This is my second stay in El Capitan in Merced. It is a lovely hotel. The convenience of having an attached coffee shop and restaurant is a real plus to jetlagged travelers; The service and location are excellent. Once in a while, the Wi-Fi can be a little wonky, but it's nothing that would get anyone off track.

A really lovely old hotel that has been nicely upgraded to modern standards. Everyone, from the front desk, to the people working the bar, to the valets, to the cleaners were friendly and helpful. The decor is quite pleasant and features art work from local photographers and painters. The bed and pillows were comfy and the room well appointed. Frankly, I was surprised.

One of my many trips to Merced to see my son at UCM. This hotel never disappoints! The rooms are beautiful with unique decor so you don’t feel like you are in a generic hotel. Very comfortable beds, large bathroom and great amenities. I highly recommend!

Wonderful hotel in downtown Merced! Beautifully decorated and great vibe!

great hotel, amazing staff,

I recently stayed at the El Capitan in Merced on my way to Yosemite and was truly impressed by the beautiful room and stunning decor throughout the hotel. The aesthetic really adds a special touch to the experience. The on-site restaurant and coffee shop were also top-notch, offering delicious meals and great coffee. I appreciated the pet-friendly atmosphere, even though I didn’t have a pet myself—the signage welcoming pets was adorable! A unique touch was their offer of local seeds for guests, highlighting the importance of agriculture in the Central Valley. It was a lovely gesture, encouraging guests to take some seeds home and understand their impact on community and home gardening. The only downside was the noise in the morning from nearby construction, which was a bit disruptive. Despite this, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hotel for its charm and quality amenities. Looking forward to visiting again!

Beautifully renovated and historic. Front desk team is hit and miss around friendliness. Person who checked me out couldn't even say hello or goodbye

Very clean! Love the smart, creative space design!

Beautiful hotel! Love the interior design!

I’ve stayed here twice and it’s become one of my favorite hotels. Clean rooms, great value.

Great Stay!

amazing staff, great rooms, great location , ok price (better with hotel.com )

Best Hotel in the Central Valley! Customer Service is amazing! Love staying at this hotel any time I visit Central Valley California.

Outstanding hotel. Classic style with modern features. Full service with 3 restaurants. Comfortable and Quiet. I'll be back.

Beautiful upgraded hotel with friendly staff

The self parking is very limited.

Loved it

wonderful place

Great property in a convenient location in downtown Merced. Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, wonderful amenities. Highly recommend!!

A touch of the big city in a small town. We really enjoyed our stay! It is a huge plus that they are pet friendly. The room was spacious, very clean, and had many homey touches in the decor. The bed was very comfortable as well.

Clean

very nice and welcoming hotel

It was a very nice stay

Better than I expected. I think the best hotel in Merced County!!

Clean and friendly staff.

The hotel rooms are made to feel at home. Very nice and clean too!

The hotel is nice, a bit outdated but it is kept fairly clean.

Great Hotel!

Outstanding customer service

Super clean

Very nice hotel in a convenient location. Merced is a wonderful city and we were close to everything, including a 15 minute drive to UC Merced. The bed was super comfortable. The decor is very streamlined, modern and clean.

Everything was amazing!