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Marin Hilltop Hotel

Name: Marin Hilltop Hotel
Address: 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, US

★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

FFour Points by Sheraton·Marriott Bonvoy·Hotels

📍1010 Northgate Drive · San Rafael ↗

📞+14154798800·Official site ↗

2010 opened · 2025 renovated· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorAll 75 facilities +

Review

Official

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and dry cleaning service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as cable TV offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to instant tea. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Marin Hilltop Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

Tier × benefits, as tested

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Marriott Bonvoy · From guest reports · actual benefits may vary

Room upgradeSubject to availability

Subject to availability

Free breakfastRarely

Lounge accessSubject to availability

Lounge access at select properties

Late checkoutSubject to availability

延迟至14:00退房 · until 14:00

Welcome giftSubject to availability

积分或早餐礼遇

Earned with 25 to 49 qualifying nights annually.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise friendly staff, excellent breakfast, spacious clean rooms, and free parking. Common complaints include dated room facilities, poor soundproofing, non-walkable location, and occasional billing errors.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings8.2

Facilities8.1

Cleanliness8.1

Service8.0

Location8.0

Value7.0

＋ PraisedSpacious and clean rooms · Great pool facilities · Extensive breakfast selection · Convenient location

－ ComplaintsDated facilities · Cramped breakfast area · Unstable Wi-Fi · Parking safety concerns

KEYSuitable for drivers seeking value. Check billing details carefully; note limited walkability and potential noise issues.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what are nearby attractions?＋

Located in San Rafael, it is 18 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge and near Northgate Mall. It serves as a convenient base for exploring the Bay Area by car.

diningHow is the breakfast and what dining options are there?＋

Guests highly praise the high-quality and diverse breakfast. The hotel features an American restaurant and a bar, though some families note the breakfast area can get crowded.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋

Highly recommended. Families appreciate the cleanliness, spacious rooms, and pool. It allows pets and offers family rooms, making it a great base for exploring San Francisco and Napa Valley.

businessIs it convenient for business travelers?＋

Business guests value the friendly staff, quality breakfast, and clean rooms. However, some report dated facilities, poor soundproofing, and unstable Wi-Fi, which may affect work.

coupleWhat is the experience like for couples?＋

Couples enjoy the professional staff, comfortable bedding, and good breakfast. Free parking is a plus. However, some rooms have maintenance issues, so request a well-maintained room.

roomWhat are the room facilities and environment like?＋

Rooms are spacious and clean with 55-inch TVs and AC. Some have courtyard views. Main drawbacks are poor soundproofing and dated facilities, which may disturb light sleepers.

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Room types · 18

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Parlor, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)53 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Double Patio, Guest room, 2 Queen

2 × Large bed34 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)34 ㎡up to 3

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe, Guest room, 2 Queen

2 × Large bed34 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe Patio, Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)34 ㎡up to 3

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

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Guest Room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)34 ㎡up to 3

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomGuest room, 2 Queen

Guest room, 2 Queen

2 × Large bed34 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible quadruple room has air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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RoomKing Room with Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible

King Room with Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)34 ㎡up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Room with Patio

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe Queen Room

2 × Queen bedup to 2

The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Patio

2 × Queen bedup to 2

The unit offers 2 beds.

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RoomKing Room

King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)up to 2

The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomKing Room with Bath Tub - Mobility Accessible

King Room with Bath Tub - Mobility Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)up to 2

The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomKing Room with Parlor

King Room with Parlor

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)up to 2

The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomKing Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible

King Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)up to 2

The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomQueen Room with Two Queen Beds

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

2 × Queen bedup to 2

The unit has 2 beds.

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible

2 × Large bedup to 2

The unit offers 2 beds.

