Courtyard Merced

Rooms okay, it’s clean! Pretty basic, has 1 supposed to be king bed but I think it’s a queen bed and 2 night stands. It has a couch but it feels dirty and a tv and fridge. Bathroom has the basics and essentials. The shampoo smells amazing it’s Paul Mitchell’s awapuhi-​my fave from when I was a kid!
Tons of highway traffic noise in my room but I used the hot tub earlier so I’m hoping I just pass out! The hot tub is nice except be careful, I thought I broke 3 toes trying to get into it! On the left side there is all these filters on the bottom and I nailed them w my foot when I got in.
The **free internet just stopped working so I can’t get any of my work done tonight, so that’s pretty unfortunate considering I’m here on a work trip but can’t do my work! :(TV went out a couple of times-​it said weak signal. The guy came and looked at it and offered to change rooms but I declined. He eventually got the TV to work again.

Came here on business trip, stayed for about 10 days. During my stay they decided to paint all the rooms around mine, leaving the place smelling like wet paint all week. Little kid pulled the fire alarm my third day here, and when I went downstairs the front desk guy was obviously overwhelmed trying to handle it. When I asked him a question, he replied with a bit of attitude that he was a little busy. Today, I went to get change from the front desk and the lady ignored me and helped the lady behind me in line. Patchy internet, thin walls. Maid crews decided to leave their carts right out front of my door every morning, requiring me to move them out of the way to get out of my room.
Next time, I’ll save some money and stay at the Quality Inn next door.

Meh. Out family went on a road trip from home in San Diego to the Sequoia’s, to Yosemite. We stayed here on our leg between Sequoia’s and Yosemite, and we were very underwhelmed. We definitely expect more from the Marriott name. First of all, just be warned this hotel is in a not great part of Merced. I was leary parking our car in the lot. The room is pretty small, and our room faces the highway AND the railroad tracks. When you have a tired family including three small kids… Well that isn’t ideal. It was really loud. But it was one night. We much preferred the Hampton Inn we stayed at the previous night. The room was clean, the beds okay.

Nice hotel for the area. Large lobby. The dining area is a tad over priced and I wish they had food available all day. One thing is that they advertise fast internet and it’s the worst! Literally kicking me off the network constantly. We notified the desk and they said they’ve been having issues and are in process of fixing the problem. I wouldn’t recommend staying here if you’re here for business as you need wifi to work :/​seems that this has been a problem for quite some time.

This facility should be listed as a 50’s Motel! The proximity to the 99 Freeway make relaxation nearly impossible. TV reception is poor, as is limited access to National Networks. The association Starbucks seems to be based on the «bucks» & fleecing paying guests. «Free» breakfast is limited to a menu that does not include toast and the attitude of the Starbuck’s staff is demeaning & insulting. Even the General Manager’s voice mail is full, too many guest’s complaining, I guess. Let there be no doubt «I will never be back!» I give it one star only to post my comments.

The rooms were comfortable and clean enough but it was a little odd. You couldn’t see the TV from the bed; the hwy was really loud because of the windows or walls. The bathroom door opened into the room so it was set up to stay closed. The little café downstairs was only selling Starbucks at 11:30 am even though other food was visible in the little display. I’m not sure if there are any better placed in town but I’ve stayed in much better Courtyards for sure.

Best hotel in the area! Friendly front desk associates and hotel staff! Clean! Big rooms and clean bathrooms! Has a great little bistro in lobby and starbucks drinks! Nice indoor pool and gym! Will definitely be back. since my son is going to school here in merced!

Stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Merced, CA last night for a short business trip.
Got in pretty late almost around 10pm. Late check in without a hitch. Front desk clerk was very polite and courteous. Reminded me that the rate included breakfast, which starts at 6:30am. But upon finding out that I was leaving before 6am offered to take the breakfast off the price. Very considerate. I like that.
When I asked whether there was a swimming pool, he even escorted me to it (just around the corner).
The king-​bed room was clean and adequate lighting. Important for those needing to work. Ergonomic office chair and table.
The only thing I’d suggest is asking for a room facing away from the freeway. I had room 324 which faced Hwy 99. I had to keep the AC fan on al night to drown out the traffic noise. I think the windows simply aren’t acoustical.
Lobby /​Reception is open to coffee/​snack bar/​café. Small lounge behind a partition for privacy. Very efficient with an airline business class lounge feel. Not super lux but has nice.
I’ll probably stay here again if rates are right.

