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Argonaut Hotel

495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94109
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Immerse yourself in the Wharf’s rich history and present-day character at our award-winning San Francisco boutique hotel. The Argonaut Hotel merits a term like iconic both for its past and its present. A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award for over 20 consecutive years, the Argonaut boasts a location just as noteworthy as its accolades and high-touch service. Guests wake to views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge at our waterfront, San Francisco boutique hotel before venturing mere steps to explore Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, and some of the city’s best parks. Our 252 luxurious and recently refreshed guest rooms and hotel suites are thoughtfully appointed to celebrate the rich history of our restored building and the colorful character of Fisherman’s Wharf. Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Bay complement spacious layouts, delightful design, and eco-friendly amenities. Our historic, waterfront meeting space is so much more than your average conference center in San Francisco – explore our virtual tours to get a taste of what to expect. Bursting with character and flexible to a variety of group sizes, our approximately 9,000 sq. ft. of event space is guaranteed to keep attendees inspired. Argonaut Hotel is certified as a Green Business by the Department of the Environment and has been recognized with 4 Green Keys by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. In addition, our sustainable San Francisco hotel has earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification and achieved GreenLeader Gold Level status with TripAdvisor.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1907
Renovated2025
Total meeting space9,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms252
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Conde Nast - #8 Hotel in San Francisco US News & World Report Best Hotels In San Francisco – Silver Badge San Francisco Department of the Environment Green Business of the City and County of San Francisco - SmarterTravel 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 4 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 8/31/2011 Expires: 9/1/2026

Need dates

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Nov 12, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Mar 16 - Aug 31Nov 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
9,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,650 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,200 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,500 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
380

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
4,200 sq. ft.
113 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
380
--
300
380
210
-
100
1,200 sq. ft.
32 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
32
90
80
120
60
28
40
1,200 sq. ft.
32 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
32
90
80
120
60
28
40
1,800 sq. ft.
47 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
150
40
120
100
150
78
-
45
2,400 sq. ft.
66 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
240
65
180
160
240
130
-
78
3,000 sq. ft.
80 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
260
75
210
168
260
--
85
650 sq. ft.
18 x 37 sq. ft.
12 ft.
60
22
40
50
60
30
20
25
2,200 sq. ft.
136 x 16 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
--
100
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1,800 sq. ft.
-
18 ft.
300
-
125
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
252
Single (1 bed)
131
Single (1 bed) rate
$229.00 - $799.00
Double (2 beds)
109
Double (2 beds) rate
$229.00 - $799.00
Suites
13
Tax rate
8.625%
Occupancy rate
17.695%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 16.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )

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Alcatraz
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Ghiraradelli Square
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Moscone Convention Center
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The Exploratorium
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Affiliated Organizations (2)

Cvent Luxury Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut Hotel anchors a prime section of Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s most popular destination.
Cvent Luxury Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Over the last 35+ years, Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ hand-selected portfolio of experience-driven hotels and resorts has continued to deliver.

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Argonaut Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Argonaut Hotel regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Argonaut Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Argonaut Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Argonaut Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Argonaut Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Argonaut Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CH&LA, CalOSHA, CDC, DPH, Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Does Argonaut Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, See https://www.argonauthotel.com/stay-safe-start-living/
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