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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom
420 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
316 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Room with view
329 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near Dominican University of California

Popular property highlights

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

Located in San Rafael, AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael is in the business district, a 2-minute drive from Dominican University of California and 6 minutes from San Francisco Bay. This upscale 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.

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 by Marriott San Rafael

1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA 94901

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 925 square feet (86 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael is a smoke-free property.

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

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 by Marriott San Rafael offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 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 movies
  • 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
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mini-fridge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)
  • 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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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)

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.

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property mobile app recommended for guests

Property mobile app name Bonvoy

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Mobile payments

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Apple Pay

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

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

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

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 By Marriott Rafael Rafael
  • AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael Hotel
  • AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael SAN RAFAEL
  • AC Hotel by Marriott San Rafael 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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