Argonaut HotelvsTaj Campton Place San Francisco
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Argonaut Hotel, A Noble House Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Taj Campton Place. Argonaut Hotel, A Noble House Hotel comes in at #4 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 15 publications such as Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Gayot.
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.
Taj Campton Place San Francisco Show All Reviews
340 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
From $243/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Upscale and understated hotel that provides utter seclusion despite being located in the heart of Union Square."
Frommer's
"This luxury boutique hotel offers some of the most exclusive accommodations in town -- not to mention the most expensive." Full review
Concierge
"A stay here is as soothing as a cup of hot chocolate and as serene as a weekend at a country house, thanks to insulated glass windows that block out urban noise."
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Request a bathtub if it matters to you.
Fodor's
"Beauty and highly attentive service remain the hallmarks of this exquisite jewel-like, top-tier hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxurious, 110-room boutique one block from Union Square is an enclave of posh rooms and pampering service in a dense city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"When the honchos from LVMH and Neiman Marcus come to town, the 110-room Campton Place is where they stay." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The small and elegant Campton Place is situated just off Union Square. It offers plush, well-appointed rooms, good service, and sumptuous public areas."
Star Service
"Located in a prized position eyeing the holiday ice rink on Union Square, this small deluxe-leaning property has one of the most unusual blends for a hotel of its ilk." Full review
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Welcomed extras include newspapers, turndown with chocolates, shoeshine, 24-hour room and concierge services, and DVD players and fax machines upon request.
Gayot
"A historic landmark for 100 years, Campton Place is to the San Francisco hotel scene as the Transamerica Pyramid is to the city skyline."
Zagat
4.2
"With "one of the best locations", right on Union Square, this Downtown classic provides a "fantastic place to stay", with "cozy" tasteful quarters luxuriously stocked with "excellent" beds."