Sonesta Announces Opening of Signature Inn Merced / Yosemite Parkway
Jan 08, 2026 1 min read
NEWTON, MA (January 8, 2025) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand opening of Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway, a 47-room, upper-economy exterior corridor property located at 1260 Yosemite Parkway in Merced, California.
“Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway is our second recent brand opening in Northern California, expanding Sonesta’s presence in a sought after and frequently visited destination,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President Franchise & Development. “With convenient proximity to Yosemite National Park, this iconic hotel will provide a dependable, affordable, and retro experience for travelers venturing through California’s greatest park or visiting Merced University.”
Signature Inn® by Sonesta summons the golden age of travel and adds a retro-modern twist to provide a unique and comfortable experience. The brand competes with upper economy and midscale brands for road trip destinations, coastal towns and urban locations. Rooted in nostalgia and designed with mid-century influences, Signature Inn invites guests to “Stay Outside Ordinary.”
Signature Inn by Sonesta Merced/Yosemite Parkway guests can earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.
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Sonesta® is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in 11 countries. Sonesta® owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta®; The James®, Classico Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta® Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Select®; Sonesta Essential®, Sonesta ES Suites®, Sonesta Simply Suites®, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta™; Signature Inn by Sonesta®; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™ and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass™ loyalty program, Sonesta® offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass™ members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass. For more information about Sonesta® visit Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.
