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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
Studio Apartment
Lounge
55-inch TV with digital channels
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

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

  • 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

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
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seasons 52 - ‬18 min walk

About this property

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4-star aparthotel near Merriweather Post Pavilion
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia offers its guests a fitness center. 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
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 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. Digital television is provided.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

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 elevator
  • 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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, 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, 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
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Columbia
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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 717 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

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Stayed 4 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Won

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Floyd is an excellent agent, professional, kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawante'

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Girls Night

Our stay was great. Lots of restaurants in walking distance. Parking was conveniently located on the same floor so we didn’t have to travel far with our belongings. We had a three bedroom two bath unit. The reservation was for one night but you can easily stay comfortably for a long period of time. The building was very quiet during our stay and most people are just going about their day. Definitely make sure to check your email the day of for the instructions you need to check in. This will help out a lot when you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful. The room was clean and tidy. It was confusing finding the hotel as it is part of the Marlow apartments and someone leaving the building helped guide me to check in as I was confused on where to go. I wasn’t aware parking was $35 prior to arrival. I wish utensils were already available in the room or atleast a note saying if you need utensils, please call guest services between certain hours as they are not always available. Overall, I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the apartment overall. It was modern with a nice kitchenette and large shower. The sofa was a little small and uncomfortable. There was random banging throughout the night from one of the apartments above us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with partner
The hotel is nice but it has significant issues when it comes to the fact that hot water only last for 2-3 minutes on average. Also you only get housekeeping if you stay longer than 1 week and you only get 1 housekeeping at that.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025