AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is a 4-star property in San Rafael, California, located in the heart of Downtown San Rafael. Just a 2-minute drive from Dominican University of California and 6 minutes from San Francisco Bay, the hotel positions guests near both cultural attractions and natural recreation. The property accommodates 140 rooms and maintains a 4.4 out of 5 guest rating across 129 reviews.

The hotel features 140 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with an LCD television, pillowtop bed with premium bedding, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Private bathrooms include showers with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guest comfort rating for the rooms is 4.5 out of 5.

Dining options include two on-site restaurants and a bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee. Vegetarian and vegan menu options are available.

Amenities include a rooftop terrace with views, complimentary wireless internet access, and concierge services. The property offers wedding services and a banquet hall (925 square feet). Additional facilities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, concierge services, a business center, luggage storage, and dry cleaning and laundry service. Outdoor features include an outdoor entertainment area with furniture and a firepit. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, registration desk, restaurant, and meeting spaces.

Nearby attractions include Mission San Rafael Arcángel and Falkirk Cultural Center. The location is 3.3 miles from Larkspur Ferry Terminal and 11.2 miles from Muir Woods National Monument. Nature-based activities accessible near the property include hiking, biking trails, kayaking, water skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, horse riding, mountain climbing, and swimming. Bicycle and scooter rentals are available nearby, along with boat tours.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome, with a maximum of 2 pets per room weighing up to 50 pounds each. Service animals are allowed and exempt from fees. Self-parking is available for a surcharge, and an electric car charging station is on-site.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

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

• 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

• 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.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pets are welcome.

• Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately $18 per person Covered self parking fee: $29 per day (in/out privileges) Nearby parking fee: $14 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours) Pet fee: $50 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.

• 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).