Motel 6 Merced North, MercedMotel 6 Merced North in Merced, United States has a corrected score of 1.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 20 hotels we score in Merced. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.4 before correction: Booking.com 1.6, Tripadvisor 1.2. Rooms from about $103 a night (cached, not a live quote).Motel 6 Merced North is a budget-friendly motel situated off Highway 99 near SR 59 and V Street in Merced, California. It serves travellers looking for practical roadside accommodation near the Applegate Zoo and Merced County Fairgrounds. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site deli, and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, televisions, and Wi-Fi, with some units providing refrigerators and microwaves. Secure self-parking is available on the premises. While the location offers easy access to local restaurants, some guests have reported maintenance issues regarding plumbing and cleanliness.What stands out

Free on-site parking

Pet friendly rooms

In-room microwaves and refrigerators

Close to local restaurants

Watch out for

Reported plumbing issues

Occasional cleanliness concerns

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