San Francisco: Argonaut Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

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Address: 495 jefferson st , San francisco 94109, United states
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Lonely Planet review

  • John A Vlahides
  • Lonely Planet author
Anchors aweigh for the Argonaut, the best hotel at Fisherman's Wharf. The over-the-top nautical theme begins outside the front doors, where doormen stand watch in navy-blue gold-striped pants and puffy white sleeves, like characters out of a Gilbert and Sullivan musical.

The Argonaut sits on the city's northern waterfront, directly across the road from the tall ships moored at San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and occupies a 1908 brick building that was once a fruit-canning warehouse. The hotel opened in 2003, and the jaunty-chic decor looks smart, but because of the building's historic-landmark status, designers were not allowed to alter the fundamental architecture. Rooms have huge, century-old wooden beams and exposed brick walls, which add a rich character, as do the porthole-shaped mirrors and the plush carpets with their dizzying pattern of stars. Though they have the amenities of an upper-end hotel, such as ultra-comfy beds and stereo CD players, some rooms are tiny, and get limited sunlight because of their small windows. But if you're willing to pay a premium, you can get a room with a mesmerizing bay view.

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Atmosphere: Boutique and Busy

Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 3:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 12:00 PM