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Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Oakland - CA · United States

1201 5th AvenueView location

9.2/10Excellent364 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.6/109.6
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown

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. 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.

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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 5 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. 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. 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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 1:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Parking height restrictions apply LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50 Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Mission San Rafael Arcangel 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Falkirk Cultural Center 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Gerstle Park 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Dominican University of California 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
San Anselmo Town Hall 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market 4 km / 2.5 mi
San Anselmo Memorial Park 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Marin County Civic Center 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
American Legion Log Cabin 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
San Francisco Theological Seminary 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Marin Country Mart 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
China Camp State Park 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Kentfield Hospital 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Larkspur Ferry Terminal 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 140
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
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  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE Accesible DeluxeDOUBLE • Accesible DeluxeDBL.H6-DX

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    DOUBLE Accesible Deluxe

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accesible Deluxe

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    Room code: DBL.H6-DX

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  • Room KING SIZE BEDRoom • KING SIZE BEDROO.KG

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    Room KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.KG

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  • JUNIOR SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDJSU.H6-KG

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    JUNIOR SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.H6-KG

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  • QUADRUPLE Accesible DeluxeQUADRUPLE • Accesible DeluxeQUA.H6-DX

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    QUADRUPLE Accesible Deluxe

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    Accesible Deluxe

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-DX

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • Room MOUNTAIN VIEWRoom • MOUNTAIN VIEWROO.VN

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    Room MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
    View / characteristic
    MOUNTAIN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.VN

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

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  • QUADRUPLE MOUNTAIN VIEWQUADRUPLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWQUA.VN

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    QUADRUPLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    MOUNTAIN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.VN

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsDBL.H6-2Q

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • JUNIOR SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOMJUNIOR SUITE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMJSU.B1-KG

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    JUNIOR SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.B1-KG

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.H6-KG
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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Pay movies
    • Internet access
    • Mini fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEWQUADRUPLE • DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEWQUA.DX-VN

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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DX-VN

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.KG
    DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable8 photos

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • TV
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Pay movies
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Mini fridge
    • Internet access
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE PREMIUMDOUBLE • DELUXE PREMIUMDBL.DX-PI

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    DOUBLE DELUXE PREMIUM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE PREMIUM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-PI

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size BedQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedQUA.H6-QN

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWDOUBLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWDBL.VN

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    DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    MOUNTAIN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.VN

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  • QUADRUPLE AccessibleQUADRUPLE • Accessible • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²QUA.H6-1
    QUADRUPLE AccessiblePhoto unavailable6 photos

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-1

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Mini fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Pay movies
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathrobes
    • Slippers
    • Cable TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • Accessible WITH VIEWSDBL.H6-WV

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    DOUBLE Accessible WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-WV

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible WITH VIEWSQUADRUPLE • Accessible WITH VIEWSQUA.H6-WV

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE AccessibleQUADRUPLE • Accessible • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²QUA.H6
    QUADRUPLE AccessiblePhoto unavailable6 photos

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.H6

    Room amenities

    • Pay movies
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathrobes
    • Slippers
    • Cable TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Mini fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEWDBL.DX-VN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-VN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown

9.2
Excellent
364 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Paul B
Lovely room, well and modern designed. Quiet. Clean place. Helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Lois
As a solo traveler I found the hotel safe clean wonderful staff… will come back again for sure
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Adel
Exellent hotel
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Elizabeth
I had a wonderful stay here, room was cozy, cool & clean. Plan to stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Rebecca
Friendly staff. Great location. Very clean and super comfortable beds/ with nice pillows / sheets .
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Kent
clean, convenient, friendly staff, great rooftop that we didn't get to use.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Oana
Modern design , great location, like the bar a roof terrace. Overall a beautiful hotel. Would like to buy it. This is how impressed I am with it. Unique among Marriott hotels. Very European style.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Maria
Muy bien todo
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Joseph
Extra clean room. Staff very helpful and attentive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
guillermo
The place was great and clean. Just one problem was the parking is limited.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Stephen
Roof top!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Heather
It's San Rafael's best secret, a 3 star that acts like a 5 star. Room amenities and sheets for a king. Nightly cheese and dessert are amazing. I always love staying here and always come back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Oana
Best hotel in Marin County, contemporary design, high quality overall. Better than the ogg to we Marriotts in the area. Better than Hilton in Dan Rafael. Customized, personalized, boutique hotels. Optimal location in downtown San Rafael with having couple excellent restaurant nearby such as well know Il Davide in the area. Midway SF and Sonoma. For those who pay attention to detail and style , unmatched European sleekness and eqsuitite quality fabrics inside took me, lobby etc with beautiful rooftop terrace. Overall if you have friends visiting from abroad put them in this place. A bit pricy, would be great if they offer packages with some discounts . Overall unmatched for Baron by all standards coming frok a picky customer,
Self
4/10
Poor
20 May 2026
mark
Lipstick on a Pig. Let me elaborate. The ice machine was broke, room tv was glitchy, my first room key was programmed for the wrong room and the ironing board was missing. Other that that, the stay was nice.
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Leslie
Everything clean. Parking garage was full and couldn’t use, which required street parking resulting in parking ticket as the directions are not visible at night. There was an issue with tv which was resolved within 20 minutes
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Mark
The European buffet breakfast was excellent and economical.

