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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4.0 star property

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Studio Apartment | Private kitchen
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby lounge
55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044
  • Place, Merriweather Post Pavilion
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Mall in Columbia
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blandair Regional Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 132 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Private kitchen

Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 142 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia in Columbia (Town Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia. .This aparthotel is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Arundel Mills Mall and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Maryland Live Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Merriweather Post Pavilion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Mall in Columbia - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blandair Regional Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Howard County General Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Arundel Mills Mall - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Annapolis Junction Savage Station - 12 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Busboys and Poets - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Banditos Tacos & Tequila - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bark Social Columbia - ‬11 min walk

About this property

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

Aparthotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Merriweather Post Pavilion
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free aparthotel offers a foosball table.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Coworking space

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 27 kg per pet
  • Fee: USD 100 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Mobile key entry

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 115 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Salto mobile app before check-in
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 119 at check-out
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 119 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Columbia
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Aparthotel
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Aparthotel Columbia

Reviews

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 765 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suhail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at this property modern quite super clean!!! Just awesome. Looking forward to my next staycation!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very spacious. Check in was a little strange but the man helping us was very accommodating. Our check in time was 4 and we didn’t get our room until after 5
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large one bedroom apartment, instead of a hotel room, was very comfortable.It's also feet away from a great Thai restaurant; waking to Merriweather was under 3 minutes. Safe parking garage. Easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay close to MPP
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

GREAT Hotel with minor tweaks needed

Great hotel in a very convenient area if you are going to a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion (It is a 5 minute SAFE walk to the venue). The hotel is very clean, safe and located within walking distance to many good eating options. Our only issue, and this has been raised in other reviews so we will add to it .... the check in process is VERY confusing. There is no front desk and the instructions on how to enter the building, where to park and where to check in is not intuitive and is confusing. You can call the main number for instructions (they were very helpful once I reached them) but getting someone on the phone was also challenging. If they can make the check in process smoother and easier to understand this is a 10/10 hotel. Otherwise it is only a 8.5/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well presented. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location was very ce tral to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property but I received zero instructions from Expedia and how to get in the building after hours! If other tenants hadn't help me figure it out, I would be still outside! When I finally made it to the rental office, they blamed the lack of communications on Expedia! This is pretty unacceptable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very Clean! Response time from Management was amazing if you have a question or problem! When checking in you will have to call the front desk to receive the entry code. Overall 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like being at home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the convenience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Little to no communication with the staff of one person. After 8pm there was none.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: Very helpful staff. Great location and dining options. Quiet. Clean. The not quite as good: The mattress was not comfortable and bed creaked if you moved. The pool lights stay on all night and even on the 4th floor, with the blinds closed, they illuminate the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Severn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025