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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Dominican University of California

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop bar
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Marin History Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 29.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 29.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Rafael

In shopping district.Stay at this San Rafael hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Dominican University of California and 6 miles (10 km) of Larkspur Ferry Terminal. San Francisco Bay is within 6 miles (10 km) and Muir Woods National Monument is within 12 miles (20 km).

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

  • Berkeley Station - 21 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 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

4-star hotel near Dominican University of California
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 925 square feet (86 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star San Rafael hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 925 sq ft of conference space
  • 86 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2023
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Secured covered self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking within 656 ft (USD 14 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 18.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 93 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Budnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Clean, in a great location. Staff were fine but didn’t go out and f their way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel the only complaint is the parking is horrible !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, modern hotel. The property was maintained very well and had a lot of amenities. I gave it a 4 Star rating because of two things... #1. Parking was limited, but secure & #2. There wasn't any dressers to unpack our clothes into, which lends itself to the modern part of my description. I'd definitely stay here again though. The rooftop bar was nice and served great drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check In Experience?
We arrived at the Hotel early, knowing we could not check in yet, the clerk took my cell number and advised they would call when the room was available. We went out and walked around for 2 to 3 hrs., once back in the lobby we had a conversation with a lady for 20 to 30 minutes. Now its been about 4 hours and I look at the front desk and people are checking in, I get in line and go up to the counter and ask about my room availability and the guy says its ready and I could check in, I mentioned that I was waiting a call to advise me of this, and that it had been 3 to 4 hours since I checked in. Just at this moment my cell phone text message alert goes off and the message says my room is available, REALLY. The guys says he was sorry for the inconvenience. There was also a lot of street noise, people and traffic. If I was to go back I would request a room on the interior side of the building, I think I would also look into other accommodation options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

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

8/10 Good

Valeria

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Clyde E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TCK's memorial
Convenient to many restaurants. Fitness available and if you drove a car parking was available around the block.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entire roof patio is restaurant and would serve more clients if only half of rooftop was restaurant.
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