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Sixteenth, level on 33. The Argonaut fills a 1907 warehouse in the Maritime National Historical Park, with the Blue Mermaid's chowder downstairs.
It's on our splurge list for the room, and AAA rates it Four Diamond.
For the morning it prints nothing, and valet is $75. The $37 fee includes a $15 food credit.
Book it for the night, and a cab to Pier 27.
Book it if
- History lovers at the Wharf
- Pet owners with a big dog
Look elsewhere if
- You want a pool.
- You need to leave the car.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Argonaut publishes.
252 rooms in a 1907 brick-and-timber warehouse by Aquatic Park, with bay views from some. The Blue Mermaid does chowder and seafood, 7 AM to 9 PM.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid; the Blue Mermaid serves breakfast, and the amenities fee includes a $15 daily credit there.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's in a 1907 warehouse inside the Maritime National Historical Park, at the west end of the Wharf. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
No complimentary airport shuttle, per the hotel.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's in a 1907 warehouse inside the Maritime National Historical Park, at the west end of the Wharf.
From SFO without a hotel shuttle
BART runs from the International Terminal to downtown in about 30 minutes for $11.15. A cab is metered, with a $6 SFO pickup fee; Princess puts it at $50 to $60 to the pier. Rideshare picks up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Carnival's transfer is $34.99 a person if you land by noon.
No complimentary airport shuttle, per the hotel.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's in a 1907 warehouse inside the Maritime National Historical Park, at the west end of the Wharf.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Valet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's in a 1907 warehouse inside the Maritime National Historical Park, at the west end of the Wharf.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Pier 27Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port’s count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Source: sfport.comDistance
No mileage statedThe hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's in a 1907 warehouse inside the Maritime National Historical Park, at the west end of the Wharf.
Source: argonauthotel.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: argonauthotel.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: argonauthotel.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayThere’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on site252 rooms in a 1907 brick-and-timber warehouse by Aquatic Park, with bay views from some. The Blue Mermaid does chowder and seafood, 7 AM to 9 PM.
Breakfast
Not freePaid; the Blue Mermaid serves breakfast, and the amenities fee includes a $15 daily credit there.
Address
Jefferson Street, Fisherman's Wharf495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Argonaut publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
$37 plus tax a day: the concierge, a $15 Blue Mermaid credit, Wi-Fi, the gym, an hour of bike rental
Wi-Fi
In the amenities fee
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; the Blue Mermaid serves it, and the fee includes a $15 daily credit
Pool
None on site; Aquatic Park is a block away
Pets
Pets of any size, $100 a pet a stay.
Food and drink on site
- Blue MermaidChowder and seafood with a wharf-side patio, 7 AM to 9 PM; weekend brunch 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Rooms
252 rooms and suites in a 1907 brick-and-timber warehouse, refreshed in spring 2025: Traditional, Deluxe, Bay-View, Family and the Vista Suite.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Aquatic Park1 block
- Unlimited Biking1 block
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Late checkout on request, subject to availability
- AAA Four Diamond, per the hotel
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Guest amenities fee $37 a day plus tax, with a $15 Blue Mermaid credit.
- Valet only, $75 plus tax.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether you can park while you cruise
- The distance to Pier 27
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up at Fisherman's Wharf, a short cab or streetcar from the ship.
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Argonaut FAQ
Does Argonaut have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
Does Argonaut have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: No complimentary airport shuttle, per the hotel. From Oakland International: No complimentary airport shuttle, per the hotel.
Can I park at Argonaut while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Argonaut from the cruise terminal?
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's in a 1907 warehouse inside the Maritime National Historical Park, at the west end of the Wharf. It sits in our by the waterfront band. Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port's count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Late checkout on request, subject to availability AAA Four Diamond, per the hotel.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to SFO for $34.99 a person. Otherwise it's a cab or a rideshare from the pier, or the F-line to Embarcadero and BART to either airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid; the Blue Mermaid serves it, and the fee includes a $15 daily credit. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
Valet only, $75 plus tax a day ($85 oversized), in and out.
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