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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
Meeting facility
Rooftop bar
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Falkirk Cultural Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Marin History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dominican University of California - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 21 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪California Gold - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sana’a Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

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.

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 self 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 192 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 272 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is modern but rooms are not functional. No place to put clothes. Funky bathroom, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arin, Visalia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, feels new inside. Very cool room design. We didn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Roseville

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean and comfortable room. Very nice lobby and bar area. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, beautiful, modern, convenient parking, proximity to shops, dining and entertainment was so great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was so helpful. Room very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
New hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

angel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok at beat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Su

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cristobal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is not included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice clean stat for a family wedding. I would go back again to visit the area around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
glass door to the bathroom absolutely no privacy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025