LOCATION!!! AWESOME STAFF!!!!

Alina

Couple · Dec 23, 2025

8.0

Nice hotel great location for tourists.

Dawn

Couple · Jan 15, 2026

9.0

Great location and view of the bay was amazing

Danielle

Family with young children · Jan 16, 2026

5.0

The location and cleanliness

Kazuo

Couple · Jan 19, 2026

9.0

Location. Friendly staff

Elizabeth

Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026

9.0

Breakfast was delicious! A wide variety on the menu and a friendly server. Efficient check-in including parking our rental car. The hotel is beautiful and very centrally located.

Greislye

Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026

1.0

We booked this hotel to celebrate our child’s 3rd birthday. I noted this in the special request section, and while I appreciated the small birthday treat left in the room, that was the only highlight. The hotel was visually beautiful and in a great location, I would not stay here again or recommend

Janet

Couple · Jan 28, 2026

10.0

Loved the location. Restored canning factory transformed into a luxury hotel. The bartender Jeff is so friendly and gave us superb advice about what to see and what places were t worth the trouble. We were so glad we followed his advice to visit the San Francisco Science Academy. Amazing experience

Allison

Solo Traveler · Feb 8, 2026

9.0

Perfect location. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was clean and amenities were well kept up.

Rosa

solo traveller · Feb 14, 2026

10.0

It was clean, nice, great!!

Rosa E.

Solo Traveler · Feb 14, 2026

10.0

It was clean, nice, great!!

Carmen

Family with young children · Feb 22, 2026

9.0

Beautiful, historic, and great location

Kylee

Family with young children · Mar 13, 2026

9.0

The Argonaut Hotel is in a wonderful location, right on Fisherman’s Wharf. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Bed and pillows were super comfortable, and despite being in a busy area, it was a quiet and peaceful experience.

Kristy

Family with young children · Mar 17, 2026

10.0

Argonaut went above and beyond for our recent birthday stay. The room, location, staff, amenities, restaurant, etc. were first class! Always on our list for return visits.

Tracey

group · Mar 19, 2026

9.0

Very comfortable bed