Element San Jose Milpitas

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Milpitas hotel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the area

Milpitas

In Milpitas .Stay at this Milpitas hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of Great Mall of the Bay Area. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Samsung Semiconductor Inc are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Milpitas hotel
Element San Jose Milpitas offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Element San Jose Milpitas also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Milpitas hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 194 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Element San Jose Milpitas to the airport?

Element San Jose Milpitas is 7.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Element San Jose Milpitas?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element San Jose Milpitas on May 29, 2026 start from CA $174, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Element San Jose Milpitas.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas offer free breakfast?

Element San Jose Milpitas offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Element San Jose Milpitas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Element San Jose Milpitas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Element San Jose Milpitas?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 18 per day.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have a pool?

Element San Jose Milpitas features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Element San Jose Milpitas to downtown Milpitas?

Element San Jose Milpitas is 1.5 mi away from Milpitas.

Element San Jose Milpitas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 385 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Florente

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIA CECILIA, Rancho Cucamonga

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

MARIA CECILIA, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights. Room was not serviced as requested. Shampoo container was empty. Had to use body wash to supplement. Requested additinal pillows. Was told it would be delivered but never did
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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