Resort Details
- Blue Mermaid RestaurantLocated in The Argonaut on Fishermans Wharf the Blue Mermaid Restaurant is an award winning San Francisco restaurant serving wharf fare.
- In Room DiningRoom Service is available through Blue Mermaid Restaurant Menu. Enjoy the delicious and high-quality selections from the privacy and comfort of your guest rooms. Hours vary and additional service charges apply.
- 24-hour front desk†
- Accessible facilities†
- Accessible rooms†
- Air conditioning†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Bell staff/porter†
- Business center†
- Catering services†
- Check-in kiosk†
- Children welcome†
- 24-hour front desk†
- Accessible baths
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
Audible emergency alarm for sight impaired guest
Closed caption TV
Emergency cord/button system in bedroom
Emergency procedures for people with disabilities
Grab bars in bathroom
Light switches in guest rooms for wheelchair user's height
Public areas wheelchair accessible
Raised toilet seat with grab bars
Service dogs allowed
Staff trained in service to disabled guests
Subtitles/closed captions available on TV
Telephone for hearing impaired
Wheelchair accessible elevators
Wide corridors
Wide entrance† - Accessible rooms†
- Air conditioning†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Bell staff/porter†
- Business center†
- Catering services†
- Check-in kiosk†
- Children welcome†
- Complimentary coffee in lobby
- Concierge desk†
- Conference facilities†
- Connecting rooms†
- Continental breakfast†
- Early check-in†
- Elevators†
- Full service housekeeping†
- High speed internet access for laptop in public areas†
- Hotspots†
- Housekeeping - daily†
- Interior corridors†
- Jogging track, Offsite
- Lounges/bars†
- Meeting rooms†
- Non-smoking rooms available†
- On-Site parking†
- Parking†
- Parking fee managed by hotel†
- Pets allowed†
- Restaurant†
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box†
- 2nd lock on guest doors
Alarms continuously monitored
Audible alarm smoke detectors in guest rooms
Audible alarms in hallways
Audible alarms in public areas
Auto link to fire station
Automatic fire doors
Basic medical equipment on-site
Building meets all current local, state and country building codes
Complies with Local/State/Federal fire laws
Dead bolts on guest room doors
Electronic room key
Elevator auto recall
Emergency back-up generators
Emergency evacuation plan
Emergency exit maps
Emergency info in room
Emergency lighting
Evacuation drills
Exterior doors (except lobby entrance) require key access at night
FEMA approved
Fire detectors in guest rooms
Fire detectors in hallways
Fire detectors in public areas
Fire extinguishers in hallways
First aid available
Guest room doors self-closing
Hard wired smoke detectors
Multiple exits on each floor
Parking area attendants
Room windows open
Secondary locks on room windows
Security
Sprinklers in guest rooms
Sprinklers in hallways
Sprinklers in public areas
Staff trained in CPR
Staff trained in duplicate key issue
Staff trained in first aid
U.S. Fire Safety compliant
Uniformed security
Ventilated stair wells
Video cameras at entrance
Video cameras in hallways
Video cameras in public areas
Video surveillance recorded 24 hrs a day
Viewports in guest room doors
Visual alarm smoke detectors in guest rooms
Visual alarms in hallways
Visual alarms in public areas
Well lighted exit signs† - Storage space†
- Turndown service†
- Valet parking†
- Valet same day dry cleaning†
- Wakeup service†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Business Center†
- Conference Suite†
- Meeting Facilities†
- Network/Internet Printing Available†
- On-Site Business Center†
† Fees may apply
- Weightlifting †
- Jogging trail †
- Mountain biking trail †
- Castro District
- BAY BRIDGE
- Golden Gate Park
- Twin Peaks
- Cable Cars
- The Cannery
- Muir Woods
- North Beach District
- The Presidio
- Fishermans Wharf
- Ghirardelli Square
- Alcatraz Island
- Lombard Street
- Moscone Cente
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Fort Mason
- Painted Ladies
- Exploratorium
- Cable Car Museum
- San Francisco Golf Club
- War Memorial Opera House
- Cannery Row
- San Francisco Zoo
- Oracle Arena
- Union Square
- North Beach
- Coit Tower
- Chinatown
- ATT Park
- Levi Stadium
- Pier 39
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
8014 reviews
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Dec 12, 2025Two Thumbs Down
