Days Inn Merced Yosemite Area, MercedDays Inn Merced Yosemite Area in Merced, United States has a corrected score of 2.3 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 20 hotels we score in Merced. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Booking.com 1.5, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $74 a night (cached, not a live quote).Days Inn Merced Yosemite Area is a budget hotel situated on R Street in Merced, California. Located near Highway 99, the property sits close to local shops, restaurants, and the University of California Merced. It serves travellers heading toward Yosemite National Park or the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. The 74 air-conditioned rooms feature exterior corridor access and include microwaves, mini-fridges, and 50-inch LED televisions. Guests can access free parking and Wi-Fi on-site. While the hotel provides practical amenities for families and business travellers, the surrounding area can be noisy due to nearby traffic and trains.What stands out

Free breakfast and parking

Rooms include microwaves and fridges

Close to local shops and eateries

Watch out for

Traffic and train noise

Low breakfast quality

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