Argonaut Hotel - Maritime National Historical Park

The Argonaut Hotel—Maritime National Historical Park anchors a prime section of Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s most popular destination. Whether in a group of 5 or 500, everyone thrills to heart-stopping views of Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid, and ships on the bay.

San Francisco’s Powell/Hyde Street cable car makes its turnaround right across the street. Guests between meetings can walk to the historic tall ships at Hyde Street Pier, the swimming lagoon at Aquatic Park, and attractions at The Cannery, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square.

The hotel shares its nautical theme and ground floor with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Visitor Center, which lends its 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibit for banquets and receptions after hours. By day, the Golden Gate Ballroom and Constellation Meeting Room hold conferences in 7,000 square feet of flexible, pillarless space, near patios available from the neighboring Del Monte Courtyard and Blue Mermaid Chowder House.

Maritime touches in the lobby range from a reception desk resembling a steamer trunk to light fixtures like portholes and lounge chairs like those of an ocean liner. Business-minded amenities in the 252 rooms range from complimentary Starbucks coffee to WebTV and safes sized for laptops. Ideal for VIPs, the 13 King Suites furnish generous space for hospitality, deep whirlpool tubs, and brass telescopes worthy of a sea captain’s quarters. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Mar 3, 2008 by Elite Concierge
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San Francisco, February, 2008 " Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco has earned the AAA Four Diamond Award for 2008, joining the ranks of North Americas exceptional accommodations offering incomparable service, first class amenities and impressive surroundings. Less than three percent of the over 30,000 properties approved by AAA achieve this esteemed rating. The AAA Four Diamond Award symbolizes hotels ongoing commitment to hard work and superior quality and is only awarded to establishments that significantly exceed AAA requirements.

The Argonaut Hotel is honored to be a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, said David Vonwinckler, Director of Operations for Kimpton Hotels in San Francisco and the General Manager of the Argonaut Hotel. This award is a reflection of the dedication and superior service of all our employees.

The Argonaut Hotel, Maritime National Historical Park " Fishermans Wharf, which opened August 18, 2003, is a member of San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The hotel is housed in the historic Haslett Warehouse located at the corner of Jefferson and Hyde Streets in the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park at Fishermans Wharf. The first floor of the new 252-room boutique hotel will include the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Parks new Visitor Center. Conveniently located next to the Cannery and one block from Ghirardelli Square and the San Francisco Cable Car, with the Marina Green and the North Beach neighborhood within walking distance, the Argonaut Hotel is the perfect place for business and leisure travelers. For more information or to make reservations, please contact the Argonaut Hotel at (415) 563-0800 or visit the website at www.argonauthotel.com.

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