El Capitan Hotel

Name: El Capitan Hotel
Address: 609 West MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, 95340, US
Rating: 4

855-229-5934

609 West MAIN STREET, Merced, CA, US

4.0Very Good

Hotel amenities

Non-Smoking

Parking

Gym

Lounge

Pet Friendly

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About this property

El Capitan Hotel is a 4-star independent property located in Merced, California's historical district. With 114 rooms, the hotel puts guests within a 5-minute drive of the Merced County Courthouse Museum and Merced County Fairgrounds, making it a convenient base for exploring the area's cultural landmarks.

Each of the 114 air-conditioned rooms features a flat-screen television, premium bedding with down comforters, cable television, and a private bathroom equipped with designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Guests consistently rate room comfort highly at 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Dining options include three on-site restaurants and a coffee shop. Rainbird serves Californian cuisine, while a bar and lounge provides evening beverages. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for an additional fee.

The property offers a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary wireless internet access, and concierge services. Wedding services, a ballroom, and a communal living room are available for events and gatherings. The hotel also features a 24-hour business center with four meeting rooms, a safe-deposit box at the front desk, and porter services.

El Capitan Hotel stands 0.8 miles from Mercy General Hospital and 1.3 miles from Applegate Park Zoo. The surrounding area provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, including nearby mountain biking, rock climbing, and ecotours. Merced Regional Airport is the closest airport for arriving guests.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible late arrivals welcome; check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per room at no additional charge. The hotel features wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout, including accessible pathways, elevators, restrooms, and dining areas, along with assistive listening devices and visual alarms for guests with accessibility needs.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at El Capitan Hotel in Merced, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Merced County Courthouse Museum and Merced County Fairgrounds. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Mercy General Hospital and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Applegate Park Zoo.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Regal Hollywood - Merced - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Poker Flats Casino - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Merced County Courthouse Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mercy General Hospital - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Merced County Fairgrounds - 1.6 km / 1 mi
McNamara Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Applegate Park Zoo - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Stephen Leonard Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Stephen Grey Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Youth Sports Complex - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Macready Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Merced College - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Merced City Dog Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Vista Ranch and Cellars - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 53.5 km / 33.3 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 190.7 km / 118.5 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy Californian cuisine at Rainbird, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services, a communal living room, and a ballroom.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events.

Getting here

Merced Regional Airport (MCE) Merced County Castle Airport (MER)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Valet Parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-out 11:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of GBAC STAR (Hyatt)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed (no fees)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Pet Friendly
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
Covered valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per day
Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Parking height restrictions apply.