My friend and I were extremely pleased with our stay at the Marin Lodge. The value is exceptional…read more Clean, simple well appointed rooms. On a busy street but far enough off that the traffic was not bothersome. Norma was kind and accommodating, making sure we were well taken care of. I was surprised how nice the amenities and decor was considering the price. Convenient location as well. Definitely 5 Stars in my opinion!

Love staying here. The owners are wonderful- very friendly and accommodating. The ambiance makes…read moreyou feel like you're in the woods.

I've left 3 reviews and none have posted so here's to try, try again! ‍ If you're looking for a…read morequaint place and an excellent location, this is the spot! Nestled in the cute little town of San Anselmo, you can walk to nearby shops, or you are a short drive away from forestry features such as redwoods and fragrant pines, as well as the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1926, this hotel has original wainscoting in some rooms and hallways that whisper of times gone by if you stop to listen. The breakfast on weekends is comparable to any 5 star hotel with homemade meat and vegetarian quiches, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and an array of breads. Even on the weekdays, the offerings are plenty with incredible croissants, muffins and bagels as well as yogurt and granola and any combination of breads for your toast, as well a fresh fruit. You can eat inside sitting in front of a fireplace or even better, take your plate to the beautiful outdoor garden area with water features and greenery. The GM is always available for any questions you may have or a friendly conversation. The booking agency that I used did not contact him regarding my request for a handicapped room because I was traveling with my sister who is in a wheelchair. When I arrived and saw that I was booked upstairs I contacted him and he changed our room immediately even before she arrived , as well as offering to bring all of my things downstairs for me. Our stay was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place!

We had friends in from Los Angeles and they stayed here at my suggestion. I met them to help get…read morethem parked and carry their bags upstairs. They were there for two nights. The good: easy to make reservations and arrangements were clear. The Inn is convenient and clean. It is charming and has some very lovely touches that you would never get in a hotel. Parking is easy and reasonable ($10 per day). The beds are comfortable and supportive--a key element as my friend has had extensive back surgery. And, breakfast is included and served on the lovely patio. When my cousins came to visit, I had them stay at the Inn. They raved about the breakfast! My friends raved about the great lighting in the bathroom. What to expect: there is no elevator and you have to carry your bags up a staircase that can be challenging if you have much large or heavy luggage. The floors are not completely even in all rooms. Some are just a little bit off and are carpeted. It's easy to trip over the change in floor level, as there is no marking. Nice surprise: there is a cut in the wall to show the original knob and tube wiring. It's got a plexiglass cover. But the preservation of history and education is a lovely idea.

As other Reviewers stated, rooms are outdated with old microwaves, bed posts, furniture, etc…read more However staff is amazing There is a fridge and small coffee maker. Pool area is beautiful and lobby indoors and out are gorgeous Good meeting place from work or pleasure Location is ideal, not only beautiful from the hill but across street from supermarkets, restaurants, Starbucks etc Easy access from highway as well

