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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 #5 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
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  • Very friendly(88)
  • Free wine(67)
  • Nice touch(43)
  • Hyde street(29)
  • Front door(17)
  • Would DEFINITELY recommend(14)
  • First nights(13)
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  • Other room(11)
  • King bed(10)
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Sao Paulo, SP
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 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!!! More

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Montreal, Quebec
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Went for a business trip at this hotel. Wow. The location is perfect, food is great, rooms are amazing and the staff, well, you don't get service like this anywhere else. No one beats Kimpton. First time in San Francisco and it won't be the last. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Still in SF and had to write this review before we left. This is a wonderful hotel the staff is AWESOME. Blase at the fron desk has some really corny jokes so be ready. Book room 345 it has a view of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz. simply amazing. They treated our kids wonderfully as well including allowing us ti... More

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Buckingham
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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I stayed here with my mother from 12 - 17 May 2012. I have stayed in San Francisco before, but never at the Argonaut. I was delighted by our choice this time. Although the hotel is at the end of the Wharf, the transport links are great as the cable car stop is just around the corner from the hotel.... More

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cheshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We travelled to SF in April 2012 with a family of four ( kids aged 9 and 7) and stayed at the Argonaut for 6 days. The hotel is wonderful and exceeded every expectation. It is a Kimpton hotel and due to the stay here we will stay at other Kimpton hotels elsewhere in the USA. We travelled with virgin... More

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

Hi, Imcartie, So glad you had a wonderful time -- and PLEASE feel free to go on and on as much as you like :)! Yesterday, we kicked off our summer campaign, taking a turn from hot chocolate toward strawberry sangria and an afternoon iced tea "reviver" drink. Hope you can come back to check it out! Thanks for your... More

Valencia, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Wasn't sure what to expect when arriving at this hotel. Since we drove up to San Francisco we had to pay for valet parking. Pricey but it's the city. When we walked into the lobby I was very pleasantly surprised. Very clean. The decor is all nautical. We stayed on the 4th floor and our room faced Beach Street. The... More

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

Hi, Cassnysd, Thanks for the detailed review. It's funny, that "new carpet" scent does stick around a bit like new car scent, but of course it fades with time. I'm glad you're happy with our refreshed "nautical elegance" and the here service overall. I am, however SO sorry we botched that room service order-taking. We had a phone problem that... More

London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights early May. The position in San Francisco was great for us. The beds and pillows were the best we experienced on our three week holiday. The only negative was when we left I settled my bill with cash. When we got home I noticed two charges on my credit card. When I emailed them,... More

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

Hi, Will2804, I'm glad you had a restful and luxurious night's sleep; it's great to hear that our high thread count sheets and new beds kicked your stay up a notch! We're sorry about the honor bar mix-up; we do try to count everything very carefully, but it looks like some human error is creeping in there. Thanks for bringing... More

UK
Top Contributor
73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I was slightly dissapiointed with the hotel against other Kimptons I have stayed at in the past, it just didnt have that real luxury feel and refinement, that said, it is a very good hotel in a decent location for the main points around Fishermans Wharf. The service was ok but not overwhelming, the rooms were nicely appointed but didnt... More

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

Hi, there, LostPassport, I'm glad that you had a good time overall, but "ok" is certainly not what we strive for here! Normally, we rank among the most well-loved Kimpton Hotels in the country, but we'll make sure to keep on our A-game to ensure we continue providing friendly competition for our sister hotels. Thanks for staying with us and... More

Victoria, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
2
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I chose this hotel based on how well it ranked on Trip Advisor. It was a nice hotel, but a little too far away from the action of San Francisco. We had to cab into Union Square for nightlife, etc. If I went back I would not stay here based on location. The room was cute, the hotel staff were... More

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

Hi, LindsayC00, Thanks for the favorable mention of our hotel, though I'm sorry you felt out of the action where clubbing was concerned. If you come back again in the future, hopefully you can check out some of the charming lounge bars on Polk Street in neighboring Russian Hill. Or, Chestnut Street in the Marina is just a walk (or... More

Santa Barbara, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Argonaut Hotel (a Kimpton Hotel) is hands down one of the best hotels in S.F. Their courteous staff, ideal location, and clean-quiet rooms are the best in every way. Highly recommend a stay at this marvelous hotel! More

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Address: 495 Jefferson Street at Hyde, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94109
Price range (per night):* RM760 - 1,694

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