Argonaut Hotel

Hotel address: 495 Jefferson Street at Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA, US 94109
Phone number: 415-563-0800

Hotel Description

The Argonaut Hotel is a Kimpton hotel located on the waterfront at the west end of fisherman's wharf, adjacent to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and across from the Hyde Street Pier. The Argonaut Hotel is a four story original red brick building that covers half of a block. Argonaut Hotel's d�cor generates a sense of Adventure with model sailboats, astronomer's clock, ship helm, wood plank flooring and a front desk that resembles a steamer trunk. Ceiling lights mimic a starry night above the hotel's "Living Room" lobby that opens to a marble fireplace surrounded by a luxurious sitting areas. Each evening guests are invited to embrace adventure during the Living Room's Hosted Evening Wine Reception. Hotel amenities include concierge and business services, complimentary WiFi Internet, complimentary overnight shoeshine, valet parking and 24-hour fitness center. Argonaut Hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes pets with a treat and food and water dishes to use during their stay. Walking services are also available. Bold, nautical themes brighten the 252 guestrooms with custom furnishings and rich fabrics. Standard amenities include plush robes, L'Occitane bath products, complimentary yoga accessories to use during your stay, A/C, 2-line phone with voicemail, hairdryer, minibar, morning paper, room service and flat-screen television with on-demand movies. In-room spa services are also available to enhance a day of adventure or work. The Argonaut Hotel also features Kimpton's Forgot It, We've Got It program, where toiletry items that you may have left at home are complimentary provided for a carefree vacation. Guests and local families flock to the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar. Adjacent to the hotel, this warm and relaxed eatery tempts all with its late 19th century interior design and enticing seafood menu. The Argonaut Hotel is a smoke free establishment.

Surrounding Area

Location description: Argonaut Hotel is 17 miles from San Francisco Int'l Airport. The newest addition to Kimpton Hotel's, this premier hotel is located along Fisherman's Wharf with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Maritime Historical Park, Alcatraz Island and Aquatic Park. Argonaut Hotel is adjacent to the Cannery, which features outdoor cafes, a weekend farmer's market, live entertainment, 25 boutique shops and diverse eateries. Argonaut Hotel also shares space with the Maritime National Historical Park museum that is dedicated to the West Coast's maritime history. Guest rooms feature views of San Francisco bay, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Aquatic Park and the cannery.

Areas served: San Francisco

Airports: -SFO- San Francisco International Airport is 17 miles north. -OAK- Oakland Airport is 16 miles northwest.

Property Information - Argonaut Hotel

Hotel rating: 4 STAR
Number of floors: 4
Number of Rooms: 252
Opened in 1909
Renovated in 2003
Check in time: 3:00 PM
Check out time: 12:00 PM
Native currency: USD
Rate Disclaimer: All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.

Room Description

Guest Room Descriptions (Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.) Turn of the century architecture, complete with red brick walls and douglas fir wood beams embodies the authentic nautical history and flare of the San Francisco waterfront in the early 1900s. The hotel is decorated with rich color schemes of navy blues,

Guest Room Descriptions (Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.)

Meeting Facilities

Meeting Facilities Total meeting facility space of 7,050: three meeting rooms, one boardroom and pre-function space, all located on the first floor of the hotel. * Haslett rooms a and b can be combined into one 2400 square foot room * Haslett rooms a, b and c can be combined into one 4200 square foot room * Del Monte board room is 650 square feet * Pre-function space is 2200 square feet * Wireless & wired high speed internet access and video conferencing available (fee) Equipment provided: - Copying, faxing and printing services - Blackboards - Dry-erase boards - Flip charts - Easels - VCRs - Monitors - Overhead projectors - Slide projectors - Projection screens Meeting room name approximate size (square feet) Pre-function space 2200 Constellation room 650 Golden Gate ballroom 4,200 Golden Gate a (column-free) 1,200 Golden Gate b (column-free) 1,200 Golden Gate c (column-free) 1,800 Golden Gate a and b 2,400 Total meeting room space 4,850 Total meeting facility space 7,050

Business Services The Argonaut hotel has business services available through the front desk. Business services include: . High speed internet access in lobby . Wireless internet connection in lobby . Faxing . Coping . Fed EX, UPS, and U.S. mail shipping . Printing Some services do have a fee and can be charges to your room account.

Restarant Information

Dining Blue Mermaid Chowder house and bar (breakfast, lunch and dinner) open 7:30am to 10pm daily. Located adjacent to the Argonaut Hotel, the restaurant offers classic preparations of fresh seafood and homemade chowders in a casual ambiance, featuring a full bar and outside seating. In addition, the hotel offers a complimentary evening wine reception daily 5-6pm in our lobby living room.

Recreations

Health and Fitness The Argonaut Hotel features a fitness center on the second floor of the hotel that includes cardio and strength equipment. The fitness center, which is approximately 1224 square feet, is complimentary for hotel guests and is accessible through the use of an electronic room key. The fitness center is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.

Sports and Recreation Golf: 2 miles away from award winning public and private courses. Double-decker driving range is less than 1.5 miles south. Baseball: PAC-Bell park-home of the San Francisco Giants is 1 mile SE. Oakland Coliseum-home of the Oakland A's is 10 miles east. Football: 3COM park-home of the San Francisco 49ers is 4 miles south. Oakland Coliseum-home of the Oakland Raiders is 10 miles east. Basketball: Oakland Coliseum home of the Golden State Warriors is 10 miles west Sailing: 2 miles north are the piers launching sailboats, yachts, catamarans and cruise ships. Whale watching excursions, deep sea fishing expeditions, bay tours and sailing courses are all available nearby. Golden Gate Park offers stables, polo grounds, an archery range, and bike-skate-walk paths. Swimming pools are available within 3 blocks of the hotel - see concierge. Sand beaches are less than 5 miles w or a trip to Angel Island is a 45 minute ferry boat adventure. Windsurfing and kite-boarding are incredibly popular sports in the bay. Windsurfing rentals and lessons are available at the piers 2 miles north. To surf some of the best breakers in northern California go west 5 miles or try some intermediate waves in Bolinas 25 miles NW on the coast. Half-moon Bay and Santa Cruz boast excellent surfing for both beginning and advanced boarders 70 miles to the south. Extensive hiking and biking trails are located 10 miles to the northeast.

Directions - Argonaut Hotel

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Amenities

						Airline Desk
						AM/FM Alarm Clock
						Audio Visual Equipment
						Babysitting/Child Services
						Barber Shop
						Barber/Beauty Shop
						Porters
						Boutiques
						Business Center
						Car Rental Desk
						Conference Facilities
						Conference Suite
						Continental Breakfast
						Coffee Maker in Room
						Concierge Desk
						Concierge
						Meal Plan - Continental
						Copy Service
						City Center
						Currency Exchange
						Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
						Doctor on Call
						Doorman
						Drugstore
						Elevators
						Florist
						Health Club
						Heated Guest Rooms
						Ice Machine
						High speed internet access
						Jacuzzi
						Jogging Track
						Lounge
						Massage
						Mini Bar
						Modem Lines in Room
						Meeting/Banquet Facilities
						Multilingual
						No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
						News Stand
						Pets Allowed
						Phone Service
						Pool
						Parking
						Valet Parking
						Restaurant
						Room Service
						Sauna
						Secretarial Service
						Security
						Shopping Mall
						Fitness Center or Spa
						Telephone
						Television with Cable
						Laundry/Valet Services
						Voicemail
						Wake-up Service