San Rafael Beach Hotel

"Clean rooms, nice staff, and plenty of breakfast options."

"NO HOT TUB! They advertised an indoor heated pool and hot tub, yet the hot tub was apparently removed and nowhere to be found. Windows in the room behind the curtains had dried fluid and hand prints everywhere so we were more disgusted when we looked at the view than anything. Several empty food dishes and glasses left in the hall combined with a side entrance door that doesn't even have a disability ramp sealed that we won't ever be back."

"Great staff and location, rooms could use some deep cleaning. Loved the water bottle stations and coffee machine!"

"Clean room, cookies or popcorn in the lobby."

"Love Chinatown "

"Beautiful property and staff were incredibly helpful"

"I wish the rooms had a microwave otherwise it was a good stay. The location was very convenient."

"Great location, loved the suite with our kiddos."

"I stayed at this hotel for a business trip, and overall it was fine, though definitely not without quirks. The property was extremely crowded during my stay, likely due to the conferences onsite. Check‑in was quick, but only because I arrived early—something I really appreciated. My room itself was acceptable, but it was located far on the opposite side of the elevator area. The elevators were a consistent frustration: very slow, and at times they wouldn’t let you select your floor. I wasn’t the only one experiencing this; several guests mentioned the same issue. Staff interactions were mixed. Most were fine, but during the conference they came across as a bit unfriendly. At breakfast, I overheard a staff member complaining that guests were “taking too long eating,” even though we were still well within the posted breakfast hours. It created an unnecessary sense of being rushed. Checkout, on the other hand, was easy thanks to the card drop boxes in the lobby and the convenient pickup/drop‑off area outside. One thing to note: the walls are thin. Light sleepers may want to prepare for noise if neighbors are active. The surrounding area felt generally safe, though it’s still an urban part of San Francisco, with the same level of homelessness you’d expect in most major metro areas. Overall, the stay was workable for business travel, but there are a few minor issues worth being aware of."