Element San Jose Milpitas

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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521 Alder Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035
  • Place, Great Mall of the Bay Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Great Mall 20
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Milpitas

With a stay at Element San Jose Milpitas in Milpitas, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Levi's Stadium and Santa Clara Convention Center. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from California's Great America and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from SAP Center at San Jose.

What's nearby

  • Great Mall of the Bay Area - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • I-880 Station - 4 min walk
  • San Jose College Park Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Ha Noi - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Annapurna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CRUST Sourdough Deli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taishoken 大勝軒 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koi Palace - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Element San Jose Milpitas

Element San Jose Milpitas offers 194 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 194 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
You can enjoy a meal at Rise serving the guests of Element San Jose Milpitas, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Rise - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rise

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 18 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Element Jose Milpitas Milpitas
Element San Jose Milpitas Hotel
Element San Jose Milpitas Milpitas
Element San Jose Milpitas Hotel Milpitas
Element San Jose Milpitas a Marriott Hotel

Element San Jose Milpitas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 379 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naquiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ann

The statb was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious rooms, friendly staf.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eddy Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious Staff were all frIendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, amenities, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alberto E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique, fresno

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The continental breakfast was five stars. Everything was fresh area was clean and staff extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general it is a new hotel and it is clean. The room beds were *not* comfortable. The breakfast was good. The cleaning maid did not replace bathroom essentials and we had to ask for bathroom tissues at the front desk, who were not responsive in a friendly manner - they asked us to come down to get the items we needed in a voice that sounded a bit irritated by the request. The major issue is that the front desk is not friendly and welcoming, and I did not see a single smile though I interacted with them multiple times over five days. Also had a bad experience with the security staff when I was sitting in the front area late at night around 1:30 am, and he was quite rude to me. The front desk also does not know basic customer service by actually not looking at the customer with basic communication skills like speaking in the right tone, looking at the guest in the eye and being friendly. Other than the negative customer service experience it is an acceptable hotel, but for me it was not exactly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarwan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

n/A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was surprisingly good, given how affordable the rate was. Everything was top notch with two minor exceptions. 1. TV size - the rooms were large in size and could use larger TVs to be able to get a better viewing as they were a little small for the viewing distance. 2. Dial up the water pressure. Maybe it's just me but I prefer showers with stronger water pressure. Other than these two fairly minor shortcomings, every thing else was top notch and kudos to the front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so great and kind. Clean and next to train station. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagmohan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, room service, staff n all. We enjoyed our time at Element!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Sacramento

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am absolutely in love with this place and when i take a trip back to the city this is where I'll be. The rooms are spacious and modern clean and absolute grand experience. The staff all the way around were super friendly and professional. My God daughter loved this place didn't know the pool was heated so I will be prepared my next.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was good, just not very much options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good breakfast. Perfect stay for the family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

chang heon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big parking lot. Clean and safe environment. Clean room. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025