On a last minute birthday request by my 14 yr old granddaughter to stay in hotel w/ hot tub. We'd…read moregotten a res. on line advertised at $110 +taxes and fees; hotel site, much more. Hotel confirmed they'd honor third party reservation. First pros: When we finally found lobby, we were greeted by a feeling of elevated comfort, & elegance w/ the black-coated front desk staff, earth of faux fire place, leather couches, & fancy chairs. Around the corner are the lowered lights of a bar & grill w/ lovely accents of polished wood throughout. Large glass windows surround a beautiful blue outdoor pool with hot tub in garden setting. In lobby, 2 options of chilled filtered water, 1 plane and 1 infused w/ fresh melon, a nice touch to give good 1st impressions. They said it's ok to invite hubby and son to join my daughter & grandkids & I to enjoy jacuzzi, even though they weren't staying; seemed generous, + towels provided. Open till 10pm. There were nicely scented toiletries in bathroom & MAX, HBO, YOUTUBE, and other streaming services, free w/ your stay. MANY CONS: Our room had ugly window view to parking lot; we asked if we could change to double queen pool view, they said no, hotel only has single King rooms w/ pool view and any others were booked. Ok, we did Book last minute. Next day, Service Tech said there had been plenty rooms avail. w/ double queen, pool view, but 3d floor + our room would soon be renovated, and why it was sub par. Why the lie? Jacuzzi: We visited the area earlier in eve, 6:40 pm when it looked lovely and aglow with gas fire pits & other outdoor ambient lighting... sadly, spa not hot, and just one jet working when i kept pushing button to start them? Service tech said they only come on w/ sensor w/ more folks in tub (whaaat?) he said, jets won't come on at night because of chemicals they add to hot tub (whaaat?). I hoped by AM, spa'd be hot so we could enjoy our AM coffee & take a dip! By AM it was so cold by pool we did not want risk of experience night before w/ cold spa, so resorted to regular tub soak in room. Sadly, tub plug broken and won't fill! Settled for shower :( No working bathroom fan! Not good for steamy mirror nor other smelly reasons fan is needed in there. Room window made of thin single pane glass that if child or anyone fell into, it'd easily break and we'd fall to cement, 3 floors down; no screen on window that opened 3 inches. Also large chips out of paint on window wall, size of apple. Heater tricky to get fan low, less noisy, & temp right. It loudly blew cold air and had to be turned off. No working USB charger ports, only 1 defunct port & service tech said it was disabled in anticipation of remodel, & also why furniture was old, and my mattress felt like a heavy person slept in it creating very bad dip; mattress needs changing! Fridge freezer, though coated in ice, not cold enough for ice cream. Ours went from frozen at store to melted beyond eatability, w/ in 2 hrs. While hubby awaited our return from shopping he tried to get beer at bar, but found it closing by 9:pm. Instead of letting him know he'd closed out his cash register & that my hubby could get beer to take to room from front desk, bartender rudely said, "i just closed, sorry!" instead of suggesting beer at front desk. We did not realize was possible till too late. Before checkout we waited over an hour for service tech to come look @ bathtub; we called 3 times over that hour & each time, told they were sending someone. When tech finally showed up he explained all about up coming remodel. Why the sub par room? Punishment for using 3d party? With each issue w/ room, we tried calling front desk for help. 1st time, when we asked for more bath towels, no one'd answer, only machine says staff is w/ other clients, even @ 2:00am when i wanted heat but couldn't get cold air to stop blowing. No one ever answered @ that hour. I gave up & just got extra blanket from closet (there was only one!). I thought, they're sick of hearing from room 309. When checking down stairs, staff were not visibly busy..... usually 2 agents working, just typing on their computers & no guest in front of them. Service tech said, trouble with phones was part of future renovation issue. When we'd finally reached staff over phone to ask for 2 more bath towels (since we're 4 and there were only 2 towels), they brought 2 tiny floor mat towels! We had to physically go ask for bath towels! Con: My granddaughter held bed quilt up to light of window and horrible stained filth showed through; see pic's. They tried to offer minimal points toward discounted stay only to be used on hotel site, where dilapidated hotel costs more money. Not worth it we'd do better at home. Not recommended.

It seems that the Valley Inn deserves an updated review, because the current state of this charming…read morelittle place (next door to Giaco's) was amazing for us in 2025. Contact-less check-in though we were well attended to in the reservation process, and were greeted with beautiful pastries at our doorstep in the morning. The room was beautifully appointed, bed was comfortable, stunning bathroom/shower, and plenty of bonuses that we appreciated: robes, mini fridge and coffee, TV, and a lovely private patio! The outdoor garden area was a special treat -- well maintained with flowers and twinkly lights, chairs and a fire pit (and no icky cobwebs). We recommend a stay at the cute and comfy Valley Inn, and also suggest lingering for a fabulous brunch next door at Giaco's, which had come highly recommended to us from family in the area.

My boyfriend and I had a very nice stay here this past Saturday. Yes, it's not super fancy and as…read moreothers have mentioned there's no TV, but it is quiet, clean, and charming. Lovely garden in the back as well. They also have the Two Bird Cafe in the same location. Very reasonable price for a nice spot in the Point Reyes area.

This was a great find in the Bay Area, granted I just used the Hilton app to find it, and we've…read morebeen back a few times. My son loves the interior with the walkways visible from the ground level - one could say he was impressed with his first view. The staff at the front desk is always so friendly and welcoming. They are why I've chosen to start again and again, even when it leaves us farther from our final destination. Every check-in, every entry truly leaves one feeling welcome. The gals I've had the pleasure of talking with remember us from day to day, it really does make for a wonderful stay. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, always clean and stocked. Daily cleaning is a treat with many hotels skipping days now. The restaurant is convenient for dinner and offers a very nice breakfast included with your stays. The bar and ample seating around it great to unwind in if you'd prefer not to stay in your room. This is our hotel of choice when visiting the area.

