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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
Quadruple Room
Max:
4 persons
295 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access
Max:
4 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Landscape view
Heating
Air conditioning
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Queen Room
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2 persons
220 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
San Francisco 2.3 mi
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 15.7 mi
Oakland International (OAK) 20.6 mi
Train
F Market Street Car 1.7 mi
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 2.5 mi
Underground
BART - Embarcadero Station 1.7 mi
BART - Montgomery St. Station 1.7 mi

Facilities

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

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid 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

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

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Mirror
  • 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
500 ft
Harbour
Fisherman's Wharf
900 ft
Cable car ride
500 ft
Mall
Ghirardelli Square
1500 ft
Museum
Mechanical Museum
1800 ft
National Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
100 ft
Mall
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
1500 ft
Museum
Cartoon Art Museum
800 ft
Pier 45 @ Fisherman Wharf
USS Pampanito
1500 ft
Pier 45
SS Jeremiah O'Brien
1500 ft
Harbour
Hyde Street Pier
200 ft
900 Beach St San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime Museum
100 ft
499 Jefferson St San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Aquatic Park
700 ft
Park
George Sterling Park
300 ft
Gallery
San Francisco Art Institute
1800 ft
Restaurants
Blue Mermaid Restaurant
100 ft
471 Jefferson St
Capurro's Restaurant and Bar
300 ft
498 Jefferson St
Cioppino's
400 ft
400 Jefferson St
Jack's Cannery Bar and Oyster Pier
200 ft
2801 Leavenworth St
Buena Vista Cafe
500 ft
2765 Hyde St Fisherman's Wharf
Crabsters
500 ft
2800 Leavenworth St A9
Joanie's Happy Days Diner
700 ft
1329 Columbus Ave
Fisherman's Pizzeria
800 ft
2800 Leavenworth St
Pompei's Grotto
700 ft
340 Jefferson St
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