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About the Hotel

495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109

Historic Waterfront Rooms

The Argonaut Hotel occupies a renovated early 20th-century fruit cannery warehouse, featuring exposed red-brick walls and wooden plank floors. Guest rooms include views of Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, or Alcatraz. Each room has a 50-inch HDTV with streaming services, a minibar, and a coffee maker with Starbucks coffee. Some rooms offer connecting options for families.

Blue Mermaid Dining

The onsite Blue Mermaid Restaurant serves homemade chowders, steamed mussels, and classic cioppino, prepared following Monterey Bay Aquarium's sustainable fisheries guidelines. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available daily, with happy hour from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Room service is offered until 9:00 PM, with brunch available on weekends.

Biking & Fitness

Guests can rent bicycles to explore the waterfront or ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. The 24-hour fitness center includes Precor treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and yoga mats. In-room yoga accessories are provided. The concierge can arrange guided historic waterfront tours with National Park Rangers on weekends.

Fisherman's Wharf Location

The hotel is steps from Ghirardelli Square, Hyde Street Pier, and Pier 39. The Powell & Hyde Cable Car Turnaround is adjacent to the property. Nearby attractions include the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Aquatic Park. Valet parking is available for $65 per day, with electric vehicle charging stations.

Concierge & Sustainability

The concierge assists with local experiences, including bike rentals and waterfront tours. The hotel uses EPA-approved cleaning products and large-format toiletries to reduce waste. ADA-compliant rooms feature roll-in showers or accessible tubs. Pet-friendly rooms are available for $100 per stay, with nearby parks for dog walking.

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Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
One-Bedroom Suite King Bed
2 persons
86 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access
2 persons
28 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
27 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Quadruple Room
2 persons
27 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
San Francisco 3.7 km
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 25.2 km
Oakland International (OAK) 33.1 km
Train
F Market Street Car 2.8 km
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 4.1 km
Underground
BART - Embarcadero Station 2.7 km
BART - Montgomery St. Station 2.7 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109
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495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109
Nearby
Harbour
Pier 39
130 m
Harbour
Fisherman's Wharf
250 m
Cable car ride
140 m
Mall
Ghirardelli Square
430 m
Museum
Mechanical Museum
520 m
National Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
30 m
Mall
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
430 m
Museum
Cartoon Art Museum
240 m
Pier 45 @ Fisherman Wharf
USS Pampanito
440 m
Pier 45
SS Jeremiah O'Brien
440 m
Harbour
Hyde Street Pier
60 m
900 Beach St San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime Museum
30 m
499 Jefferson St San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Aquatic Park
200 m
Park
George Sterling Park
80 m
Gallery
San Francisco Art Institute
520 m
Restaurants
Blue Mermaid Restaurant
30 m
471 Jefferson St
Capurro's Restaurant and Bar
80 m
498 Jefferson St
Cioppino's
120 m
400 Jefferson St
Jack's Cannery Bar and Oyster Pier
60 m
2801 Leavenworth St
Buena Vista Cafe
150 m
2765 Hyde St Fisherman's Wharf
Crabsters
140 m
2800 Leavenworth St A9
Joanie's Happy Days Diner
210 m
1329 Columbus Ave
Fisherman's Pizzeria
230 m
2800 Leavenworth St
Pompei's Grotto
210 m
340 Jefferson St
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