El Capitan Hotel
El Capitan, A JdV By Hyatt Hotel, Opened Today In Downtown Merced, California
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El Capitan, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, opened today in Merced, Calif., the heart of the state's lush Central Valley. The hotel represents a Golden State original, reborn with approachable sophistication and modern comfort in a historic turn-of-the-century property of the same name. Originally built to serve train passengers and guests traveling to Yosemite National Park, the new 114-guestroom El Capitan honors that spirit of exploration and adventure with three locally driven dining options, unique entertainment at the restored historic Mainzer theatre, and access to a rediscovered downtown, abundant local farms and wide-open spaces.
To mark the occasion, El Capitan is encouraging guests to tune into the vibrant aspects and sounds of Merced with its Pick Your Label Package. The package includes stylish accommodations in one of El Capitan's restored Arbor Lane rooms, complete with an in-room record player and access to the hotel's extensive vinyl library. To complete the adventure, guests will receive a $40 gift certificate to downtown Merced's local and independently owned, Tigers & Daggers Records and a Classic Vinyl cocktail from El Capitan's Native Son. Package rates start at $239 per night.
El Capitan's 114-guestrooms, including three one-bedroom suites and nine junior suites, are spread across the restored Arbor Lane Wing and newly constructed Main Street Wing. The frontier spirit of early California and the American West come to life in the relaxed elegance of the property's eclectic design. Inspired by the golden warmth of the Central Valley, the guestrooms use natural, hand-crafted materials and textures to evoke the surrounding landscape and draw the outside in.
Architectural and design elements throughout the property are inspired by the nearby 19th century train depot underscoring the history of Merced as a transportation hub. Following the JdV by Hyatt brand's intent to celebrate locals and guests alike, artwork celebrating the agricultural and cultural traditions of the region adds the finishing touches to accommodations. El Capitan's Arbor Lane guestrooms offer whimsical elements including custom wallpaper highlighting local historic landmarks and record players in each room. In the spirit of connecting guests to the local neighborhood, the hotel also offers a continually updated library of vinyl sourced from a local Merced record store, complete with new selections and classics.
