Description of hotel: Marin Hilltop Hotel in San Francisco

A stay at Marin Hilltop Hotel places you in the heart of San Rafael, within a 5-minute drive of Marin County Civic Center and Dominican University of California. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from San Francisco Bay. Make yourself at home in one of the 235 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Marin County Civic Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Dominican University of California - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Falkirk Cultural Center - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Rebound Bookstore - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Pacheco Ranch Winery - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Gerstle Park - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
The Space Station Museum - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
San Anselmo Town Hall - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi
Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Marin Country Mart - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi
San Francisco Theological Seminary - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 59.6 km / 37 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 53.8 km / 33.4 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 67.4 km / 41.9 mi

The preferred airport for Marin Hilltop Hotel is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Rafael? This hotel has 2520 square feet (234 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a ballroom. Enjoy Californian cuisine at Hillside Tavern, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 2 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):

• Meeting facilities
• Swimming pool

The property will be renovating from October 22 2026 to February 26 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

• Meeting facilities
• Swimming pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

• Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 24 for adults, and USD 13 to 16 for children
• Pet deposit: USD 20 per night
• Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night plus USD 150.00 one-time cleaning fee
• Service animals are exempt from fees
• Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
• Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
• Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
• Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
• Contactless check-out is available.
• This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).