Tired of driving so staying here and I can’t even deal I feel like this is what a motel would be like… smells like old people but this is what last minute stays end up like… can’t wait to leave tomorrow to our destination

Check in was a breeze. Very nice and efficient staff. Would stay here again.

All I gotta say is that this will be our place to stay whenever we come visit. When I saw how many stars this place had, I was expecting the worst but to our surprise this place was great. Everything super clean and odorless.

What a disappointment. Ants in the bath, a cold shower and overcharging were the worst part. Mediocre appointments past their prime and internet connections that were intermittent didn’t help either. I always love it when sheets don’t fit right and keep coming off the bed — classy!
The breakfast was included in our room rate and they subsequently charged for breakfast — I wonder how often they try that? The breakfast itself wasn’t worth the surcharge — few choices and mediocre quality.
Outside lighting seems aimed directly at guest rooms. Elevator was usually busy and slow to respond (probably because of staff use).
All that for the highest room cost in Merced — Way to Go!

Clean, large rooms. Comfy beds with all the amenities for a basic stay. Helpful, friendly staff and they are located right off the 99 fwy, central to most of Merced.
They have a Starbucks/​Bistro located in the lobby which had great breakfasts available for a charge.

While this was definitely the nicest hotel in Merced, our experience was mediocre at best. Card Reader for the door didn’t work most of the time. Had to unload the entire load from the back of our truck for fear someone would steal all of it? Under the recommendation of the staff at the front desk. No towels at the pool, had to wait a LONG time. So much chlorine in the pool your eyes burned walking into the pool area. On a positive note, the staff was friendly, and the bistro breakfast was wonderful.

Awesome stay at the Merced Marriott. Very friendly staff. Only negative: no microwave in the rooms.

Very friendly welcome at the check in desk. Spacious and well appointed rooms. Very comfortable beds.
Light dining in the lobby with full bar and a happy hour.
This time here I was given a room with paper thin walls. I woke up to the sounds of my neighbor talking at 545 am then the tv came on ! Then my wake up call came
I can’t do this again, very comfortable but unable to rest.

I stayed here for a business trip to UC Merced. I truly appreciated the check-​in staff. They were very efficient and smiled. Seemed to really care about their job. The room was a little damp/​stuffy. Good sized bathroom and very quiet at night. I had a room that was not facing the highway. Location is a bit remote from the university but I think most all the of the hotels in the city are located on the southern end near highway 99. I would recommend to guests in the area. Really liked their indoor pool. Good size for lap swimming (as long as no kids are around). I paid $ 99 for UC Merced rate which I thought was reasonable for this hotel (as they didn’t include breakfast).

Good solid business facility.
Pros:
Quiet. Staff were helpful.
Indoor heated pool was just nice.
Cons:
The breakfast area was pretty bland. Decent coffee for an addon price.
The wifi was a disaster. So slow when it was loaded with users as to be nonfunctional. This is a big no no in a business hotel.

This review is mainly for the café in the hotel.
This place needs some serious management intervention. When I went here, they didn’t have any oatmeal and were unwilling to make more. They didn’t have soy milk for their dry cereals and they don’t stay open for lunch. FYI for those counting on them being open. Plus, they always look closed since the person manning the station is always in the back and you have to yell yoohoo to get them to come out.
The hotel on the otherhand is quite lovely. Kinda close to the highway, so you can hear cars driving by at night.

We stayed for one night, a Friday in March. The hotel makes a great first impression. The lobby is open, airy, contemporary and inviting, with an open bistro, large and comfortable lounge. The staff is friendly and professional. Our second floor room was also comfortable and nicely appointed. We thought we’d lucked into a real winner. We were wrong. The walls are incredibly thin and you can hear everything happening in the rooms around you. Every door slam. Every toilet flush. Every TV show. Every orgasm and fart. As if that wasn’t bad enough, you can also hear the trains rumbling through during the night. We had a hard time getting to sleep and were awakened before dawn by doors slamming, people talking, showers running, and someone watching CNN news. Unless you have a sleeping pills, or are an insomniac, I’d avoid this hotel.