The Courtyard by Marriott Merced opened in 2007 and is situated a mile from downtown Merced, the 'Gateway to Yosemite'. The hotel has a café serving breakfast daily and as there is no restaurant offering dinner on site, there is a local restaurant dinner delivery service available (payable locally). The Courtyard by Marriott Merced has a small fitness room, swimming pool and whirlpool and there is a lift between floors. The rooms in the hotel are air conditioned and come equipped with a telephone, flat screen cable/satellite television, radio, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.