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El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel allows 2 dogs of any size for no additional fee. Please note that pets cannot be left in the room unattended. Food and water bowls are available for four-legged guests. Sorry, no cats.
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Room Types
Please Select a Room

    • 1 king bed, 1 sofa bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

    560 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Sofa bed
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed, 2 sofa beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

    Room Amenities

    • Tea/Coffee maker
    • Shower
    • Bath
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hairdryer
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Radio
    • Refrigerator
    • Desk
    • Ironing facilities
    • Free toiletries
    • Video
    • Private bathroom
    • Heating
    • Cable channels
    • Laptop safe
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Wake-up service
    • Alarm clock
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Towels
    • Linen
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Clothes rack
    • Sofa bed
    • Trash cans
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
    • Accessible by elevator
    • Smoke alarm
    • Key card access
    • Privacy curtain
    • 1 king bed, 1 sofa bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

    Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Sofa bed
    • Separate sitting area
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    302 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 queen bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 Queen Bed

    350 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    350 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Separate sitting area
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • 1 queen bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

    Room Amenities

    • Tea/Coffee maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hairdryer
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Radio
    • Refrigerator
    • Desk
    • Ironing facilities
    • Free toiletries
    • Video
    • Private bathroom
    • Heating
    • Cable channels
    • Carpeted
    • Laptop safe
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Wake-up service
    • Alarm clock
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Towels
    • Linen
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Clothes rack
    • Trash cans
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
    • Accessible by elevator
    • Smoke alarm
    • Key card access
    • Privacy curtain
    • 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

    Room Amenities

    • Tea/Coffee maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hairdryer
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Radio
    • Refrigerator
    • Desk
    • Ironing facilities
    • Free toiletries
    • Video
    • Private bathroom
    • Heating
    • Cable channels
    • Laptop safe
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Wake-up service
    • Alarm clock
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Towels
    • Linen
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Clothes rack
    • Sofa bed
    • Trash cans
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
    • Accessible by elevator
    • Smoke alarm
    • Key card access
    • Privacy curtain
    • 1 king bed, 1 sofa bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

    Layout - Bedroom

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • 2 queen beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    2 Queen Beds

    350 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom

    Entertainment - 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix

    Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

    Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Desk chair
    • Premium bedding
    • Laptop-friendly workspace
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Phone
    • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
    • Desk
    • Designer toiletries
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Netflix
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Soap
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Shampoo
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Streaming services
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Down comforter
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 49
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Cable TV service
    • 2 double beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

    Room Amenities

    • Tea/Coffee maker
    • Shower
    • Safety deposit box
    • TV
    • Telephone
    • Air conditioning
    • Hairdryer
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Radio
    • Refrigerator
    • Desk
    • Ironing facilities
    • Free toiletries
    • Video
    • Private bathroom
    • Heating
    • Cable channels
    • Carpeted
    • Laptop safe
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Wake-up service
    • Alarm clock
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Towels
    • Linen
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Clothes rack
    • Trash cans
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body soap
    • Accessible by elevator
    • Smoke alarm
    • Key card access
    • Privacy curtain
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Description

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. 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. 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. 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

  • Pet Friendly
  • Gym / Fitness Center
  • Free WiFi
  • Business Center
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast Available
  • Parking Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Elevator
  • Non-Smoking Property

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating
Overall 5.0

Pet-friendliness 4.8
Location 4.8
Cleanliness 5.0
Service 5.0
Value 4.8
Booking.com Guest Rating

El Capitan Hotel is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 10 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 869 guests on Booking.com.


Guests consistently praise El Capitan Hotel for its exceptional pet-friendliness, with no pet fees, welcoming amenities like toys and treats, and dining options that accommodate dogs both indoors and on patios. The hotel earns high marks for cleanliness, service, location, and value, though some note the proximity to train tracks and lack of a designated pet relief area.

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FAQs

What is the El Capitan Hotel pet policy?
El Capitan Hotel allows 2 dogs of any size for no additional fee. Please note that pets cannot be left in the room unattended. Food and water bowls are available for four-legged guests. Sorry, no cats.
Are big dogs allowed at El Capitan Hotel?
Yes! El Capitan Hotel allows dogs of any size.
Are multiple pets allowed at El Capitan Hotel?
Yes! El Capitan Hotel allows 2 pets in each guest room.
Does El Capitan Hotel allow cats?
No, El Capitan Hotel doesn’t allow cats. If you’re traveling with a feline friend, try using our “Cats Allowed” filter to see all of the hotels in Merced that allow cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Capitan Hotel?
Check-in at El Capitan Hotel is after 3pm. Check-out is before 11am. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at El Capitan Hotel?
No, but parking is available at El Capitan Hotel for an additional fee. Some room rates may be available which include parking fees in the room cost.
Does El Capitan Hotel have a pool or hot tub?
No, El Capitan Hotel does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Merced that have pools.
Does El Capitan Hotel offer a free breakfast?
No, but breakfast is available at El Capitan Hotel for an additional fee. Some room rates may be available which include the breakfast fee in the room cost.

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