Rooms were super quiet.
Great rooftop bar
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2026
Cheryl
Parking was a problem, hotel garage was full, too small to accommodate all guests.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
matt
Roof bar was great
Everything was spotless
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Susan
Very nice place to stay. Will come again!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2026
Webster
$30.00 for parking is awful. Breakfast, I just had 1 small bowl of fruit & the charge was $21.00 + tax! That's robbery!
But the room was perfect, clean, modern, and I really loved the bathroom fixtures!
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
12 Apr 2026
Mingyan
The room is not clean with some dirts on the ground and the cornor. There is no sofa so the room is large but a bit too empty. The restroom in separated into 2 small rooms and the wash sink and mirror is not with in the restroom.
Also, fire alarm from 12 am to 1 am at midnight on April 12, 2026.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Janelle
Very clean property, really fast check in, our room was very nice also. We would definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Vijay
Comfortable and clean overall. Convenient attached paid parking. Central location with lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2026
David
Location was great, however, No proper entry to unload your car to go to the hotel in the front
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Brenda
Very nice hotel in a great location walkable to restaurants
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Bridgette
Everything great except minimal parking and very tight fitting spots.
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2026
Phuong
The hotel is nice, beautiful, but I find it inconvenient that it does not have a microwave inside the unit. The whole hotel has 1 microwave in the kitchen area and it was broken so I couldn’t heat up my food.
The hotel also charges fees for parking, which is a little off to me.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Tony
The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, we were happy to find this location. Location. We will be back here several times over the coming months and look forward to our business days in this nice location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
GABRIEL
Muy caro y también se paga el parking extra costo
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
GABRIEL
Buen lugar. Pero está caro
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Hansel
Extremely clean. Stylishly designed. Fantastic staff. Awesome breakfast. Will be back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Alicia
Great stsy
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2026
Kathy
The staff was nice. The room was clean but just ok. The location is convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Cheryl
The room was truly spotless, quiet, good shower, nice European modern design throughout. Everything one needed was there including easily maneuvered carts to move luggage to and from ones room. Great stay.
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Kristine
The staff were very friendly. The room was clean and spacious. Parking was limited but the staff worked with me when there weren’t any more spaces.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Julie
Clean room, pleasant staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
scott
Room was spotless and bed was super comfortable. Quiet too! The artwork in the rooms and Lobby are amazing. They have Wiiliam T Wiley prints that are fantastic.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2026
Dianne
Beautiful hotel and roof top!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Thomas
Facilities are spotless, fully furnished and upscale. Both receptionists and both kitchen staff for breakfast were professional , friendly and provided helpful service. I will return . The price was way too high for the room unlike the past probably due to a business conference. I was provided a complimentary breakfast to my satisfaction . Thank you
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2026
TOM
Hotel is modern but rooms are not functional. No place to put clothes. Funky bathroom, etc.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Ricardo
Room was clean and spacious
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2026
Ben
Nice place, feels new inside. Very cool room design. We didn't have breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
Eric
Great stay!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2026
Maureen
Super clean and comfortable room. Very nice lobby and bar area. Very friendly staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Laura
Perfect location, beautiful, modern, convenient parking, proximity to shops, dining and entertainment was so great!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Marcia
Front desk was so helpful. Room very clean and comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Saul
New hotel
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2025
Christopher
It was ok at beat
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Su
Staff and clean room
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2025
Cristobal
Breakfast is not included.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Dawn
This was a nice clean stat for a family wedding. I would go back again to visit the area around the hotel.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
08 Dec 2025
Veronica
glass door to the bathroom absolutely no privacy!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Ethan
Room was spotless, housekeeping accommodating, nice facilities, excellent bar in lobby
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Scott
Just really nice
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2025
Constance B
Everything was nice...just got frustrated with managing turning lights off to sleep at night and how to turn shower on and off...too high tech for us
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Nigel
Great.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
James T
Staff were friendly and offered parking solutions. I would request away from elevators in the future. Nice amenities in the neighborhood.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Kristina
beautiful room. staff was wonderful
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Kristina
beautiful place. staff was great and rooftop bar is amazing!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Jessica
