Argonaut, A Noble House Hotel

We had a wonderful stay at the Argonaut Hotel! The location is great for tourists--right in Fisherman's Wharf, close to the Powell-Hyde Turntable, Ghirardelli, and Boudin's. The hotel is beautiful and feels historic. The lobby is gorgeous (and smells good!). I spent many mornings by the fireplace while my teenagers slept in. For a city hotel, our room was fairly spacious, we loved the exposed brick wall and beams. My only complaint was that the room was stocked (over stocked) with incidentals (beverages, snacks, etc.). It was annoying because the items took up valuable space (there were so many!) and were intentionally tempting to children (there was even a $25 stuffed animal). Management needs to reconsider this overt push on their guests--just set up a gift shop/market instead. Otherwise, we loved our stay and highly recommend this hotel!

The money extract starts at Check-in (if you miss the valet parking), an extortionate fee to provide access to such exceptional items as WiFi, coffee, concierge services. You cannot avoid this charge, but here’s where the game begins. Entering your room you’re met by an adorable seal on your bed, you’re overjoyed..until you luckily spot the $20 tag before opening it. Then you look around you, and there are traps everywhere. $6 bottles of water at the side of your bed, the mini bar - which you always approach with caution, has been stepped up in price. There is no kettle or cofffee facilities, so you either have to beg for one or buy some coffee (if after 11am). Dont worry though, you have. $15 voucher to spend in the restaurant each day, here comes the next trap..your credit doesn’t rollover to the next day and, don’t dare to think that they’d let you put it towards your breakfast! To summarise, the hotel is not nice enough to charge an expensive room rate, it’s dated and not that special (dirty grout and threadbare couch), so they hide charges around every corner. Go there if you don’t care about money, or love to play the game. I prefer honest hotels whether they be cheap or expensive.

We came in last minute for my birthday the room very clean and comfortable they also left us wine and champagne for my birthday the restaurant below is really nice good food good service Sharon@ the front desk was wonderful

Had a wonderful experience lodging at The Argonaut. Spent a 5 days with a fantastic golden gate view. Location is great for sightseeing and the team can’t be more accommodating and helpful. Special shout out to Sharon and Carlos at the front desk who made it an unforgettable experience for my family vacation. Rooms are a bit tight for more than two people. And not inexpensive. Ah and the bathroom has a barn door not ideal when sharing the room with several people.

Great hotel, at tail end of 4 night stay - location awesome, quiet rooms, blue mermaid is good. Subtracted a star because at this price point 1) tv super clunky and hard to stream other than Netflix, 2) no coffee maker in room (weird), 3) staff are helpful but I can’t say really friendly. That said, these are not big issues - recommended!