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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Merced with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced welcomes travelers with a complimentary breakfast buffet and lobby fireplace. Relax at the outdoor pool or work out in the gym. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the attentive staff offers helpful service, including laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Merced is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG. Merced National Wildlife Refuge and Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include McNamara Park and Merced County Fairgrounds. Stephen Leonard Park and Applegate Park Zoo are also worth visiting.
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151 S Parsons Ave, Merced, CA, 95341

What's nearby

  • Merced County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Merced County Courthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Applegate Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Merced College - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • University of California Merced - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Merced Station - 8 min drive
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Star Burger - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,249 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Merced
Holiday Inn Express Merced
Holiday Inn Express Merced
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Merced
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Merced

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be closed during the winter.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG located?

Situated in Merced, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Poker Flats Casino, Regal Hollywood - Merced, and Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park. Merced County Courthouse Museum and Merced County Fairgrounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Merced by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Nayeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so clean and quiet, and conveniently located near gas stations, fast food, and the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People at front desk very kind, also the lady at the kitchen was very well person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean rooms and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient for visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Breakfast was amazing!! The only thing is I would’ve liked to have a couple water bottles in the room for the coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly. Brought two toddlers with me, staff was super friendly toward my kids. No deposit fee which was amazing. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my family for one night . Super convenient , clean and perfect for a one night stay. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, breakfast was good easy access off the freeway and the price was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

perla

Disliked: Cleanliness
The breakfast and the staff that prepare the breakfast are great! Very friendly, rooms were not kept clean and need to be cleaned better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly , very clean and a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byoung yong

Very clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
Nice place for a business trip or a stay to visit family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaijayanti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms with friendly staffs. Very sweet and thoughtful of them to put a note that if someone forgot to carry toiletries, they can ask for it. Extra brownie points for lots of eating options close by. Our window overlooked a jack in the box.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was quiet and clean and staff was very polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, comfortable bed, nice linens. All around great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and helpful. The room was tidy clean and plenty of towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Desk people friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet stay about 15mins from UC Merced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sungyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compared with price, the quality is good enough. Worth to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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