Marin Suites Hotel

I think it is very important to clarify that this is the "Marin Suites Hotel" and NOT the "Marinwood Inn & Suites!" (I'm new to Booking.com & just missed the 90-day window to write my review of the latter at the same time...) While this Marin Suites Hotel really blew me away after my horrible experience at the other, I DO have to be fair and point out that neither one is a true 'hotel'. I would assume "hotel people" expect bar, restaurant, room service & valet service. However, for $124/night with tax in Marin County I thought this studio/1BR/2BR motel was a DREAM compared to the nightmare at the (literally) dirty Marinwood Inn! So forgive me if I gush too much. 80> If one knows construction he can tell that this is a large, older apartment complex that has been converted to a very unusual motel. The original pool has been retained, while handicapped lifts & beautiful plantings have been added as well as a jacuzzi, fire pit and TWO barbecue areas for guest use, plus a covered 'Sanctuary' between the 2 sections with tables, sofas, TV, fireplace & ice/food/drink machines (hidden behind sliding doors) for people to congregate in the evenings. There are also purchasable snacks in the lobby and a small guest laundry room. It even has multiple solar arrays on the roof to power everything. I arrived to find a 1BR suite waiting with <both> heat pumps set to 68, 2 TVs, and PLENTY of space, seating & a dining table for 4. New carpeting, tile, woodgrain vinyl strips, and a well-kept bathroom completed the picture. There was also a simple but spotless full kitchen WITH pots, pans, plates & utensils for for 4 (unlike Marinwood where even the lights & disposal didn't work.) The King bed was comfy and there was more closet & dresser space than you could possibly use.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The suites were perfect for us. Beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space in our 2 bedroom suite for the 4 of us. The gym was an added bonus with nice modern equipment. The pool was great and the spa was lovely. Would definitely be back again. The gardens were well kept and it was a lovely place to spend 5 days.

The rooms were extremely spacious, comfortable beds, just like a full apartment for the price of a hotel room. Having a kitchen was great, we could make dinner while the kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub. A small shopping center with restaurants and Safeway is 3min drive.

The courtyard area was cool. Cornhole setup was fun for my kiddo, and of course the pool and the hot tub. The grills that are available are convenient, though one of them was out of propane so we had to wait for the other one to become available, which didn't take long.

location was easy to navigate around for gas and coffee in the morning, eating places for dinner close by affordable and access into San Francisco was a comfortable drive in traffic, into pier 39 and fisherman’s wharf. highly recommend this hotel!