Argonaut Hotel
Hotel Information: Across from the waterfront, this creatively converted brick warehouse is a virtual dry-dock cruise liner. The nautical-themed lobby sports navy-blue deck chairs, a replica of an astronomer's clock above the fireplace, decorative sails, a whimsical fish-patterned rug, and shipshape plank floors. The Maritime National Historic Park Visitors Center shares the 1907 building; admission is complimentary.
Amenity highlights: Stylish and family-friendly, this San Francisco boutique hotel brims with charm and personality.
The Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar, just off the lobby, features six savory chowders, including the award-winning Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder. Weather permitting, guests can dine alfresco on a patio facing Del Monte Square.
The Argonaut hosts a wine reception each evening.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.
Insider tip: The big, boisterous Laffing Sal automaton, the Kiss-O-Meter, and elaborate mechanical dioramas such as the Carnival and the Farm (with 150 moving figures and objects) are just a few of the wonders of the Musée Mécanique, one of the area’s lesser-known treasures. Admission is free; a quarter or two will bring these old-time marvels to life. The museum is at Pier 45, about four blocks from the hotel.
Guestrooms at this Fisherman's Wharf hotel are nautically outfitted with giant porthole mirrors, anchor-motif bedding, star-shaped throw pillows, and navy carpeting with white stars. Luxury touches include Italian Frette linens and Kimpton's signature pillowtop mattresses.
Guestrooms have 27-inch Sony Wega flat-screen TVs. All rooms provide complimentary high-speed wired Internet access. Minibars are stocked with gourmet goodies. Coffeemakers brew Starbucks coffee. Bathrooms feature leopard-print robes, makeup/shaving mirrors, and premium toiletries.
In most rooms, windows can be opened for fresh, salty breezes.
All Kimpton Hotels incorporate more than 40 eco-friendly products and practices through its environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare.
Guests can expect in-room recycling bins, shade-grown/organic coffee, and water-efficient bathrooms. Other highlights include the use of use non-toxic cleaning products, recycled paper, and energy-efficient lightbulbs.
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