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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA
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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is a 4-star hotels in San Rafael, CA. Guest sentiment is solid at 8.8/10 based on 210 guest reviews. Delightful Dining Experience : Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast every morning and unwind with a drink at our bar in the evenings. No parking available. Practical perks include on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.
Modern Comfort in San Rafael
Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy allergy-free rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Convenient Location: Situated near popular attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge and Ghirardelli Square, our hotel offers easy access to the best of San Rafael.
Delightful Dining Experience: Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast every morning and unwind with a drink at our bar in the evenings.
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1201 5TH AVENUE, San Rafael, CA
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AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown sits in San Rafael, CA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider San Rafael activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in San Rafael, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
The hotel is noted for being clean, but there were issues with the cleaning service losing personal items.
While some staff were criticized for being unhelpful, the overall sentiment is still positive considering helpful staff was mentioned.
The location was highly praised, with many reviews highlighting its proximity to attractions.
Rooms are described as modern and well-designed, but minor complaints about features exist.
Some amenities, like the breakfast options, were considered overpriced and insufficient compared to expectations.
There are concerns that the hotel is overpriced given the value and offerings available.
Breakfast options lacked variety and quality, which impacted the perception of food services.
Despite some drawbacks, many guests reported a pleasant overall experience.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.