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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

4.0 star property

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Rooftop bar
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Rooftop bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 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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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
(10 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

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 this property

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business centre, self parking and conference space are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Dominican University of California and 6 minutes from San Francisco Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre 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 metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Above Fifth – This rooftop bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered.
AC Kitchen – This restaurant only serves breakfast. 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
  • Built in 2023
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • 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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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-service breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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)
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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 305 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel in a great location walkable to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property, really fast check in, our room was very nice also. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean overall. Convenient attached paid parking. Central location with lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and roof top!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great except minimal parking and very tight fitting spots.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice. The room was clean but just ok. The location is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stsy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, however, No proper entry to unload your car to go to the hotel in the front
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hansel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean. Stylishly designed. Fantastic staff. Awesome breakfast. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saul

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, housekeeping accommodating, nice facilities, excellent bar in lobby
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place. staff was great and rooftop bar is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, professional and courteous, and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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