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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Dominican University of California

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
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Property amenity
Rooftop bar
Rooftop bar
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown, where urban charm meets natural beauty. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at one of the on-site restaurants, unwind by the rooftop firepit or explore nearby Larkspur Ferry Terminal. With high-speed WiFi and dry cleaning services, this hotel offers convenience and connection.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $159
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dominican University of California - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 42 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 69 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 21 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 23 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪California Gold - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tam Commons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The State Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Ground Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Featuring a rooftop terrace, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown puts you within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 140 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Bonvoy mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 29 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • 24-hour offsite parking within 656 ft (USD 14 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (925 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2023
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Above Fifth - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered.
AC Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
AC Lounge - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 18.00 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 25 2024 to April 15 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 29 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 14 per day (656 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Policies

Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Also known as

Ac Rafael Downtown Rafael
AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown Hotel
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown San Rafael
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown Hotel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Does AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 29 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing.

Are there restaurants at or near AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants. One of the dining venues will be unavailable from November 25 2024 to April 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

What's the area around AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown like?

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is a short 18-minute walk from Dominican University of California and 10 minutes' walk from San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

What guests liked

  • The property is close to multiple dining options and has a convenient location for exploring local restaurants. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

highly recommended

Really beautiful, modernist design inside and out, with spacious rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows (and views of the surrounding hills if you're on an upper floor), and an equally generous lobby, with full bar. Even more so, staff were friendly and helpful, and the entire facility was absolutely spotless. Very reminiscent of hotels in Europe and, at the reasonable rates, we will definitely return!
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beds are so comfortable, and the rooms were very clean
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel central in San Rafael. Great bar, comfy bed.
Jay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

they could improve menu
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay again

Stayed here last year for the same reason. Always a bummer we never get to try the rooftop terrace due to weather but this place is clean and staff is very friendly.
Kadidia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice new hotel

My husband and I stayed here just for one night to have a little getaway. Downtown San Rafael is so cute and there are lots of bars, restaurants, shops and things to do. We got here early before check in and was happy when we found out that a room was available. Everyone was so nice, from the reception to the bartender to the cleaning staff. Our room was clean, organized well and cozy. There is an outside hang out area with Apple fire places and a lovely atmosphere.
Desiree, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

thank you for your service
MARTHA G, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly, helpful staff!! Great breakfast. Wonderful clean spacious rooms.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central. Great.

Central. New. Great.
william, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Rooftop patio was a game changer.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with wonderful rooms.
Angela, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of 4 stayed here, and we absolutely loved this hotel! Great location, friendly staff, and very clean! We would definitely stay here again!
Dajana, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful birthday weekend!

My stay at the hotel was great! The staff was very welcoming and made my birthday celebration extra special. They even gave me a hand written card and balloons. I highly recommend this hotel. It is in a great location that is walkable to good restaurants and breweries.
Drew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A fine hotel , clean .
Valeria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great! Would stay again!
Brenda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

The stay was amazing. Brunch at the roof top bar the hotel is very clean and smells amazing . There was always someone cleaning and deodorizing. The beds were soft and rooms were nice
Budnie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Amazing shower, mediocre service

It's a nice, clean, modern hotel with an amazing shower. However, when we checked in we were told we couldn't park in the underground hotel parking lot, which is where my car was parked, because the lost was booked. We were asked to park in the public lot around the corner. At 11:30 pm there were six open spots in the hotel lot. We also had trouble communicating with the front desk clerk and the housekeeping staff.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for work and was extremely comfortable. Very clean and modern. I will definitely stay again the next time I am in town! Extremely walkable in the heart of San Rafael.
Anna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Jenaya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
ANAIT, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was really impressed with this property. The room was larger than expected, and designed to be both attractive and functional. The breakfast was Continental style but very good quality. Nice bar area and lobby. Great location in downtown.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and close to multiple dining options.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was new and very well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. We have nothing negative to say.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place for comfortable business travel
Teri, 1-night trip