The north elevation faces Argyle Street and has been designed in the Federation Free Classical Style. The elevations are highly decorative with rendered horizontal banding, stone detailing, arched windows with leadlight panels and parapet wall. The western elevation faces Harrington Street and is similar but narrower to the north elevation. The eastern elevation adjoins 45 Argyle Street (c 1840s) and the southern elevation adjoins 30 Harrington Street (c 1830s); both are in painted face brick.
British Seamans Hotel (view down Harrington st) c1930s
British Seamans Hotel, 39-43 Argyle st, 1980
British Seamans Hotel, 39-43 Argyle st, 2001
British Seamans Hotel, 39-43 Argyle st, 2010
British Seamans Hotel, 39-43 Argyle st, 2020
