Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

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Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Blue Mermaid
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Standard Room
King Room Suite with a Bay View

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

  • Bar
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

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 3 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, 37" flat-screen HD Sony TV, pay-per-view films, CD and DVD players, WebTV*, WiFi*, coffee maker, honour bar*, safe, essential travel items kit, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Standard Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

  • Exclusive Virgin Holidays Favourites benefits:

    Complimentary room upgrade: receive a complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Room (these are exterior facing rooms with cannery and city views).

    Offers are based on stays completed between 1 Aug '19-31 Dec '20, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.

Why is this a Virgin Holidays Favourite?

Great location in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.

Coastal inspired boutique hotel.

Exclusive Virgin Holidays benefits:

  • Complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Room with cannery and city views, valid for stays completed between 1 Aug '19–31 Dec '20, subject to availability (may be withdrawn at any time).

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).

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - $10 credit for Blue Mermaid - WiFi - Fitness centre access - 2 hours bicycle rental (subject to availability) - Discount at Ben & Jerry’s - 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. 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 Oh wow!

Sep 18, 2019 658grahamp London, United Kingdom

Walked into the Argonaut Suite (Room 345 - recommended) with my husband and was met by a classy suite with views of (I kid you not) Ghirardelli, the cable car turntable, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz in the bay. We then proceeded to have 4 great nights enjoying the hotel, the sights and the city. I envy those who get to stay here in… Read more
Walked into the Argonaut Suite (Room 345 - recommended) with my husband and was met by a classy suite with views of (I kid you not) Ghirardelli, the cable car turntable, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz in the bay. We then proceeded to have 4 great nights enjoying the hotel, the sights and the city. I envy those who get to stay here in future. This is not to say there aren’t niggles: drop the ‘price tag on everything’ policy (a free bottle of water of two isn’t really going to hit the bottom line at these room rates); up the water pressure; sort out the electrics so you can use a wall switch rather than have to switch on every-single-light-in-the-room individually; and please, please sort out the Dish TV system! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good hotel, good location

Sep 17, 2019 toky302 London

I stayed at the Arganout for 4 nights and found the stay very pleasant. The rooms are comfortable and very clean, if not a little OTT with the nautical theme. The location is great for taking in all the attractions and a would definitely recommend this hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfortable, stylish boutique on the wharf

Sep 17, 2019 andyww18 Savelletri, Italy

Good sized room with bay and bridge view and a very comfortable king bed . Great location for the sights , wandering and people watching . Plenty of good food within an easy Uber . Breakfast was well prepared and good choices freshly prepared and with 3 nights get a 10% discount by eating it in the hotel each day - better anyway than most local… Read more
Good sized room with bay and bridge view and a very comfortable king bed . Great location for the sights , wandering and people watching . Plenty of good food within an easy Uber . Breakfast was well prepared and good choices freshly prepared and with 3 nights get a 10% discount by eating it in the hotel each day - better anyway than most local choices . Nice touches like games in the large lounge . Front of house staff very helpful . Decent bath and shower but could be better with standalone power shower that seems so difficult to find in US boutique hotels Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel with chic nautical theme

Sep 17, 2019 Sarah S Seattle, Washington

With the turntable for the cable car right outside our window and all the restaurants, shops and activities of Fisherman's Wharf right outside the door, we were very happy staying at the Argonaut for our two days in SF on a driving trip (do check hotel parking rates—pretty steep!). Staff were impeccable and helpful, and when we arrived late, we… Read more
With the turntable for the cable car right outside our window and all the restaurants, shops and activities of Fisherman's Wharf right outside the door, we were very happy staying at the Argonaut for our two days in SF on a driving trip (do check hotel parking rates—pretty steep!). Staff were impeccable and helpful, and when we arrived late, we were even able to get a table just after closing time for a delicious meal at the Blue Mermaid hotel restaurant. Room service breakfast was also top-notch. The exposed brick, oversized porthole shape mirror, and other references to SF's seafaring history created a fun ambiance. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfortable, casual, and convenient to waterfront

Sep 17, 2019 wcmdoc Newton, Massachusetts

Comfortable, convenient. Really good attached casual restaurant. Room quiet and comfortable. No significant negatives. Solid value. Waterfront location is very touristy, but hotel is surprisingly quiet.