- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, and Visa.
- Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- No alcohol is served at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced
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Late check in was easy. The room was very comfortable.
We stayed at The HIE for a quick overnight trip on arriviring on Thanksgiving Day. We were greeted with a smile and a very efficient check in. Our room was upgraded to a suite, but my mother in laws room was not quite ready. I didn’t even request rooms close to one another, but the front desk were on top of their game and had already made the arrangements. Nice touch. Our room was spacious and comfortable, but when we sat on the couch, we noticed a pair of balled up dirty socks under the table. Pretty darn gross. Also, we were only left half a roll of toilet paper. It just felt like the room was unclean. We were exhausted from our drive and went to bed early, but neither my husband nor I could sleeep Bc of the trains that were blowing their horns all night and the noises coming from the fridge. One of the worst night sleeps I’ve had at a hotel. I usually travel with ear plugs, but forgot them this time and we paid the price. Fast forward to breakfast... the breakfast room was packed and there was no seating. We went to grab a cinnamon roll, but there were none left. When they were refilled, they were replaced by cold rolls that were gross. We found a available chair in the lobby where my elderly mother in law could sit, but a man had his phone turned way up while he watched videos. All in all It wasn’t a great stay, but the hotel is one of the nicer hotels in Merced. Our check in was the best part of our stay.
Easy check-in and check-out. Quiet. Good breakfast offerings. Had to google for restaurant recommendations but local sandwich shop / bakery we found was excellent for dinner.
Always a great stay at this Merced Holiday Inn, super clean and very comfortable beds, complementary breakfast is good, it's the only place we stay every time we visit Merced. Worth every penny.
We were able to reserve a mini-suite with a King size bed for a very reasonable price---quite a bit less than the Hamton next door. Room was very good overall with just 2 small annoyances. THe pillows on the bed were too soft and the bathroom door and the front door interfered with each other. THe breakfast was outstanding as usual--cheese omelettes and their awesome cinnamon rolls. WE'll definitely come back to this location.
The rooms were very clean and the hotel staff were super friendly. The beds weren't as comfortable as I had hoped, but they weren't bad. My only real disappointment was that I was reading at one of the poolside tables at night and got kicked out at 10:00 even though I wasn't swimming. They didn't have another place for me to sit and relax outside and were unwilling to let me stay at the table in the pool area. Other than that though, we really enjoyed our stay.
Check in was fast and friendly. Would stay again. Room was nice bed comfortable
We've stayed at this particular HI Express around 6 times now and believe it's the best overall hotel in Merced. This wasn't our best stay since we had some noisy neighbors this time, however, the room, amenities, and the rest of the hotel continue to be first rate. I'll probably request a first floor room next time--we've had good experience with them thus far.
This was our second stay at this particular HI Express. The room was big and comfortable with everything you'd want for a short stay. We love their breakfast. In addition to their famous cinnamon rolls, they had sausage AND turkey sausage and ham along with both scrambled eggs and Denver Omelettes. The breakfast area is huge and great for just hanging out. You're only about 5 minutes away from Downtown which has quite a few good restaurants and a couple of theaters. If you're staying in Merced, stay here!
After a day trip to Yosemite we found this hotel a 1 hour from the gate. It was very comfortable to stay there.
Excellent location, near the freeway and Starbucks! My expectations were met, only complaint is the door near my room slams shut and created loud noise at all hours of the day/night.
Needed a quick place to say for a work trip. This did the job. Nice room, and bfast was great (Free)
Wanted a weekend getaway for my wife and I and this Holiday in fit the bill. Modern hotel with huge, comfortable King-size bed room. The heated pool and spa were still open in early November and the fitness room was better than most like hotels. The breakfast variety and quality were very good and the cinnamon rolls were awesome, as always.
Stayed here as this was one of the nicest hotels for the money I could find last minute. Great newer nice hotel, location was "eh" but for the price I was able to get over it. I think the area will improve over time.
This is a very clean hotel; good breakfast; nice stop place on your way to Yosemite. Staff was very friendly.
Clean, courteous staff, breakfast wasn't bad.Location was convenient
Mold in shower.. cockroaches in lobby.. small rooms.. hated it!!
Our family stayed here one night on the way back from LA to San Francisco because my husband had a bike race in the nearby town of Snelling. My boys and I did not go to the race with him so we spent the morning having breakfast and swimming in the pool. The staff were extremely friendly and the room was clean. When I inquired about a late checkout time, the woman at the front desk told me I needed to be a HI express rewards member but did not invite me to become a member. When I called back a few minutes later and inquired about the membership she said it was free and she would be happy to extend our checkout time. We will likely stay at another HI express in the future for quick trips.
Staff was service oriented. Disappointed they didn't have a better fitness room - Treadmill/Bike/Eliptical - paid $12/day at a local fitness center to work out. Rooms were ok, breakfast was convenient at no cost.
Location was awesome, right off the freeway! Plenty of places to eat nearby. Room was clean, staff was great. Overall good stay!
Hotel highlights
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced places you within a few miles (5 km) of Poker Flats Casino and Merced County Fairgrounds. This 91-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi. It's also near Merced County Courthouse Museum and Applegate Park Zoo.
Dining
Start your day off right with a free buffet breakfast offered each morning.
Rooms
All of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced's 91 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. 32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Free local calls, ironing boards, and desks are also available.