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DiningSights

Madcap

Contemporary, Asian Contemporary · ★ Michelin

$$$$

Upscale yet approachable, Chef/owner Ron Siegel's Madcap is one of the Bay Area’s best for contemporary dining. Well-crafted bites on the prix fixe may include a quenelle of tuna tartare with ginger and sesame seeds tucked with a crisp rice cracker that is deliciously simple. Next, a tender, almost-sweet coin of charred octopus rests over a pureed base of fermented pimentos and Tokyo turnip for a clean counterpoint. Supple slices of tart umeboshi, "noodles" of daikon and a creamy ponzu is a creative, pleasure-packed dish, while a tranche of crisp skin-on trout with cauliflower purée and ribbon

4.1km

Insalata's

Mediterranean Cuisine · Bib

San Anselmo restaurateur, Chef Heidi Krahling honors her late father, Italo Insalata, at this crowd-pleasing Marin hangout. The zucca-orange stucco exterior alludes to the Mediterranean air within. Insalata’s upscale setting is framed by lemon-yellow walls hung with grand depictions of nature’s bounty, setting the scene for an array of fresh and flavorful cuisine to come. Sparked by Middle Eastern flavors, the kitchen's specialties include velvety smooth potato-leek soup made brilliantly green from watercress purée. Also sample grilled lamb skewers drizzled with cumin-yogurt atop crunchy salad

4.3km

Village Sake

Japanese · Bib

Set along a bustling stretch, Village Sake is a mighty hot and mod izakaya delivering authentic goods in the heart of quaint Fairfax. All the classic small plates are in full force here: crisp and creamy takoyaki (octopus croquettes), okonomiyaki, tataki (made with silky smoked hamachi) and coconut mochi cake complete with cardamom gelato. If you must have sushi, there’s a small selection of excellent nigiri, too—make sure to sample the shima aji and kinmedai. The look of the room suggests Tokyo, with closely spaced tables, an array of wood accents (including a live-edge wood counter) as well

4.7km

Pig in a Pickle

Barbecue · Bib

Don’t be fooled by its suburban location, as this is some of the best barbecue in the Bay Area. Chef/owner Damon Stainbrook takes his sourcing seriously, as evidenced by the chalkboard outlining where each humanely raised, hormone-free cut of meat arrives from. The counter service is warm, casual and friendly; while rustic wood tables filled with regional, homemade hot sauces dot the rest of the room.There’s really no wrong way to go on their mouthwatering menu. Imagine the likes of melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork; 18-hour smoked brisket; perfectly moist, dry-rubbed ribs; or juicy hotlinks burs

9.3km

Playa

Mexican, Contemporary · Bib

The foggy beaches of Marin County may be a far cry from the sand and surf of Baja, but this lively spot keeps the vacation vibe alive with margaritas, mezcal and madly delicious Mexican cooking. And while Playa feels upmarket with its colorful tiles, blown-glass lights and walls of windows, its food is wonderfully authentic. The menu makes for tough choices: opt for the outstanding al pastor tacos layered with sweet-spicy caramelized pineapple salsa, or the crispy empanadas stuffed with chorizo, currants and green olives, drizzled with chimichurri. Whether you choose a cocktail and a mushroom-

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Guesthouse

Contemporary

$$$

After a decade cooking at Larkspur’s beloved Picco, Chef Jared Rogers has grown well-attuned to the tastes of the polished Marin crowd. His Kentfield eatery is a neighborhood gem, but for residents with million-dollar homes. The menu is appropriately packed with dressed-up crowd-pleasers—from grilled king salmon with chimichurri and summery succotash to decadent flourless chocolate cake piled with chocolate ice cream.Donning soft leather booths, eye-catching wallpaper and a tiled central bar, the room has the feel of a cavernous old barn transformed into a luxe vacation hideaway. This holiday

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Picco

Contemporary

$$$

Picco is Italian for “summit,” and this charming Larkspur hilltop home has long been a beacon among Marin County diners. Chef/owner Bruce Hill is a true local-food devotee: his Italian-influenced fare heaps on Marin ingredients like the fresh turnips that dot his silky-smooth duck tortelli, or the Meyer lemon yogurt and beets that sit atop a nourishing kale salad. The “Marin Mondays” menu is a particular steal.The precise staff moves ably through the busy dining room, carrying bowls of creamy risotto made on the half-hour. With a high ceiling and exposed brick walls, the vibe is graceful but n

8.4km

Sushi Ran

sushi · Bib

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17.5km

Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Tier × benefits, as tested

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 18

Parlor, 1 King

Deluxe Double Patio, Guest room, 2 Queen

Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King

Deluxe, Guest room, 2 Queen

Deluxe Patio, Guest room, 1 King

Guest Room, 1 King

Guest room, 2 Queen

King Room with Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible

Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room with Patio

Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Patio

King Room

King Room with Bath Tub - Mobility Accessible

King Room with Parlor

King Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible

Facilities · 75

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