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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
40 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
29.8 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Mountain View
Room with view
29.8 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View
Room with view
29.8 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
29.8 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Dominican University of California

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

Located in San Rafael, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is in the business district, 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 10.8 mi (17.4 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.

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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA 94901

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 140
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2023
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 925
  • Conference space size (meters) - 86
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric car charging station
  • Firepit
  • Couples/private dining
  • Nature reserve
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Street parking
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 656
  • Distance from property (km) 0.2
  • Lot Hours - 24 hours
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Food and water bowls
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 36
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 92
  • Lift door width (inches) - 36
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 92

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Pay films
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Recycling
  • Mini-fridge
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed - 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

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).

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Credit card pre-authorisation

Pets cannot be left unattended

Mobile payments

Apple Pay

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Property mobile app recommended for guests

Property mobile app name Bonvoy

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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).

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