Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown, San RafaelAc Hotel San Rafael Downtown in San Rafael, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 10 hotels we score in San Rafael. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $178 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 2023, the AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is a four-star property located in the centre of downtown San Rafael. It features 140 rooms with contemporary interiors and a rooftop bar called Above Fifth that overlooks Mount Tamalpais. The hotel includes two on-site restaurants, a gym, and business facilities, making it a practical choice for business travellers or those visiting nearby Muir Woods. It operates under eco-friendly rules where cleaning is an opt-in service. While the location is central, guest reviews regarding staff service are inconsistent.What stands out

Rooftop bar with mountain views

Central downtown location

Modern interior design

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Inconsistent staff service

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