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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 bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

8.6 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
    • BarBar
    • HousekeepingHousekeeping
    • Parking availableParking available
    • Pet friendlyPet friendly
    • Breakfast availableBreakfast available
    • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is P8,111
P9,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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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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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

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

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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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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 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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

Map
1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 1 min walk
  • Dominican University of California - 18 min walk
  • Marin County Civic Center - 4 min drive
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Upscale hotel near Dominican University of California
Located close to Larkspur Ferry Terminal, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a firepit. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a nature reserve
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 14 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 29 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Above Fifth
  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 925 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2023
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 18.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 29 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 14 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

As of Sep 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown on Sep 29, 2024 start from P 8,110.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 29 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dominican University of California and within 6 mi (10 km) of Larkspur Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Bay. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are also within 16 mi (25 km).

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 65 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited Dining and Parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valeria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fine hotel , clean .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with wonderful rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dajana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Westlake Village

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new hotel, everything is clean. They lack the number of parking spaces to rooms so we had to park off site once. They have a large breakfast buffet each morning. There is also a rooftop area which happened to be closed when we stayed. Maybe next time!.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were put on the second floor facing the street. In addition to the gunshots we heard around 1:30 am there were people in the room above us and they were so loud it was impossible to sleep. It sounded like they were running and stomping. We did try to address this with the front desk and nothing was done. They must have had a flight to catch because finally around 4 am we heard suitcases being rolled around and then it was quiet for about two hrs until the construction delivery trucks showed up to a job site around the corner. Beeping, loud crashing metal sounds with all the material being unloaded. Then there was the homeless woman shouting at the construction workers for making too much noise. She was directly under our window and was talking to herself. I felt like we were on a prank show or something but we weren’t. It was absolutely rediculous!! The noise made this staycation comepletely unbearable. I would not recommend this property to anyone looking for a good nights sleep. The fact that we were put into a handicap suite was also not ideal. Perhaps it amplified the noise further due to the flooring. There was nothing to absorb the sound. It was stark and sterile. I wish we had gotten what was advertised and the room looked nothing like what I reserved through Expedia online.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RENEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Rafael. It has one of the only rooftop patios in the area with a FULL bar not just wine and beer. The service is quick and the staff professional yet amiable. The rooftop closes at 11pm (weekends?) but it’s walking distance to other very good establishments. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BING

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff still needs to train to speak better, other than this, everything else is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lambert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to multiple dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a beautiful property but the floors are wood between the floors so you hear everything above you. Too bad because they invested a lot in the place but they forgot to include soundproofing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for comfortable business travel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Our room was clean and comfortable. The location of the hotel is great - right in the heart of downtown San Rafael. Parking was a bit cramped for the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANAIT, Glendale

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Awful check-in experience, good room
I had paid for a room with two queen beds via hotels.com. I checked in at the front desk and my family went to the room only to find that the room had a single queen bed (so the four of us couldn't fit in). I went back to the front desk and the receptionist said they were out of rooms with two queen beds. She wanted me to sign up for some stupid rewards program so they could give us points for our inconvenience. She also said they can issue me a full refund. She said you can talk to my manager but I'm not sure what we can do since all rooms are full. FWIW I am a POC woman with an accent. Shortly after, my husband, a white man came up to the front desk and demanded we get the room we already paid for. And sure enough, they make a room with two queen beds magically appear. You can draw your own conclusion from this observation on how they behaved differently with me vs my husband. After we got the room with the two queen beds, all was well. Room was clean. But the check in experience left a very sour taste in the mouth.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking spots are not adequate for the number of rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan C

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked we left after 15 minutes. Several prostitutes were stay at the hotel. My daughter feared holes in the walls were cameras. It was an interesting experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk service wasn't very good. I wanted a map of the hotel so I could find the restaurants in relation to my room, and there was none. The check in person said, "I can print you one once we are finished checking you in." After we finished, I reminded her of the map. She pointed to the elevators and said there was a map there and to take a picture of it. It was an evacuation map. Not a map of where to find amenities. I was not given a wifi code. Exhausted from traveling, I asked random guests I ran into on the way to my room how to access food in the hotel and was finally pointed in the right direction. I ordered oysters, steak brushetta, and carrot hummus to take back to my room. The oysters were inedible. The others were just okay. I wanted a night in to prepare for a meeting with mindless t.v. while prepping, and the t.v. pixelated horribly. Everything else was nice. The room itself was very nice. For over $300 just for the room (basic king room), and about $100 per person for subpar tapas, I would recommend shopping around. Next time I might try 4 Points hotel nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024