El Capitan Hotel

In a 19th-century building in Downtown, this upscale hotel is next to the Mainzer dining and entertainment complex, a mile from Highway 99 and 16 miles from Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Sophisticated rooms have Wi-Fi, TVs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. Some feature vintage record players and phones. Suites add sitting areas or separate living rooms. Dining options include a...