I was so pleased with my stay at AC Hotel San Rafael. It definitely exceeded my expectations, and if I am every in town again, this would definitely be my choice to stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the food and drinks at the onsite restaurants were wonderful, and the room was beautiful, clean, large, and comfortable. It was also in a prime location to walk to coffee shops, stores, and restaurants in town. Definitely a prime spot to choose if you're looking to stay in the area!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Justine
The rain showerhead was tilted the wrong way so after finishing there was a huge puddle of water almost out to the bed. We adjusted it. Then the safe which worked fine at first wouldn't open. It kept saying error. The first girl couldn't fix it so I had to wait for someone else to take it apart. Then I came back at 4pm and our room was still not made up. Not a good first experience for our initial stay at your hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
CJ
We didn’t have breakfast.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2025
Austin
They had a party on the roof deck that went till well after 11 PM was super loud in the rooms
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2025
Donna
Was not happy to have to pay for parking.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Brett
Beautiful hotel
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Timothy
Thank you for the complimentary water.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Sandra
Beautiful property, professional and courteous, and lovely place to stay.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
Leslie
Very good
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Chrystal
Amazing weekend
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Earl
Great place. Beautiful rooftop
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Jane E
Small, personal hotel in Downtown San Rafael. Close to restaurants and access to Marin County outdoor activities. The staff were helpful and the rooms are well designed and modern.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Mary
Great room! Comfortable bed!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
Arin K
2nd time staying here and plan on being back in October. Only issue was the EV chargers were difficult to use due to non-EV vehicles parked there!
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2025
Tenzin
Great location. Lots of restaurants and shops in walking distance. Overall 4 stars because the room we booked, they had over booked and we did not get the junior suite we booked. None the less, our room was still nice and clean.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2025
fernando
A very nice hotel with a rooftop bar in a great little town!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2025
Ayshe
verry good
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2025
Jennifer
Property was walkable, clean, and friendly staff. Did not like that the bathroom door had a 4-6 inch gap at the top and bottom, it felt more like a bathroom stall in a public restroom.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2025
Richard
No parking available when I arrived at 1 am. That’s fair but not the worst. Charging me for parking after I told them I hadn’t parked was even more frustrating. The bathroom also smelled of urine.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Daniella
Parking was an issue but the gentleman at front desk was helpful and nice.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Cynthia
Everything was easy, check in, food, parking, walking around, great location
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Joseph
Great hotel in downtown San Rafael. Staff and bartenders were all super friendly and nice!
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Hilda
Checking in was quick, the room spacious, comfortable and clean. There was a problem with noisy air conditioning, but it was resolved. Beautiful roof-top sitting area and bar.
I did not like the parking arrangement. It would be better to include parking for hotel guests in the room rate.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2025
Jonathan
Best in Downtown
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Sarah
Our family travels very often and this hotel is one of the nicest ones we have been to. Very clean and nice rooms. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
Jenny
Nice and clean hotel. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The surrounding area had many restaurants to choose from and we noticed the streets were well maintained.
Business Partner
2/10
Poor
27 May 2025
Kasiemobi
So many hidden fees. Front desk staff are very rude and do not like to help. Only the manager, Dominic, was able to assist and help me with my needs. I do NOT recommend this location to anyone unless if you like to pay extra unnecessary money that they do not disclose upfront.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Frank
Excellent choice in San Rafael, right downtown, short walking distance to fine restaurants. Nice staff, too!
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Edmund
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.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Martha
Surprised to find such a sophisticated and well priced hotel in San Rafael. Really enjoyed it!
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Manuel
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.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
Marcia
A beautiful hotel conveniently located in downtown San Rafael
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Jason
Great property. We have stayed here multiple times and had a good experience every single time. Rooms are new, modern, and clean.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Angel
Friendly staff when i checked in and so easy to check in.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Kenneth

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!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2025
Matthew
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..
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
John
Great hotel
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2025
Amber
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.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
Orie
Lovely place. Good for business and personal travel
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
they could improve menu
Business
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Guy
The property was very clean.

The easy clean floors allowed noise to travel between floors.
Leisure Partner

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Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown
1201 5th Avenue, San Rafael, United States

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