Argonaut Hotel
The Argonaut Hotel stands apart as San Francisco's only waterfront venue housed in a restored 1908 cannery building, offering brick-and-timber interiors with unobstructed Bay views that no other downtown hotel can match.
Argonaut Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 260 at dinner and 300 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$37,000 (our estimate), reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
About Argonaut Hotel
The Argonaut Hotel stands apart as San Francisco's only waterfront venue housed in a restored 1908 cannery building, offering brick-and-timber interiors with unobstructed Bay views that no other downtown hotel can match.
Located directly on Fisherman's Wharf, it eliminates the need for off-site ceremony locations while providing guest accommodations in the same historic structure.
The venue's industrial-maritime character appeals to couples seeking authenticity over conventional ballroom aesthetics.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 260 guests
- Standing reception
- 300 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 260 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 252 rooms
- Room types
- 17 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$37,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 40 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- No
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Sea view
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Built in 1908 as a fish cannery; original brick arches and timber beams remain visible throughout event spaces
- Direct waterfront location on San Francisco Bay with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island
- On-site accommodations eliminate guest transportation logistics, 248 rooms available for wedding parties
- Flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces ranging from 50 to 300 guests across multiple levels
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest check-in begins; welcome reception in hotel lobby or waterfront terrace
- 6:00 PMRehearsal dinner option in hotel restaurant or private dining space
- 2:00 PMCeremony on waterfront terrace or indoors with Bay backdrop
- 3:30 PMCocktail hour; guests move to reception hall while photos are taken
- 5:00 PMDinner service and toasts begin
- 9:00 PMDancing and celebration conclude; guests return to rooms
- 8:00 AMFarewell brunch option in hotel restaurant (optional)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 40 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport.
- Direct line
- (415) 563-0800
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the Argonaut?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple event spaces including waterfront terraces for ceremonies and interior halls for receptions, allowing you to manage the entire celebration in one location with guest rooms upstairs.
What is the hotel's Google rating?+
The Argonaut Hotel maintains a 4.5/5 Google rating, reflecting guest satisfaction with accommodations, service, and venue quality.
Are there outdoor event spaces?+
Yes. The hotel features waterfront terraces and outdoor areas with Bay views, though San Francisco's coastal weather requires contingency indoor options.
Is parking available for wedding guests?+
The hotel offers self-parking and valet parking options. Advance arrangements are recommended for large wedding parties.
What is the venue's cancellation policy?+
Policies vary by event package and booking date. Contact the hotel directly at https://www.argonauthotel.com/?utm_source=gmb-hotel&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb for specific terms.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 260 guests
“The Ballroom can accommodate up to 260 guests for a ceremony, 300 for a standing cocktail reception and 260 for a seated dinner with dance floor.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 300 guests
“The Ballroom can accommodate up to 260 guests for a ceremony, 300 for a standing cocktail reception and 260 for a seated dinner with dance floor.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 260 guests
“The Ballroom can accommodate up to 260 guests for a ceremony, 300 for a standing cocktail reception and 260 for a seated dinner with dance floor.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 252 rooms
“Our 252 luxurious guest rooms and San Francisco hotel suites are thoughtfully appointed to celebrate the rich history of our restored building and the colorful character of Fisherman’s Wharf.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 17 listed
“Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Our outdoor courtyard is perfect for ceremonies and receptions.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Here, award-winning, attentive service pairs with catering provided by Blue Mermaid Restaurant, sure to make your wedding feast truly memorable.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan
“GF - Gluten-Free | VG - Vegetarian | V - Vegan | N - Contains Nuts | E - Contains Eggs Sales tax of 8.625% will apply to all food, beverage and room rentals.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“A casual, lighter menu of fresh seafood and homemade chowders complements the casual seating of the Blue Mermaid Restaurant & Bar.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: All year
“Year-round, daily.”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: Yes
“Pet Policy: Genuinely pet-friendly (not merely pet-tolerant)”
Read the source for petsNearest airport: SFO, 40 min by car
“SFO”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Valet in the Bay with the help of Argonaut’s attentive team.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Yes, we have accessible rooms.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: No
“We do not offer a complimentary shuttle service but you may access transportation information at our Maps & Directions page, or by contacting the front desk.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Ballroom
“The largest event space at the Argonaut Hotel is the Golden Gate Ballroom, which has the capacity to accommodate up to 380 people for various events.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Truly exceptional receptions are held in the Golden Gate Ballroom, which is awash in neutral tans, taupes, and golds to highlight the historic architecture and complement your unique wedding vision.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Our outdoor courtyard is perfect for ceremonies and receptions.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“- Seated dinner for up to 280 guests with dance floor”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Explore over 10,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space and let the daydreaming begin.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Immerse yourself in the Wharf’s rich history and present-day character at our award-winning San Francisco boutique hotel.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, we do not have a pool on-site.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“As a AAA Four Diamond Award winner for over two decades, this boutique retreat offers sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, just seconds from Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.”
Read the source for sea viewHistoric building: Yes
“Located in the historic Haslett Warehouse and built in 1907, the Argonaut’s historic structure boasts exposed brick, Douglas Fir beams and so much character you can almost reach out and touch the colorful Barbary Coast past.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“From knowing the best cake decorators and the best chefs in town (ours, of course!) to knowing the city’s most popular photographers and florists, our wedding coordinators will help you create the perfect San Francisco wedding.”
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