Hotel Zelos San FranciscovsArgonaut Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Argonaut Hotel, A Noble House Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Zelos San Francisco. Argonaut Hotel, A Noble House Hotel is ranked #4 in San Francisco with approval from 15 reviews like The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Time Out.
Hotel Zelos San Francisco Show All Reviews
12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"A chic, neo-Nouveau bolthole in the commercial heart of the city."
Michelin Guide
"Want the shopping and dining of Union Square, proximity to the businesses of the Financial District, and a front-row seat to the action of the thriving SoMa district? Look no further than the Palomar."
Concierge
"Snappy art installations add a contemporary touch to the lobby of this soigné downtown hotel, tucked away in a historic 1905 building."
BlackBook
"Grandiose Victorian-era pistachio-green brick building with classic white granite flourishes."
Zagat
4.0
""Real old SF charm" and "enthusiastic", "welcoming" service lures "the young and fabulous" to this "high-end Kimpton" historic boutique in SoMa."
Lonely Planet
"The sexy Palomar is decked out with crocodile-print carpets, stripy persimmon-red chairs, chocolate-brown wood and cheetah-print robes in the closet." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Formerly Hotel PalomarHotel Zelos brims with understated luxury. Rooms are kitted out with on-demand movies and music, in-room spa services upon request, and a complimentary honor bar." Full review
Frommer's
"Tailored lines and rich textures throughout lend a sophisticated, fresh aspect to the overall air of elegance." Full review
Jetsetter
"Playful boutique San Francisco stay with rooftop firepits and a buzzy restaurant-cocktail lounge." Full review
Gayot
"This Union Square boutique hotel brings whimsical flair to the circa-1908 building it inhabits."
Argonaut Hotel Show All Reviews
495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Surprisingly quiet, given its tourist-stampeded location."
Michelin Guide
"An unrivaled location... As if that's not enough to whet your appetite, the coveted hotel looks straight across to the sparkling San Francisco Bay and the Park's fleet of historic ships."
Travel + Leisure
"Housed in the 1907 Haslett Warehouse, the Argonaut is the only hotel located in the Maritime National Historical Park." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This historic 1907 San Francisco building is now home to a maritime-themed boutique hotel."
Fodor's
"The spacious rooms, many with a sofa bed in the sitting area, have recently been redesigned but still spotlight exposed-brick walls and wood-beam ceilings." Full review
Star Service
"This still ranks among the best small hotels here, and it remains a champion along the north end of Fisherman's Wharf." Full review
Gayot
"Set in Fisherman's Wharf, this Kimpton Group hotel goes for broke with its maritime theme."
Zagat
4.3
"Drop anchor at this "nautical-themed" "secret" (part of the Kimpton chain), which offers a "breath of fresh air" thanks to "nice-sized" quarters with Frette linens and in-room spa treatments."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Though the amenities are of an upper-end hotel... some rooms are tiny and get limited sunlight." Full review
Time Out
"Built into a historic fruit-packing warehouse, this beautiful luxury hotel is the best in the area by far." Full review
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If you want a sea view, ask for a north-facing room on the third floor or above.