AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Dominican University of California

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown blends urban sophistication with natural surroundings. Guests dine at on-site restaurants, relax by the rooftop firepit, or visit nearby Larkspur Ferry Terminal. High-speed WiFi and dry cleaning services ensure a convenient, connected stay.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
Pet friendly
Breakfast available
Housekeeping

₩254,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Rafael, a neighborhood in San Rafael, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is in a shopping district and near the airport. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Marin Headlands. Dominican University of California and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and mountain climbing nearby.

Visit our San Rafael travel guide

1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA, 94901

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

‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Tam Commons - ‬3 min walk
‪Il Davide - ‬4 min walk
‪California Gold - ‬3 min walk
‪Red Rooster Brick Oven - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Upscale hotel near Dominican University of California

Located close to Larkspur Ferry Terminal, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a firepit. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.

Additional perks include:

Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.

Other amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Parking included

₩203,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour offsite parking (USD 14 per day)
Street parking available
Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 29 per day)
Limited onsite 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 crib
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 center
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.
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Grab bar near toilet
Hardwood flooring in room
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
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 movies
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown on Nov 9, 2025 start from ₩226,763, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 29 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown located?

Located in Downtown San Rafael, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dominican University of California and within 6 mi (10 km) of Larkspur Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Bay. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are also within 16 mi (25 km).