AC HOTEL SAN RAFAEL DOWNTOWN - San Rafael CA 1201 5TH AVENUE 94901

1201 5th Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901 United States

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near Exit 1a on I-580 (~1.4mi)

In San Rafael (Downtown San Rafael)

9.2

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael offers a rooftop terrace with beautiful views, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a bar/lounge for guests to enjoy.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Parking (limited spaces)

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

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Reviews

"Good location excellent service"

Responsible and efficient employee during a fire alarm.

Edson P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 17 to Tue Jul 21 2026 at a $287.10 average nightly rate.

"Restful"

Top floor relatively quiet. Staff was efficient and friendly.

James H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Feb 02 to Wed Feb 04 2026 at a $190.99 average nightly rate.

"Good value"

The staff were very good and a comfortable bed in a nicely organized room made for a pleasant four night stay.

Douglas D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 22 to Fri Dec 26 2025 at a $163.00 average nightly rate.

"Classy in every aspect."

Loved the room: Lighting. “Bathroom” Shower Comfortable room with great lighting. Very well thought out.

Hh O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 22 to Tue Aug 26 2025 at a $175.00 average nightly rate.

"Lovely, Zen Like Hotel"

Great place to stay!

Sandra R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 08 to Sun Aug 10 2025 at a $253.80 average nightly rate.

"Love this Hotel."

I stay here every time I visit family. Love the layout; good vibe; excellent staff.

John D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 18 to Mon Jul 21 2025 at a $373.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mission San Raphael Archangel - 0.1 mi
Downtown San Rafael - 0.1 mi
Marin County Civic Center - 1.7 mi
Downtown Mill Valley - 4.8 mi
Muir Woods National Monument - 6.3 mi
Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC) - 6.6 mi
Old St. Hilary's Church - 7.8 mi
China Cabin - 7.9 mi
Stinson Beach - 8.1 mi
Downtown Sausalito - 8.6 mi
Lovepatch Farms - 8.7 mi
Angel Island - 9.0 mi
Downtown Novato - 9.5 mi
Richmond Amtrak Station - 9.9 mi
Downtown Richmond - 10.3 mi
Novato Gnoss Field (NOT) - 11.6 mi
Golden Gate Bridge - 11.6 mi
Alcatraz Island - 11.7 mi
Fort Point National Historical Site - 11.9 mi
San Francisco Blues Festival - 12.5 mi
Palace of Fine Arts - 12.5 mi
Baker Beach - 12.6 mi
Exploratorium - 12.6 mi
Natural World Museum - 12.7 mi
San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival - 12.7 mi
The Marina District - 12.7 mi
San Francisco Film Festival - 12.8 mi
Fort Mason Center - 12.8 mi
Mexican Museum - 12.8 mi
Musee Mecanique - 12.9 mi
El Presidio - 12.9 mi
Marina / Cow Hollow - 12.9 mi
Aquatic Park - 12.9 mi
Ghirardelli Square - 13.0 mi
Fisherman's Wharf - 13.1 mi
Gould Theater - 13.1 mi
California Palace of the Legion of Honor - 13.2 mi
Pier 39 - 13.2 mi
Lombard Street - 13.2 mi
North Beach Festival - 13.2 mi

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.

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.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2023

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Ownership: Evolution Hospitality

Total Taxes: 12.20%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Check-In 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

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
Banquet hall
Bicycle rentals nearby
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Boat tours nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Canoeing nearby
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Comprehensive food waste policy
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 925
Conference space size (meters) - 86
Couples/private dining
Covered parking
Distance from property (ft) - 656
Distance from property (km) - 0.2
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 92
Elevator door width (inches) - 36
Express check-in
Express check-out
Firepit
Fishing nearby
Food and water bowls
Free WiFi
Grocery/convenience store
Health or beauty spa nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Housekeeping on request
Kayaking nearby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Lot hours - 24 hours
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Meeting rooms
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Multilingual staff
Nature reserve
No accessible shuttle
No rollaway/extra beds available
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Number of restaurants - 2
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Parking (limited spaces)
Parking height restrictions apply
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
Pets allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Proposal/romance packages available
Recycling
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 92
Registration desk height (inches) - 36
Rooftop terrace
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Secured parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Skydiving nearby
Smoke-free property
Street parking
Swimming nearby
Tile flooring in public areas
Tours/ticket assistance
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water skiing nearby
Water-efficient showers only
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Onsite parking - additional charge Street parking & City garages options available - complimentary on weekends & after 6:00 pm on weekdays

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary wi-fi access in guestrooms and public areas

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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Catered to business and leisure travelers with 80+ hotels in North America and internationally including Brazil, Denmark, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.

The AC Lounge has the perfect open floor plan to blend as a daytime working space and at night, the ideal hangout spot to enjoy delicious tapas plates, hand-crafted beers and specialty cocktails from locally trained bartenders. The AC Kitchen is the go-to breakfast spot for European dishes sure to delight any guest.

AC Hotels offers innovative room layouts for corporate programs, meeting and conference rooms, and facilities for weddings.

European-inspired guest rooms are smoke free and each have an open-concept design with essential amenities including free high-speed WiFi, spacious work stations, plush bedding, and modern furnishings. Business services, a 24-hour fitness center, and mobile check-in/check-out services are also available.

Earn and redeem Marriott Rewards for free hotel stays, airline mileage, and other great rewards. All Marriott Rewards members receive a dedicated 24/7 customer service line, complimentary wired and wireless internet service, and priority late check-out at no additional cost.

The AC Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Toast - A cozy cafe offering a variety of breakfast options. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Farm House Local - A farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh and seasonal dishes. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Sol Food - A popular Puerto Rican restaurant known for its delicious dishes. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore Marinwood Plaza - A nearby shopping center with various stores and entertainment options. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Marinwood Market - A local market with a deli section offering breakfast options. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Lotus Cuisine of India - A popular Indian restaurant with a diverse menu. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Il Davide - An Italian restaurant known for its authentic cuisine. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Visit Marinwood Community Center - A recreational facility with sports fields and a playground. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Cafe Arrivederci - A charming cafe offering breakfast and brunch options. Located 1.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Whipper Snapper Restaurant - A casual eatery serving American comfort food. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Ristorante La Toscana - A cozy Italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta. Located 2.1 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore Marinwood Park - A nearby park with walking trails and picnic areas. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

What parking is available at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Onsite parking - additional charge Street parking & City garages options available - complimentary on weekends & after 6:00 pm on weekdays

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary wi-fi access in guestrooms and public areas

Is there a gym at AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.