What an unpleasant stay. I arrived close to 1 in the afternoon and was told by Stephen that check in was not until 4, and that they would call and text when the room was ready - likely in an hour's time. Two and a half hours later, after watching a stream of people being checked in immediately (and receiving NO call or text), I approached the front desk and went back to Stephen who looked startled and said something under his breath indicating he had forgotten all about me. Once in my room, I found that it to be really cold and despite turning the thermostat as high as it could go (78 F) the room remained cold (the heat did not kick in until evening, which makes me believe the thermostat is controlled centrally and this is their way of saving on their bill). The rooms are quite small. There are no toiletries available, and the towels were unacceptably frayed (see photo). We were all awakened by a fire alarm that went off at 1:45 in the morning. When I made it downstairs, there was a staff person behind the desk who told us to wait outside until they figured out the source of the alarm. The alarm continued to sound for about 30 minutes while we all stood outside in the freezing cold. NO ONE came to give us an update or brought blankets or anything. In fact, when the alarm stopped and we went inside there was NO ONE FROM STAFF around, anywhere. It really felt like we were all on our own. Bizarrely, there are no signs for the elevator on the floors anywhere, which is a danger. And the elevator is tucked in a corner such that I had to walk the entire floor every time to find it. The next morning when I waited in line to check out, I overheard the front staff tell the guest checking out in front of me that the fire alarm was NOT their fault, that the blame was to be placed on a bunch of kids who were smoking and triggered the alarm. The word "sorry", "my apologies", "sorry for the inconvenience" did not come out of his mouth. Just a whole lot of defensiveness and defiance. Nor did the hotel offer discounts for the disruption. There was not so much as an email apology. The best thing about the hotel is the neighborhood. But there are other hotels around. I will NEVER stay at this hotel again. It is honestly one of the most unpleasant stays I have had, and I travel a lot.
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Nov 30, 2025First trip to San Francisco
I stayed at the Argonaut Hotel on a trip to San Francisco. Location in Fisherman’s Wharf was excellent and close to many restaurants, shops and other tourist destinations. Easy to navigate the area around the hotel. The Argonaut has valet parking which we used with prompt in and out service. I saw some reviews that people said that the cost was too expensive for parking, but I found it to be comparable to other big cities such as Chicago.Hotel employees we encountered were friendly and outgoing. Our room was spacious and clean and had nice bedding and bathroom toiletries. We used restaurant for breakfast and it was okay. Our server was nice but kind of slow on bringing stuff. I would recommend this hotel and I would stay here again.
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Nov 29, 2025
One of the best stays I have ever had!
They have a really good location, really good service, really good sleep quality(coming from a person with insomia), good atmosphere,etc.(and if you worry about a bad expirience with the staff I sure asure you you’re not gonna have a bad one here).I want to say that this hotel is perfect for any occasion family, friend’s trip, partners trip, business trip, etc. it has a restaurant downstairs and a zone of conferences so it’s a really good option if you’re in a buissnes trip; if not it’s totally okay because it will not cause any trouble on your stay.the last thing I want to say is that In here we met Enrique he’s a beautiful human, his kind, perfect attitude,and he’s working quality is one of the best one’s I have ever had. He made our trip different in a good way because of his kindness and working attitude I REALLY think he should have an upgrade or a raise, thank you Enrique you sure did our trip expirience a lot better!
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Nov 26, 2025
The best hotel EVER
The best hotel ever, they’re really nice, everything is very clean, everything is really awesome. It has a great location, a great service, etc. I would come back every time. They treat you really well and I recommend this for everyone, family’s, partners,friends trip, etc. i promise you will want to come back again It’s AWESOME. I want to give a shoutout to Stephanie G, you guys should give her a raise, she always has a great attitude, is REALLY nice, etc. I’m proud to say in here I had one of the BEST stays of my life.
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Nov 23, 2025Great hotel, could be better.
Great hotel, could be better. Amazing and surprisingly quiet location in a very picturesque place right on water line, beautiful view of Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge from the marina park across the street, nice stylish interior, clean room, good service, good restaurant downstairs. However, something like shower is an important part of the experience, and the shower was not great, the water pressure was low, the shower head had only one setting, and there was no handheld shower. So, giving 4 stars.
- AdvisoryValet parking with in/out privileges is $75 + tax and $85 + tax for oversized vehicles, per day. This fee will be charged & collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort Fee: $36 (Plus Tax) per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Kids Stay Free Policy : Maximum number of children per paid adult: 0Maximum child age: 17
- Pet Policy : Pets Allowed