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"Nick Your Stay" Comes to Merced Hotel

Kids Join With Nickelodeon Friends for Vacation Fun

Courtyard Merced welcomes children of all ages to have some fun with popular Nickelodeon characters while traveling this summer to Yosemite National Park and the San Joaquin Valley where popular accommodations in Merced, CA are offering a unique "Nickelodeon Your Stay" summer package so kids can enjoy their favorite cartoon characters while traveling with family.

From this hotel near Yosemite Park vacationers can enjoy a convenient and comfortable resting place in Merced, the town that has come to be known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," while other leisure and business travelers will find themselves just minutes from University of California Merced, Mercy Medical Center and Downtown Merced.

Regardless of the reason for travel, kids making the trip will be entertained by some of their favorite Nickelodeon characters with the Courtyard Merced's "Nickelodeon Your Stay" hotel package. Kids whose parents book their stay with this special package will receive a 4-page Nickelodeon activity book and silicone bracelet with access to a secret game website. Kids will also receive an awesome gift bag commemorating the stay that includes sunglasses, a "build your own" SpongeBob SquarePants activity and a splash ball. This special package is available for weekend stays through Dec. 26, 2010, but rooms must be booked by Dec. 5. Guests may also purchase the package for weekday visits.

Families wishing to book accommodations with the "Nickelodeon Your Stay" package may do so online by using promotional code NK6 at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcecy-courtyard-merced/ or by calling 1-877-NICK-STAY for reservations and information.

With its ideal location the Courtyard provides exceptional Merced lodging with spacious guest rooms and suites that feature large desks and convenient lighting, 32" LCD televisions, cable/satellite service, premium movie channels and high-speed Internet access. For added convenience and family fun, the hotel features an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and on-site fitness center. The hotel's Courtyard Café provides guests with an affordable hot breakfast buffet or cooked-to-order options. Hotel suites offer whirlpool and sofa bed options for added comfort. All rooms include a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and tea service.

* Weekend stay must include a Friday or Saturday night in order to receive the Nickelodeon Your Stay package. Quantities are limited and available only while supplies last. Please visit www.Marriott.com/NickelodeonYourStay for complete offer terms and conditions.

About the Courtyard Merced Hotel

The Courtyard Merced Hotel is a perfect destination among hotels in San Joaquin Valley offering accommodations to meet the needs of busy business travelers, vacationers or out-of-town guests. The hotel is conveniently located at the Highway 140 East exit of Highway 99, making it a perfect stop for travelers making their way to Yosemite National Park, as Highway 140 is the only year-round route into Yosemite.