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Argonaut Hotel 4-star

495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA

The Argonaut Hotel is a Kimpton Hotel located on the waterfront at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf, adjacent to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and across from the Hyde Street Pier.[more]

  • Amenity Highlights — Pets Allowed, Fitness Center or Spa, Business Center, Restaurant, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Average User Rating: 9.0 [rate it]
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User Reviews for Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco

Average User Rating: 9.0
Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[9.5] • Staff:[9.0] • Location:[9.5]
Based on 196 user ratings

Oct 16, 2009 by Suzanne from Palmyra,VA
Overall Rating: 5 Overall user rating

  • Location; free wine for 1 hour in lobby each evening.
  • Room was extremely small.

“Our room was smaller than those found in most European hotel. We couldn't pass each other, one had to step aside. My suitcase didn't fit between the end of the bed and the desk - I had to lift it over the set it on the floor next to the bed.”

Aug 18, 2009 by Pam from Cincinati,OH
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating

  • professional, unique setting & decor

“The porters/valet guys were the best. always remembered us and gave great advice. friendly and professional”

May 10, 2009 by Armand from Merced,CA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • The hotel was just everything that we could have wanted. View wonderful and very quiet.

“If we need to be in the city again for an overnight stay, we will certainly return to this hotel. We were very satisfied and happy.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Maria from Woodbridge, CT
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Staff was outstanding from the moment we arrived. Location excellent. Clean and friendly.
  • Nothing that I can think of at all.

“Our cab pulled up and Steve from the hotel took our bags and sent us down to the corner to see the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge. Apparently this nice of a sunset almost never happens due to the fog and he wanted us to see it. What a way to start our first visit to SF! We utilized the concierge endlessly for restaurants, rental cars, etc. We loved the wine hour.”

Aug 13, 2008 by David from Fort Lee, NJ
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Location and motif.
  • Nothing.

“Absolutely wonderful from top to bottom.”

Jul 30, 2008 by Liza from Nantucket, MA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Great location, quiet, clean, very responsive when called on to resolve problems.
  • Business center charged to use internet, no real sitting area in room.

“Over all our experience at the hotel was good and both times we had issues with the hotel they were resolved quickly. Great location and friendly responsive staff.”

Jul 23, 2008 by David from Roswell, GA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Free wine tasting.
  • Expensive parking.

“Large rooms in great location by Fisherman's Wharf.”

Jul 21, 2008 by Ernie from Mississauga, ON CA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Comfortable, clean and quiet. Fantastic location.
  • The maritime themed decor was a little odd.

“Despite the odd maritime themed interior decor (odd in my personal opinion only), this was an excellent hotel and I would stay here again.”

Jun 5, 2008 by Dwight from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Large fresh nautical styled rooms.
  • Door to room was installed inside-out. Push to open door, no manual security lock.

“Pleasant front desk. Clean, interesting rooms with a nautical flair. Family friendly, but also good for business travelers. Over-looking the Bay and Alcatraz and within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Very good value.”

Jun 4, 2008 by Barb from Olivehurst, CA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Hosted wine hour.
  • Over-the-top nautical theme.

“Overall a great hotel, great amenities, super helpful staff, clean. One gripe (besides the oh-my-god anchors everywhere decor): no extra outlets in the room for plugging in chargers, laptops, etc. All the extra outlets were in the bathroom. Other than that minor inconvenience, it was excellent!”

Jun 2, 2008 by Sharon from Dallas, TX
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Beautiful fireplace, wine tasting was wonderful in lobby.

“We loved the location, right on the Wharf. The hotel was nautical in theme, but not kitschy. It was elegant, and the staff was great, the lobby was beautiful and at 5pm the staff hosted a great wine tasting, so many travelers gathered around the gigantic fireplace. We met a couple from Britain who joined us for dinner later. The parking /entry was a mess, there is no safe or easy way to unload, we had to stop in the middle of the street after a few passes around the block. Otherwise we would definitely stay there again!”

