Inn Marin and Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection

This little historic motel was a real surprise. From the outside, especially when you park next to your door, it does not look like much, even perhaps a bit run down. However, the rooms do not face the parking lot, the rooms face a gorgeous courtyard! Even more beautiful at night. With some huge trees planted in the 40's when the place was originally built. This Inn has been recently renovated, is very clean, comfortable, and staff was friendly. The courtyard is like an oasis. Tree swings and a hammock to relax in, a nice pool, and some yard games are set up to play. The grounds are covered in great looking AstroTurf. I would definitely stay here again.

The bathroom was a little small, but not surprising, the structure was built originally in the 40's. It's a little hard to find a night, but just follow your GPS.

Very quiet and quaint. Would have liked to have curtains in addition to the horizontal blinds as they didn't seem to close completely. If someone were to look through the window they'd be able to peer into our room which made it less comfortable knowing there was a lack of privacy from other guests passing by. Other than that the room was adequate. The pillows were soft & the bed was comfy. We had plenty of towels & the heater/ac unit worked fine. The only thing is that the sight doesn't allow you to see what the difference is in the rooms you select. I would have liked a tub(which we thought they all had) but our room had a standing shower. The shower head & water flow was great but would have preferred to relax in a tub after a long drive. I think next time we're in the area we'll request a tub & the garden view. The continental breakfast came with plenty of options. There were bagels with cream cheese, cinnamon raisin bread, toast, yogurt, bananas and apples, corn flakes and Cheerios, mini blueberry muffins, coffee and mango or orange juice. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The place just had an all around tranquil vibe to it. There was plenty of parking away from the freeway and the general public & an added bonus was that the dollar store was within walking distance. My wife and I browsed around and picked up a bunch of snacks to munch on during our stay. I think the room we were in could have been in the $150 range rather than $200 but we know what to request for any future visits there. Overall this place gets a thumbs up.

No curtains in addition to the blinds.

The family friendly courtyard made this hotel a notch above others. The games and hammocks were so nice and the bonus of floaties in the pool for the kids was appreciated. It’s rare to find a hotel where the kids can safely play outside in a friendly area. Also the mature magnolia trees and fountain are just lovely.

When we first pulled up we were a little nervous because the outside looks unappealing. Outside our room was a ripped mat and dead grass but once we stepped inside we were happy, and once we stepped into the courtyard we were thrilled.

Continental breakfast was great. A lot of choices and very high quality. Raisin bread was awesome. I mixed the Mango and orange juices, the bomb. The grounds were beautiful and a big surprise, the room TV was huge. Any kind of food is a short distance away. If you have bikes, the room was large enough for at lease 3. I loved the fact that there is a front and back door on the room we had. Car parking is in the back and the grounds are in the front. There is a restaurant on site but it wasn't open when we were there. We'll try it next time. The front desk people were friendly and helpful.

I wish the rooms would have had opening windows for fresh air. Bathroom was on the small side but very clean. Neither of these things would keep us from returning.

The hotel is charming, an older property that has been refurbished. The continental breakfast was good and the pool area was very nice. The location was quite even though it is close to the highway.

The room had been refurbished but the blinds on the windows didn’t darken the room. I suggested that they invest in drapes or hand out sleep masks. Had to call for towels for the bathroom and the really nice table only had one chair. I asked about the chair and was told that was all any of the rooms had.

I have stayed here now several times and have come to truly appreciate the feeling of the feeling of community here. Starting with the very sweet staff! They are always so kind and Wanting to ensure They make my stay the best! It is a very amicable and communal feeling! That is important to me because I have been traveling alone to deal with a family issue here in the area and having kind people around you It's very therapeutic. The other amazing your amazing thing I love about this place is the gardens. They have giant Magnolia trees with hammocks and beautiful outdoor seating. There is a fun swimming pool and hot tub and the family environment is so positive. Certainly the rooms and the building itself are old. The walls are quite thin but that has not proven to be much of an issue for me. If you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs. Just in case. I would say the value is certainly certainly helpful at a time like this and especially in marine county. Other rooms were averaging 250 to $300 a night! Granted, this is not a higher end brand brand but that actually does not mean much. Come give it a try and bring your family and kids for fun!

If I had to be picky, I would simply say that the mattresses are very very soft which I do not like. I sleep better on a firm mattress.

The property was quite beautiful with Birds of Paradise, fountains, a large green space with fire pits, nice interior, and an onsite restaurant. The continental breakfast was basic but adequate; however, don't expect any eggs or meat, mostly sugary carbs. The room was large and had lots of storage space and a fridge, perfect if you are spending multiple days here. I appreciated the refillable shampoo/conditioner/body wash/lotion/hand soap rather than small personal containers, which are such a waste of plastic. The hotel is right off Hwy 101. We had the room closest to the highway and could not hear the traffic while inside. Last, the property was close to a small shopping center with a grocery store (similar to a Whole Foods) and several restaurants - we walked there (15 min walk) but can easily drive. Plenty of parking on the property, no parking fee.

The room was less updated than the rest of property but still comfortable. Bed was comfortable. The bathroom is quite small. We forgot to take photos of the room but honestly it's not bad. There were some cobwebs in the corner but overall clean. The pool had leaves in it and is not heated so don't expect to swim in the off-season.

Biodiversity was impressive! very tucked away and California king bed was much appreciated. room service was excellent, shower was extra responsive to temperature changes and features to change water pressure super appreciated.

The breakfast was mediocre, breads (marble rye, white and wheat) and some mini chocolate muffins and bagels. cheerios or Frosted Flakes, orange juice, some teas and coffees. banana and apple… it’s food just not breakfast. tasty, if you’re that hungry but not satisfying. no eggs no fresh cut fruit or anything nice enough to call it an amenity.

The bed was very comfortable. The room was very clean and quiet. The area is residential so great for walking. There were also stores nearby for anything we forgot. The hotel is convenient to the highway and has a lovely feel to it. It also feels safe. The restaurant (Ricky's) is fantastic, too. Delicious food at reasonable prices. If you don't eat there, you're missing something.

The birds in the tree we parked under left a tremendous amount of poop on the car. But, that was to be expected, right? Just being birds while we were being stupid. There were plenty of parking spaces in front of our room that had no trees overhead. We just made a poor parking choice. Parker beware.

Great staff, gave us some good tips for day trips, tailored to our needs (family with small children 4-6 year olds). The courtyard adjacent to our room was wonderful, it's a oasis with deck chairs and room to play with kids. The pool & hot tub was great and not very busy when we were there Restaurant (Ricky's) offers good food at reasonable rate. Breakfast was not fancy, but good enough.

Room was quite clean but bathroom could have been a bit cleaner (no major issues)