The newly built Courtyard by Marriott Merced is conveniently located just off Highway 99 at the Highway 140 East exit. Highway 140 is the only year-round route to Yosemite National Park, 80 miles to the East, giving Merced the title: "Gateway to Yosemite". The hotel provides easy access to Downtown Merced one mile away, UC Merced seven miles north, and Mercy Medical Center Merced just blocks away. Courtyard by Marriott surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our guest rooms, featuring a comfortable large well lit work desk with ergonomic chair, desk speakerphone and bedside phone, weekday newspaper, and in-room coffee. Start your morning with a reasonably priced healthy breakfast, buffet or cook-to-order. When you need to unwind at the end of the day, take advantage of our indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room. ** Courtyard Merced only offers smoke-free guest rooms. *