Argonaut Hotel

The four-story timber-and-brick landmark building that houses the Argonaut Hotel was originally built in 1908 as a warehouse for the California Fruit Canners Association. Its rooms are whimsically decorated to emulate a luxury cruise ship in cheerful nautical colors (though evidence of its modest past appears in original brick walls, large timbers, and steel warehouse doors). Suites have wonderful views and come fully loaded with telescopes and spa tubs, and "view" rooms overlook the wharf or bay (some offer fabulous views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge). The friendly staff goes out of their way to make little ones feel at home and allows each pint-size guest to pick a new plaything from the hotel's "treasure chest." The hotel is attached to the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar, a friendly casual eatery. Tip: The concierge seems to be able to work wonders when you need tickets to Alcatraz -- even when the trips are officially sold out.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; concierge; fitness center; free Wi-Fi in public areas

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