Yosemite Nationwide Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Web site positioned in jap California, United States of America. As I “gather” UNESCO websites this park was after all included on my west coast highway journey itinerary. For highway journeys, particularly within the USA, I usually decide staying at a Vacation Inn Specific. Simply outdoors of Yosemite Park lies Merced the place I stayed on the Vacation Inn Specific Merced. Let me present you why this was a fantastic selection because it’s a fantastic gateway to Yosemite Nationwide Park. First, let’s begin with a brief video.
The resort
The Vacation Inn Specific Merced is conveniently positioned an hour drive away from Yosemite Nationwide Park. I visited the park twice from there which you’ll be able to learn in separate articles. The resort is simply off the freeway and a 5-minute drive will take you to downtown Merced with outlets and eating places. It’s a 3 story constructing with loads of free parking house. At check-in I used to be checked in rapidly by the pleasant employees. I take part within the IHG Rewards Membership loyalty program and at check-in I used to be supplied addition bonus factors or free bottles of water. The widespread areas of the resort have been updated and clear. An ideal place for a couple of nights throughout this west coast highway journey.
The rooms on the Vacation Inn Specific Merced
My room on the Vacation Inn Specific Merced was positioned on the 2nd ground overlooking the parking on the doorway aspect. No noise got here into the room. I used to be assigned a spacious suite which had a separate lounge space. The room was geared up with a primary kitchen: fridge, microwave and sink. As I arrived late I heated up some pizza and cooled all of the craft beers I purchased earlier for the following days. The mattress was very snug and enormous sufficient for a Dutchmen (we’re tall 😉 ). I used to be with my daughter (see photograph) and see additionally loved the room. There may be additionally a big working desk the place I wrote this story whereas my daughter watched a film on the flat display TV. The toilet has a shower which it’s essential use to bathe too. All facilities are there however should you forgot one thing the reception is pleased to supply it. I examined that after all: it really works. A spacious room wherein I felt at dwelling.
Services on the Vacation Inn Specific Merced
The Vacation Inn Specific Merced has an outside swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Towels, chairs and sunbeds are offered. I didn’t swim however my daughter did on the day of arrival. It was fairly scorching that day so she wished to chill down. The gymnasium is simply subsequent door which I didn’t use. I had sufficient train climbing by Yosemite Nationwide Park. The Vacation Inn Specific Merced has additionally numerous enterprise amenities and the employees is pleased to supply info on the area. If I do a highway journey my most important concern shouldn’t be the amenities as I usually don’t plan staying lengthy at accommodations. I do like them to have a pool and gymnasium; which is why the Vacation Inn Specific model is generally my selection: environment friendly & categorical.
Eating & Consuming on the Vacation Inn Specific Merced
A Vacation Inn Specific typically doesn’t have a restaurant for dinner. The Vacation Inn Specific Merced additionally didn’t have one however does have a small store to purchase a frozen meal. As I like meat I requested the employees for the perfect steakhouse on the town. They suggested the The Branding Iron and I can affirm it does serve scrumptious juicy steaks. Within the morning the resort serves an categorical good breakfast. You possibly can select between eggs, bacon, sausages but additionally cereals and breads. There may be contemporary espresso, juices and yoghurts too. It’s a self-service breakfast which makes it categorical and environment friendly. The standard is sweet and the meals is tasty. Oh, did I let you know concerning the contemporary pancakes made by a press on a button? An excellent good breakfast made positive I might hike all day.
Conclusion
In case you are planning to go to Yosemite Nationwide Park or the world round it I extremely advocate staying on the Vacation Inn Specific Merced. It’s a fantastic gateway to Yosemite at a very good location near the freeway. The rooms are spacious and cozy. They’ve a swimming pool, gymnasium and provide a sensible categorical breakfast within the morning. I loved my keep and can select them once more if I’m within the space. I’m positive you’ll take pleasure in it too.
If you want to know what you are able to do in and round Merced then see one among these choices: day journeys in California or round Merced. I’ll add extra vacation spot info over time.
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** All opinions are primarily based on a real keep, flight or expertise. I’m not affiliated with the resort, airline or tour operator however I is perhaps (partially) sponsored – or paid. **