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About the Hotel

609 W Main Street, Merced, California, United States, CA 95340
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Close to the Merced Multicultural Arts Center
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Located merely a 5-minute stroll from the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, the 4-star smoke-free El Capitan Hotel Merced features a shared lounge and a golf course. This Merced hotel offers a ballroom and sits only 1.8 km from the Applegate Park Zoo.

Location

The hotel is nearly a 10-minute drive from Bear Creek Community Church and near the historical district of Merced. Guests can visit Central Presbyterian Church, which is just 450 metres away, and St Patrick's Catholic Church which is 3.9 km from the El Capitan Merced.

You can admire a mountain, situated near the accommodation.

This hotel is near a train station and in the vicinity of Merced Amtrak train station.

Rooms

The property features 114 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making equipment. An ironing set and climate control are featured for guests' comfort.

Eat & Drink

The American-style Native Son restaurant in El Capitan Hotel offers dishes for lunch. The restaurant serves American cuisine. There is also a lounge bar. You can try Mexican cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.

Leisure & Business

This Merced hotel features wedding services, temporary art galleries, and a ballroom. At the El Capitan, guests are welcome to join fitness classes offered at a 24-hour fitness centre on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Merced County Courthouse for stunning architecture.
  • Try the famous tri-tip sandwich at The Branding Iron Restaurant.
  • Check out the artifacts at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center.
  • Stroll through Applegate Park for a relaxing afternoon.
  • Explore local produce at the Merced Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
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Junior King Suite
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Suite
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Deluxe King Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
  • Curtains
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Location

609 W Main Street, Merced, California, United States, CA 95340
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609 W Main Street, Merced, California, United States, CA 95340
Nearby
Public Building
Merced County Courthouse Museum
1700 ft
Gallery
Merced Multicultural Arts Center
400 ft
401 W 18th St
US Post Office
1200 ft
Restaurants
Toni's Courtyard Cafe
700 ft
516 W 18th St
The Branding Iron Restaurant
900 ft
640 W 16th St
Five Ten Bistro
900 ft
510 W Main St Ste A
Destino's
700 ft
460 W Main St
Fiesta Mexicana
1000 ft
530 W 16th St
Little Oven Pizza
1000 ft
433 W Main St
Bella Luna Bistro
1400 ft
350 West Main Street
King's Asian Cuisine
1300 ft
360 W Main St
Maries Mexican Kitchen
1700 ft
259 W Main St
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
1900 ft
235 W Main St
New China Cafe
2200 ft
1002 W Main St
Getting around
City Centre
Merced3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)6 min  ·  2.4 mi
Castle Airport (MER)20 min  ·  8.3 mi
Train
Merced Amtrak11 min  ·  3000 ft
Train2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 15 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
114
Former name
el capitan hotel merced, a joie de vivre hotel
Check-in
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