Property features
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include 2 meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, and free newspapers.
Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced
very nice hotel near uc merced
Everyone
Late check in was easy. The room was very comfortable.
friendly front desk staff- dirty room
Everyone
We stayed at The HIE for a quick overnight trip on arriviring on Thanksgiving Day. We were greeted with a smile and a very efficient check in. Our room was upgraded to a suite, but my mother in laws room was not quite ready. I didn’t even request rooms close to one another, but the front desk were on top of their game and had already made the arrangements. Nice touch. Our room was spacious and comfortable, but when we sat on the couch, we noticed a pair of balled up dirty socks under the table. Pretty darn gross. Also, we were only left half a roll of toilet paper. It just felt like the room was unclean. We were exhausted from our drive and went to bed early, but neither my husband nor I could sleeep Bc of the trains that were blowing their horns all night and the noises coming from the fridge. One of the worst night sleeps I’ve had at a hotel. I usually travel with ear plugs, but forgot them this time and we paid the price. Fast forward to breakfast... the breakfast room was packed and there was no seating. We went to grab a cinnamon roll, but there were none left. When they were refilled, they were replaced by cold rolls that were gross. We found a available chair in the lobby where my elderly mother in law could sit, but a man had his phone turned way up while he watched videos. All in all It wasn’t a great stay, but the hotel is one of the nicer hotels in Merced. Our check in was the best part of our stay.
Review comment
Sean responded on Nov 28, 2017
Thank you sshellbella for sharing your experience at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced. We apologize for our failure to provide you with a room as clean and comfortable as you expect and deserve every stay with us. We will work to ensure we do not repeat the mistakes we made.
nice hotel close to uc merced.
Everyone
Easy check-in and check-out. Quiet. Good breakfast offerings. Had to google for restaurant recommendations but local sandwich shop / bakery we found was excellent for dinner.
Review comment
Sean responded on Jul 17, 2017
Thank you for sharing Mary; we're glad you enjoyed our free breakfast spread and that you found a good restaurant nearby; there are quite a few we love to recommend. We appreciate you choosing us!
merced holiday inn express
Everyone
Always a great stay at this Merced Holiday Inn, super clean and very comfortable beds, complementary breakfast is good, it's the only place we stay every time we visit Merced. Worth every penny.
Review comment
Sean responded on Apr 17, 2017
Thank you George for the great review; we absolutely appreciate you returning, and will continue to work to earn your future stays.
very good stay!
Couples
We were able to reserve a mini-suite with a King size bed for a very reasonable price---quite a bit less than the Hamton next door. Room was very good overall with just 2 small annoyances. THe pillows on the bed were too soft and the bathroom door and the front door interfered with each other. THe breakfast was outstanding as usual--cheese omelettes and their awesome cinnamon rolls. WE'll definitely come back to this location.
Review comment
Sean responded on Dec 15, 2016
Thank you Summiteer for sharing your experience at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced. I'm glad you enjoyed our breakfast selection! Our entire brand is adding an egg white with vegetables omelet starting January 1; I hope you like it! I apologize about the pillows; we provide two soft and two firm pillows per bed, and will be sure to look out for those needing replacement. Thank you again! Sean Williams General Manager
Everyone
The rooms were very clean and the hotel staff were super friendly. The beds weren't as comfortable as I had hoped, but they weren't bad. My only real disappointment was that I was reading at one of the poolside tables at night and got kicked out at 10:00 even though I wasn't swimming. They didn't have another place for me to sit and relax outside and were unwilling to let me stay at the table in the pool area. Other than that though, we really enjoyed our stay.
Review comment
Sean responded on Dec 5, 2016
Thank you Jess for sharing your experience at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced. It's good to hear your room was clean and staff was friendly. I apologize about the pool hours! We will work on being more understanding and flexible; thank you for providing such great feedback! Sean Williams General Manager
nice hotel
Everyone
Check in was fast and friendly. Would stay again. Room was nice bed comfortable
Review comment
Sean responded on Sep 1, 2016
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's great to hear you would return, and that you had a comfortable stay. Sean Williams General Manager
overall, a very good stay!
Couples
We've stayed at this particular HI Express around 6 times now and believe it's the best overall hotel in Merced. This wasn't our best stay since we had some noisy neighbors this time, however, the room, amenities, and the rest of the hotel continue to be first rate. I'll probably request a first floor room next time--we've had good experience with them thus far.
Review comment
Sean responded on Apr 29, 2016
Thank you Summiteer1 for sharing your Holiday Inn Express & Suites experience. I appreciate you choosing to return to us so often, and apologize for the noisy neighbors this time. I look forward to ensuring your next stay is a great one! Sean Williams General Manager
great weekend getaway
Couples
This was our second stay at this particular HI Express. The room was big and comfortable with everything you'd want for a short stay. We love their breakfast. In addition to their famous cinnamon rolls, they had sausage AND turkey sausage and ham along with both scrambled eggs and Denver Omelettes. The breakfast area is huge and great for just hanging out. You're only about 5 minutes away from Downtown which has quite a few good restaurants and a couple of theaters. If you're staying in Merced, stay here!
yosemite day travel
Families
After a day trip to Yosemite we found this hotel a 1 hour from the gate. It was very comfortable to stay there.
Alyce we appreciate you sharing how your stay went; thank you for choosing us.