Panama Hotel, San RafaelPanama Hotel in San Rafael, United States has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 10 hotels we score in San Rafael. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 1.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $120 a night (cached, not a live quote).Panama Hotel is a small boutique inn located on Bayview Street in San Rafael, California. Originally built in 1910, the property sits between San Francisco and Wine Country, within walking distance of local shops, cafes, and theatres. The hotel features 13 to 14 rooms with modern interiors and an on-site restaurant serving Latin American and Mediterranean dishes. Guests can access a garden, a terrace, and free Wi-Fi. It suits travellers looking for a unique character stay near downtown San Rafael. One limitation is that some guests may find the food quality inconsistent.What stands out

On-site restaurant

Walking distance to downtown

Garden and terrace

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Variable food quality

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