I spent the night at this hotel and really liked it. The service, my room, and the food were all…read moregood. The staff at the front desk were friendly and checked me in quickly. They kindly answered my questions and gave me tips about the hotel's amenities. The service during happy hour and breakfast were great. My room was clean, modern, and very spacious. There was a living room/office area in the front, and a bedroom in the back, separated by a bathroom. The furniture was spotless, comfortable, and in good condition. The bed was very comfortable, had plenty of pillows, and nice clean sheets. There was also a refrigerator, and two TVs! I stopped by for the free happy hour and they had drinks, chips, salsa, pretzels, peanut butter, veggies, and dip. It was a nice way to unwind after a long day. The breakfast was also free, and included things like oatmeal, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fruit, yogurt, and toast. Juice, coffee, and tea too! It was a really great stay, and I hope to be back.

Vic (The innkeeper) is delightful. The inn is funky and great for people like me who love quirky…read moreeverything. Amazing value. History. Close to the beach and Smiley's. What's not to luv?

The Grand Hotel is awesome. Don't come if you want a motel or hotel. This house exudes history. I…read morefelt like I was back in the sixties. Vic the owner is very nice. No hassles. It's rustic. It's a guest house. The owner says the home was built in 1880.

Couldn't sleep until the rooftop bar closed. Room 518 is right above where the bartenders walk…read more Was listening to incessant rumbling, footsteps, wheels rolling. Tons of noise from the hallway - heard every perso going to their rooms. Decor is spartan - utilitarian chic - no microwave, mattress sagged and felt cheap. I'm local and I've been to the rooftop bar several times - hurricane force winds all the time, not a place you'd really want to hang out for a long time. Signed up for Bonvoy because of the $400 eGift card which was applied to my prospective room before I booked with an itemized breakdown. After booking, it reads that Bonvoy DOES NOT apply the gift card to my first booking - deceptive. It's the newest hotel in San Rafael, but it's substandard.

The hotel is not well maintained. Room 403 had multiple problems…read more Broken AC, they sent maintenance to 'reset' it but they just turned the thermostat off and on. It obviously did nothing. Mini fridge had a glacier of ice buildup on the freezer, indicating high room humidity. Bathroom sliding glass door closes on its own, cutting off ventilation after taking a shower. Toilet seat was loose so it slid around. Our fire alarm went off at night because we had zero air circulation in a stuffy humid air chamber, which led to staff asking us to vacate under the assumption we had been smoking in the unit which we had not. We had to ask them to call the manager who ordered them to tell us to vacate and had to explain the problems with the unit that caused the false alarm. Parking lot is tiny, and the ticketing/gate system doesn't work oftentimes, leading people to have to back out into traffic to get out of the lot. The desk staff seems really nice and it's a shame, because we got the impression that the management is not so nice and mismanages the property by not giving their staff the resources they need to maintain the units or handle issues with the furnishings. There's lots of reviews of things being broken in various rooms and ours had a similar experience. It looks nice, but doesn't get maintained well, and management is quick to jump on you which results in an incredibly inhospitable and hostile atmosphere. I imagine working here is also not pleasant and I can pick up on the vibes that the staff are stressed.

Stayed here 3 nights in their European style room accommodation Jennifer's Room #6…read more Nice small room off main corridor connecting other rooms.Room had TV and wifi as well. Shared bathrooms,one w small shower the other a claw leg tub shower. Rooms have a small shared kitchen area w coffee maker,microwave and fridge . Continental breakfast included as well. Great value for the money! Live music below these rooms Tues-Thur. from 7- 10 pm so if you need quiet early in the evening I suggest a room further from the main dining bar area. Staff treated me so well I can't remember the last time Ive had such a pleasant experience in a hotel . Had a few friends for dinner last night and we couldn't have had a better time.. great food ,wine and fabulous service. Thanks to all of you there at The Panama!

Booked this hotel through Expedia for Memorial Day. Arrived at 5 pm. The hotel door was locked…read more Called the front desk, no body pick up the phone. Left a voice message. No body called back. Expedia help line called the hotel and told me no body can be reached. So I have to cancel the reservation. Luckily, found another hotel to stay. No instruction to tell me how to check-in the hotel. What a nightmare!