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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Merriweather Post Pavilion

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

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

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Premium One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

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

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment

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

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About the area

Columbia

Town Center stay.With a stay at this Town Center aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Merriweather Post Pavilion and 2 miles (3 km) of The Mall in Columbia. Wilde Lake High School and Howard County General Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

  • ‪Food Court - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Café Nordstrom - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons 52 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Julio's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4-star aparthotel near Merriweather Post Pavilion
As a guest of WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia, you'll find a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Columbia aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 60 lbs 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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

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, 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.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, 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.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 745 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel called us the day before we arrived and said our reserved room had been trashed by a previous resident so we wouldn't get the room we had paid for. We asked them to adjust the price we paid but they weren't able to do that. Bedroom was also very small. Could not get end tables on both sides of the bed. Will travelocity adjust what we paid because we didn't get the room we reserved?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing! Highly Recommend!

Everything about this stay was amazing!! The Staff was awesome and friendly! The room was comfortable and Very clean. One of the best hotel stays I have had. I will definitely be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice to be able to get away and still have the amenities of an apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is up to date. There are plenty of restaurants and shopping that is walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms need better cleaning as well as proper body wash and shampoo because both are exactly the same
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamaneika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Perla

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The apartment was beautiful. The bedroom and bed were too small. And I think they need more ways to enter, the apartment I hot was far from the elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

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

10/10 Excellent

Lidya

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

10/10 Excellent

Deserie

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

2/10 Terrible

Terrelle

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids loved this place. They didn’t want to leave and see any of the area. I guess that means it was an absolute hit.

2/10 Terrible

Mutiat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LaVeta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good property with decent garage parking. It is very close to great dining options. Customer service was impeccable! During my stay the fire alarm went off for over an hour…we were not sure whether to evacuate or risk getting burned to a crisp…at the time i was soaking in the tub…so i had to get out. Otherwise it was overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thoai

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great weekend in Maryland

We had an amazing experience. The property is gorgeous and well kept. All residents stay on floor 5 and above, while renters stay on 4 and below. Love the safety precautions. You can use the elevator or get in a lot of doors without your key. If you return your key in the lock box, make sure you have someone hold the elevator as you can get back on without a key. I had to look for a maid to open it for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiva

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, parking on the floor of the room, kitchen was perfect for a short weekend stay, and great food near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very Nice. Would stay again.

Very nice accommodations in n a very nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erasmo

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Booked thru hotel.com. No chk in instructions sent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lureatha

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

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tayonna

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