Feb 19, 2008 by Alan from Pine River, MN
Overall Rating: 7 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Great Staff. Public areas are very nice.
  • The rooms are very small. No table in the room.

“Great location, great staff. This was a business/pleasure trip with my wife. The room had a tiny desk and no table. Working in the room was a task. Even so, the great service and location makes it a nice place to stay as long as your not spending to much time in the room.”

Feb 8, 2008 by Derek from Seattel, WA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

  • Friendly staff and excellent location.
  • Poor sound insulation between the rooms.

“Excellent hotel in prime position in Fisherman's Wharf. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are nicely decorated in a nautical theme. Free wine and beer in the lobby between 5 - 6 pm. Ridiculously expensive valet parking, 40 bucks to drive the car round the corner for one night.”

Jan 22, 2008 by Gary from Lake Elsinore Ca.
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Great service& staff.
  • No negatives.

“Me and my wife stayed there for 3 days. The hotel and staff were great.”

Dec 25, 2007 by Marilyn
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating

  • I loved the ambience and the helpful staff.

“It was a beautiful hotel with a central location. It had a nautical theme throughout. Overall a great stay. We will definitely be back every time we visit San Francisco.”

Dec 13, 2007 by Lori from Shoreview, MN
Overall Rating: 8 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • All calls for service, i.e. housekeeping were handled promptly.
  • The room was too small for a family of 4. No counterpace in bath. We constantly tripped over our suitcases. Horrible view.

“The room was advertised as having a great view over the bay. Our view was a brick wall. The pictures looked very roomy however there wasn't even room for our luggage (4 carryon pieces). We had to stack the luggage as not to trip over it getting in/out of the room. Perhaps they stuck us in a small room because we booked thru pl (?) The hotel was not full. There was a problem at check out because of pl/hotel error. This delayed our departure 15 minutes. We had to tip the taxi extra for the wait. Fortunately, the billing problem was resolved by the time we returned home. I may use pl again, but not when traveling with kids. The location was excellent and we truly enjoyed most of our meals at the restaurant (6 meals). The chowder was fab.”

Dec 12, 2007 by Bill W. from Suwanee, GA
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Awesome hotel. Perfect location. Walk 1 block and have the Irish coffee.
  • Perhaps rooms a touch small, but go to trip advisor and you'll see photos.

“Perfect location. Next to fishermans wharf and the park where the streetcars "sleep". In house restaurant was already closed at 9:10 pm, but walked 2 blocks for great crab legs, then grab an Irish coffee on the way back, but limit to 2 or you'll pay the price (like I did) the next am.”

Dec 5, 2007 by Richard from Nazareth, PA
Overall Rating: 9 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Great location, Neat Hotel, Great happy hour in lobby, Staff was great as well.
  • Did not have a pool.

“I would recommend this Hotel for many reasons. Location being the main reason. Staff was very nice and helpful as well.”

Nov 8, 2007 by Sarah from Fox Lake, IL
Overall Rating: 10 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

  • Free happy hour at 5pm everyday. Rooms were tasteful and comfortable. Turndown service was provided at night very nice.
  • Parking was $40 but that is to be expected downtown.

“Hotel service and staff was excellent! Free happy hour was provided at 5pm. Rooms were very cozy, clean and a tasteful nautical theme. We will be back it was a great time.”

Oct 10, 2007 by Carl from Superior, WI
Overall Rating: 6 Overall user rating
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

  • The atmosphere was great!
  • They charged for everything!

“This is a very nice and clean hotel. Staff was very friendly. We opened the curtain to find a wall, which is okay since the place seemed great. However, they charged for everything! The paper, charged. Ride to/from airport? Charged. Use their computer to get boarding pass? Sure for a charge! Print it? Sure, for a price.”

Amenities at Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco

  • Business Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Television with Cable
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