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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

4.0 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

With a stay at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown in San Rafael (Downtown San Rafael), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Dominican University of California and 6 minutes from San Francisco Bay. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Larkspur Ferry Terminal and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Muir Woods National Monument.

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dominican University of California - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

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
  • ‪Red Rooster Brick Oven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The State Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Dominican University of California
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in San Rafael? This hotel has 925 square feet (86 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 14 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 29 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (92 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • 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 at the property
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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 166 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the best location in San Rafael and too go along with that you get excellent service. You won’t be disappointed if you choose this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprised to find such a sophisticated and well priced hotel in San Rafael. Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown achieves that rare alchemy: modernist functionality without clinical sterility. Rooms float between minimalist and indulgent—a sanctuary of considered design. The breakfast? A revelation. The kitchen team performs daily miracles that would make Ferran Adrià weep with jealousy. Truly, hospitality's platonic ideal realized.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel conveniently located in downtown San Rafael
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamed

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. We have stayed here multiple times and had a good experience every single time. Rooms are new, modern, and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff when i checked in and so easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, wish they chose a better room for us but it was a nice stay. The hotel was clean and the room was modern and spacious. However, it's own parking facilities are very limited so I had to use a separate, less secure, albeit cheaper lot. Also, I paid for a mountain view room and didn't get one, since I was looking out the East end as opposed to the South end, where Mt Tam would be visible..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heela

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Mill Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Disliked: Amenities
Overall, comfortable, modern and clean… I would’ve appreciated a true blackout room. Curtains are not sufficient to block sun. Also, the bathroom is like a stall, so there’s a gap at the bottom and at the top… Anyone going with a significant other who prefers to have their privacy in the bathroom may want to look into that before committing. Would be way more likely to book if I need a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and cold plunge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

evan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orie, Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Good for business and personal travel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
they could improve menu
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Red bluff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025