Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Star rating

Courtyard Two Queen
Lobby and Living Room
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Courtyard King
Blue Mermaid
Lobby and Living Room
Bay View Two Queen
King Room Suite with a Bay View
King One Bedroom Suite
Courtyard Two Queen
Lobby and Living Room
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Courtyard King
Blue Mermaid
Lobby and Living Room
Bay View Two Queen
King Room Suite with a Bay View
King One Bedroom Suite

The hotel

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.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco was perfect for my recent stay.

مايو 28, 2025 Dara C

We recently stayed at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco and had a fantastic experience! 🏨 Situated in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, the Argonaut is just steps away from the cable car turntable and Ghirardelli Square and a few blocks down from Pier 39. While the area is bustling with tourists, it offers convenient access to many attractions… Read more
We recently stayed at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco and had a fantastic experience! 🏨 Situated in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, the Argonaut is just steps away from the cable car turntable and Ghirardelli Square and a few blocks down from Pier 39. While the area is bustling with tourists, it offers convenient access to many attractions and transportation. From the moment we entered, the inviting atmosphere and helpful staff made us feel welcome. The hotel's nautical theme, with its exposed brick walls, wooden beams and maritime decor, adds a charming touch. 🛏️We stayed in a City View King Room overlooking the cable car turntable. Despite some nearby construction, the view was still enjoyable and is sure to improve once the work is completed. The room was spacious, clean, and the bed was comfortable. There were a few dust bunnies along the wooden beams, but nothing that detracted from our stay. 🍽️ The Blue Mermaid restaurant. The French toast was exceptional! We’re from south Louisiana 💜💛💜 and know a thing or two about donuts and French toast and my son said it was the best he’s ever had. Chef’s Kiss! It was so good, it would be worth it to just stop in for breakfast even if you didn’t choose to stay at the hotel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Staying in Fisherman’s Wharf is undoubtedly touristy, but it was exactly where we wanted to be. The Argonaut Hotel's prime location, comfortable accommodations, and attentive staff made our trip memorable. Thank you for having us! We would gladly stay here again on our next visit to San Francisco. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It was fine……..but disappointing

مايو 27, 2025 Noo36 London

Good bits: the location, the view from our room of the bay and Alcatraz, the complimentary bottled water at reception. Bad bits: not good value for money - our suite was very expensive and the rest of the hotel did not live up to expectations. Service was non existent - we took our own bags to our room (no assistance was offered), every time we… Read more
Good bits: the location, the view from our room of the bay and Alcatraz, the complimentary bottled water at reception. Bad bits: not good value for money - our suite was very expensive and the rest of the hotel did not live up to expectations. Service was non existent - we took our own bags to our room (no assistance was offered), every time we tried to call guest services we got an AI bot that was utterly useless and infuriating. The restaurant was average with surly service and very expensive. Our one and only experience with the concierge on our first morning was so poor we relied on Google from there on in - she ignored the questions we asked and tried to upsell us on things we weren’t interested in. The one piece of info we did get out of her turned out to be incorrect. The hotel is in a beautiful old building but alas feels soulless in the communal areas and there is no sense of a ‘hub’. Staff weren’t rude but neither were they friendly. There was little proactivity - there was a lot of chatting amongst themselves while guests stood around waiting for attention. Overall our stay was not terrible, but neither was it great and for the money we spent it wasn’t good value so we could not recommend it. We were not asked about our stay at checkout. I was send a satisfaction questionnaire after leaving which I filled out honestly but the hotel has not followed up about any of our feedback. It just felt like they didn’t care very much. A real shame. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our favorite hotel!

مايو 24, 2025 DIANA C

We love the Argonaut Hotel. This is our second Visit . We chose the Hotel for the location, the service, the ambiance the rooms We were surprised to be greeted by Angel again , he is so friendly and helpful. We also upgraded to a corner suite! This offers such comfort and a cozy place to relax. Angel was friendly every time we walked by the… Read more
We love the Argonaut Hotel. This is our second Visit . We chose the Hotel for the location, the service, the ambiance the rooms We were surprised to be greeted by Angel again , he is so friendly and helpful. We also upgraded to a corner suite! This offers such comfort and a cozy place to relax. Angel was friendly every time we walked by the desk. Also enjoyed, Stephen, Brendan and coco. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poor service marred an otherwise fine stay

مايو 22, 2025 Go41713521862

The hotel is very comfortable. Service is generally very good. I stayed at this hotel for a week. However, for one day of my stay the service failed to provide me with any towels or even a bath mat. I had to run to an important meeting and, without these basic amenities, had to resort to drying myself with hand towels. That was -- and is--… Read more
The hotel is very comfortable. Service is generally very good. I stayed at this hotel for a week. However, for one day of my stay the service failed to provide me with any towels or even a bath mat. I had to run to an important meeting and, without these basic amenities, had to resort to drying myself with hand towels. That was -- and is-- unacceptable. I complained to the hotel and was ignored. For that reason I am downgrading the hotel's review. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay!

مايو 22, 2025 Barbrook Hertfordshire

This hotel was amazing. Very friendly staff, wonderful room. Superb location for sight seeing. We only used the restaurant for breakfast but cannot fault anything about it. We would totally recommend this hotel and will most definitely be back!