Hotels and Motels at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco

Outdoor enthusiasts, who make the trek to hike the Tamalpais mountain range's 6,300 acres, just minutes north of San Francisco, are also a short drive from some of San Francisco's most exciting destinations. While San Francisco is known for its rich and vibrant culture, as much as its endless maze of hilly city streets, the array of destinations within the city and its surrounding neighborhoods are almost endless. Fisherman's Wharf, a site visited annually by millions, is just one of them, and conveniently surrounded by a variety of on-site hotel options.

Argonaut Hotel

Part of the Kimpton hotel chain, the Argonaut features 252 guestrooms and 13 suites, and has something to offer just about everyone. History buffs will appreciate Argonaut's unique venue---located within the historic Haslet warehouse---the more than century old building's décor is incorporated within select rooms, while hikers who prefer to take fido on their jaunts, will be pleased by the hotel's pet-friendly reputation. And kids will feel welcome with the hotel's list of services designed with them in mind.

Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94101
(415) 563-0800
argonauthotel.com

Hilton Fisherman's Wharf

With 234 rooms, this 100 percent non-smoking hotel offers the largest standard rooms on the wharf, with deluxe rooms averaging 290 square feet or more. Guest's fresh in from the breezy, San Francisco winter weather, can warm themselves by the hotel lobby's large fireplace, while planning evening their evening. Other noteworthy amenities: pet friendly, complimentary Internet access in the lobby, and fitness center.

Hilton Fisherman's Wharf
2620 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94199
(415) 885-4700
www1.hilton.com

Fairmont Hotel Heritage Place

For travelers seeking high class accommodations, offering the comforts of home on the go, or simply rooms to accommodate groups for a more comfortable extended stay, the Fairmont Hotel offers one, two and three room residence style lodging, boasting loft-like spaces. Located in the city's famed, Ghirardelli Square, the Fairmont offers guests super modern rooms complete with full size kitchen facilities, flat screen televisions, fireplaces, private terraces and more.

Fairmont Hotel Heritage Place
900 North Point Street, Ghirardelli Square
San Francisco, CA
(888)-991-4300
fairmont.com/ghirardelli

Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf

And, if you're looking for quality on a budget, the Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf offers 232 clean, modern, rooms for guests looking for a good night's sleep without breaking the bank. The Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf, is located close to cable car turnaround, Pier 39, aquarium and much more. Other noteworthy amenities: Free high speed Internet and printing in the lobby, fitness center, and a free hot breakfast, daily.

Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf
550 N Point Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 409-4600
hiexpress.com

Article Written By Kristin Chiara-Platts

Kristin Chiara-Platts has been writing professionally for four years. She earned an Associate in Arts degree in journalism from Modesto Junior College, and is currently an editor/news reporter/photographer for "The Stanislaus Farm News." Though Chiara-Platts primarily writes about agriculture, she enjoys general news reporting, and has occasionally freelanced her writing and photography for a variety of newspapers and online sites in California.

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