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Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
495 Jefferson Street at Hyde, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Ranked #6 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2030 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very friendly(88)
  • Free wine(67)
  • Nice touch(43)
  • Hyde street(29)
  • Front door(17)
  • Would DEFINITELY recommend(14)
  • Next time(13)
  • First nights(13)
  • Other room(11)
  • King bed(10)
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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Throw in FANTASTIC staff, HUGE suites, access to everything and it's perfect! The wine reception in the afternoon was very fun. We met people from all over the world. The cable car is right next door, the harbor is just across the street. TONS of restaurants w/i just a few blocks...Could have not been better!

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Long Beach, California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

My sister and My daughter live in and around the San Francisco Bay area so i have little opportunity in the past to experience the true tourist perspective. My wife, four year old daughter and local 21 year old daughter decided on this hotel. I decided to booked a suite. It was a bit more than i usually like to... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at this hotel over the winter for my daughter's birthday trip to San Francisco, and we brought our little dog along for good measure. This hotel is lovely in a renovated historic buiding, and all the common areas as well as the rooms have chill nautical motifs with sophisticated tones. The location is perfect at the very end... More

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Herndon, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

I stayed here for a week and the service was great. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. Every evening they had a wine and hors d'oeuvre hour which was a great way to socialize with other guests and find out about all the fun things going on.

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West Midlands
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The Argonaut is a beautiful looking hotel with lovely rooms and nice touches such as the complimentary wine, however a few things let it down for us. The first and main frustrations were led by the overall naiveté of front desk staff, their lack of welcome and their dismissive attitude - our four interactions with them were the same and... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

This is a classic hotel with amazing service! The staff are courteous, helpful, and always cheerful. I consider myself very picky when it comes to hotel cleanliness, and this hotel gets a perfects score. The bathrooms are immaculate, the lines clean and crisp. Spring for a room with the Bay view. You can hear the street performers, see Alcatraz, the... More

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San Francisco, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

I booked the hotel for the second time for my parents who were visiting from Florida. The staff was so great to them and upon check in, they got an upgrade to a suite. The location is fabulous, the hotel is lovely and the rooms have a comfy sea motif with lovely bedding and amenities. It is just a perfect... More

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Sydney, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Check in was a breeze. Waited less than 5 minutes and was given our directions to the room. This hotel possibly had the best service of any hotel I have stayed at anywhere in the world. Nothing was ever a problem for any staff member and most went out of their way to help you out. Absolutely awesome. Stayed in... More

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Wynnewood, PA
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

The Argonaut hotel is nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. If you're looking for easy access to the piers or want to hop on a cable car, literally 50 feet away, the Argonaut could not be in a better location. The hotel is in a converted cannery warehouse, so it looks square and plain from the outside.... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Fisherman´s Wharf is an interesting place to be, even though I would not recommend someone to be at this neighborhood in SFO. Argonaut is a Thematic Hotel... the theme is Dull Experience at a Great City!!!

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David von Winckler, General Manager at Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
29 May 2012

Fernando Spnola - I was alarmed to read your review! We have been called many things in my years here, but "dull" is a first for me. Usually we are known for being playful and unique. I am sorry that this was not your experience, and that it appears you did not get to check-out our afternoon ice tea service... More

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Address: 495 Jefferson Street at Hyde, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94109
Price range (per night):* S$307 - 685

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