An ode to both the Gold Rush era and its waterfront location, The Argonaut crushes on-trend nautical elegance without sacrificing history and is our default choice for San Fran.

Taking design cues from its 1907 Haslett Warehouse building, The Argonaut, sitting at the quiet end of Fisherman’s Wharf, is a satisfying blend of original brick walls, Douglas Fir beams, wide plank floors and ship wheels on the walls. Open the front door and you can almost see boats of crab bobbing on the water. Bellmen are dressed in nautical style, steamer ship style chairs furnish the living room and the courtyard is put to stunning use with hypnotic fire pits, a selection of games and a menu of micro-brew beers and handcrafted cocktails. The Blue Mermaid restaurant employs a similar vibe with a rough-hewn timber and thick braided rope design and cracking views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Why we love Argonaut Hotel

  • They’ve sneaked in fire pits, seafood and rooms with incredible views to make this former fruit cannery full of flavour

  • Order their award-winning crab and corn chowder at Blue Mermaid and get a real taste of San Francisco

  • Use one of the hotel's bikes to cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge

  • Explore San Francisco the traditional way - the Powell & Hyde Cable Car Turnaround is within walking distance

4 stars
San Francisco
11 hours
Close to Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, a few steps from the Hyde Street cable car
Approx. 45 minutes by BART plus a 5 minute walk from the airport or 30 minutes by road
Wellness, City Hotel

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Located adjacent to the Argonaut Hotel on Fisherman's Wharf, the Blue Mermaid is a classic San Francisco seafood restaurant, famed for its homemade chowder.

Blue Mermaid Restaurant
Serving casual, ethically sourced fare and a large helping of Gold Rush Era ambiance.

Mingle with the locals at a the Blue Mermaid's famous weekend brunch.

The fitness centre is open 24/7 or you may prefer to stretch out in the privacy of your room on the yoga mat provided.

Start each day with some in-room yoga, enjoy the delights of Pier 39, hire a bike locally and cycle along the bay front and over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Certified as a Green Business by the Department of the Environment, there's plenty of eco friendly practices here. LED lighting and Green Certified cleaning products are used, you'll find large pump bottles in the bathrooms and water-saving systems have been installed. Food served at Blue Mermaid is in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable fisheries guidelines.

Guests will be asked to provide a credit card with the front desk before signing privileges will be permitted.

Minimum check-in age is 21 years for lead guest.

Locally Paid Fees & Taxes: Expect to pay approximately $30 per room per night for hotel resort fees and local taxes.

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