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“Very accomodating”

Embassy Suites Hotel San Rafael - Marin County / Conference Center

5 of 5 stars
Goteem
California
Jul 16, 2009

I stayed at this hotel with a group of friends. They were very nice and accomodating. There was a ton of parking, the rooms were spacious, and we even got a conference table in our room which worked...more

“Midway between SF and Napa”

Embassy Suites Hotel San Rafael - Marin County / Conference Center

4 of 5 stars
jamaka66
New Hampshire
Jul 12, 2009

We stayed here after a day in Napa on our way back to San Francisco. This hotel was really very beautiful when you walked in. It had fish ponds and greenery and the rooms all look out on to them. ...more

“Some major problems at the Extended Stay Deluxe San Rafael”

Extended Stay Deluxe San Rafael

2 of 5 stars
birder1
Sacramento
Jul 6, 2009

Stayed here over the 4th of July and got a great rate through Hotwire (one of the 3 star properties). Although this is a relatively new hotel (2008?) I would not stay here again! The beds were hard...more

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