Aparthotel

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

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

One Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

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

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

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

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

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

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Studio Apartment

  • 48 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

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

Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 142 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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.

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

  • ‪Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Café Nordstrom - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons 52 - ‬18 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. Digital television is provided.

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.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Mobile key entry

Things to do

  • 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

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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.
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 does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 723 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Demetrius

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful. It felt like a home away from home. My family will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Property

This place is so nice I came back 20 days later its n8ce and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the accommodations. The apartment was spacious, clean, modern and comfortable. We will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Emerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Excellent environment and feel. Really enjoyed the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants all around the hotel, checking in was a little confusing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great establishment, clean rooms, and plenty of food options in close proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beautiful place and great customer service

WhyHotel is always a comfortable stay. I’ve been here about 4 times. They’re beautiful, luxury apartments that operate as a hotel. Check-in is fast and easy. The accommodations are spacious, clean and comfortable. The property itself is conveniently located in the Merriweather District of Columbia Town Center with lots to do and lots to eat nearby. I like having a full kitchen and in-unit laundry so I could save money by cooking and leave with clean clothes. I just wish their bedsheets weren’t so rough and thin. Mine had holes. Other than that, I love the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, amenities were great and the apartment was clean and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awais

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, easy and good location. def recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really great for extended stay and if you like to feel at come!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Only this is no tvs in bedrooms other than that perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nondumiso

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I have stayed at this property many times in just thia past year. The quality of certain things have changed..some may be out of their control. People in the parking garahe smoking weed is one of them. The layout if this particular one bedroom was the most ridiculous concept for a layout that ive ever seen. The room was smack in the middle of the small living room and arms lenghr ro the kitchen stove.. Then they decide to out a "window " that looks out to the dinind room which makes zero sense. The kitchen suppliere were descent and clean. I always like that Wholefoods is nesrby so you can make your meals.. Washer and dryer is always a plus as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family weekend

It was really nice and quiet comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, clean and spacious. Parking was expensive for the most convenient access, but I did not mind the short walk to my car in the morning, to wake up. The night it snowed was beautiful but noisy once they started to clear it. My neighbor directly above me was a little heavy footed, but luckily did not move around too much. Bathroom was gorgeous and loved all the space with multiple closets. Would stay again, but would have liked the ability to pay for parking prior to check in. It was a little confusing trying to find parking for check in and the check in room access itself is not convenient for out of office hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good times

Ashley was wonderful helped me with my check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Best Hotel Stay ever!!

This was my second time staying here. I am well pleased. Honestly will be my go to for work whenever I need to stay in Columbia, MD.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice studio with kitchenette with full size stove and oven and fridge, as well as washer and dryer.Did not have a table to eat at, though, only a small desk next to the bed. Overall a great deal. Had access to a nicer gym also with good machines, a squat rack, and cardio/tabata room. Parking garage was great but cost $35 per night extra.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025