El Capitan Hotel
Merced, CA
CELEBRATING BOTH THE OLD AND NEW Returning a prominent corner of the city’s downtown to its historical use as a vibrant and thriving hotel, the El Capitan incorporates an annex added to the hotel in the 1920’s, celebrating both the history of this location and a city on the cusp of a new era.
FORMING A CORNERSTONE FOR DOWNTOWN RENEWAL Conceived as a modern interpretation of the Art Deco style, the hotel retains a 1930’s-era romance while integrating modern retail storefronts and ground-floor spaces designed for 21st Century activities.
CREATING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GATHERING SPACES Multiple outdoor gathering spaces provide guests a variety of locations to dine and enjoy the warm summer evenings. The courtyard is a gracious outdoor room with retractable awnings, lush plantings and a food-truck tucked into the corner, making it a uniquely desirable destination.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Client: Nuovo Land Development, LLC Operator: JdV by Hyatt BAR Services: Architecture Site Area: .48 Acre Total Built Area: 69,000 gsf Number of Units: 114 Guest Rooms Awards: Midscale Hotel Public Space Awards Finalist, Hospitality Design Awards, 2022 Civil: Golden Valley Engineering Structural: Holmes Structures MEP: Robison Engineering Landscape: Stephanie McAllister Landscape Architecture Interior Design: Nicole Hollis Contractor: Swinerton Builders Photography: Tanveer Badal Photography
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