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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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Rooms & Suites

El Capitan Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt, offers 114 guest rooms. Room options include Arbor Queen (302 square feet, queen bed, work table, record player), Arbor King (302 square feet, king bed, record player), rooms with two queen beds (350 square feet), and Main Street King rooms (350 square feet). Junior Suites provide 430 square feet with a king bed and seating area. Suites feature 560 square feet, hardwood floors, clawfoot tub, and views of the Tioga building. Rooms use natural materials to evoke the surrounding landscape. Each room is equipped with a 49-inch flat-screen TV, climate control, blackout curtains, hair dryer, premium bath products, hot kettle, and laptop-sized safe. An iron and steamer are available upon request. This quadruple room features a tea/coffee maker, cable TV and air conditioning.

Onsite Dining Options

El Capitan Hotel features a restaurant and a bar. An American breakfast is available daily. Guests can choose from Native Son, Rainbird, or Mainzer for dining. Mainzer is a full restaurant, bar, cinema, and game-room. Native Son offers lattes, craft cocktails, and artisan bites. The hotel offers a àlacarte or American breakfast.

Leisure and Entertainment

The hotel includes a fitness center. The gym is equipped with Peloton bikes. The Mainzer Cinema features leather couches and presentation capabilities, accommodating up to 54 people. The hotel showcases art from local and global artists.

Location and Transportation

Located in downtown Merced, CA, at Main and M Street, El Capitan Hotel is 15 minutes' walk from Merced Amtrak. Merced Municipal Airport is 5 km away. El Capitan Hotel is 9 km from the University of California. Nearby landmarks include the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (0.3 km), Applegate Park Zoo (2 km), and Merced County Courthouse Museum (0.5 km).

Hotel Services Provided

El Capitan Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel can provide information. Hotel amenities include pet-friendly rooms, a 24-hour business center, and concierge services. The hotel offers meeting spaces, including a private theater with a stage, sound system, and seating for 150. Sentinel meeting room accommodates 50 people and the Drawing Room is suited for intimate dinners and small meetings. Valet parking is available. The hotel also offers room blocks for weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings.

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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
28 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Junior King Suite
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Suite
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Merced200 m
Airports
Merced Municipal (MCE) 3.9 km
Castle (MER) 13.3 km
Train
Merced Amtrak900 m
Train100 m

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

  • 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
490 m
Gallery
Merced Multicultural Arts Center
110 m
401 W 18th St
US Post Office
350 m
Restaurants
Toni's Courtyard Cafe
200 m
516 W 18th St
The Branding Iron Restaurant
260 m
640 W 16th St
Five Ten Bistro
250 m
510 W Main St Ste A
Destino's
200 m
460 W Main St
Fiesta Mexicana
290 m
530 W 16th St
Little Oven Pizza
280 m
433 W Main St
Bella Luna Bistro
410 m
350 West Main Street
King's Asian Cuisine
370 m
360 W Main St
Maries Mexican Kitchen
490 m
259 W Main St
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
570 m
235 W Main St
New China Cafe
670 m
1002 W Main St
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Questions of the users
About El Capitan Hotel
Are there any options for relaxing in a room, such as a jacuzzi?
10 November 2024
Unfortunately, there are no jacuzzis available in any of the rooms at the hotel.
Is smoking, including marijuana, permitted on the hotel premises?
12 December 2024
Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited on the property.
What parking facilities are available for guests at the hotel?
20 January 2025
Multiple parking options are available. Please contact the hotel directly to get the most accurate information regarding on-site parking.
Does the hotel allow pets, and if so, are there any associated fees?
18 February 2025
The hotel is pet-friendly and charges a nightly fee for dogs.
Can you clarify if the queen rooms feature more than one queen bed?
25 March 2025
There are two types of queen rooms: a standard queen with one queen bed and a double queen with two standard queen beds.
Is there a swimming pool on-site at the hotel?
30 April 2025
Regrettably, the hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Is a deposit required when making a reservation at the hotel?
15 May 2025
Yes, there is a deposit required. For detailed information, it is best to contact the hotel directly.
Are there laundry facilities available, like washing machines, at the hotel?
5 June 2025
There are no laundry facilities on-site, but upon check-in, recommendations for nearby laundromats can be provided.
Which type of room at the hotel offers the best views of the surrounding area?
22 July 2025
The junior king suite provides excellent views of downtown.
Do all the guest rooms come equipped with refrigerators?
24 August 2025
Yes, every room includes a mini refrigerator.
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room