Aparthotel

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Merriweather Post Pavilion

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

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

One Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

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

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

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

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

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

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Studio Apartment

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

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

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

Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 142 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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).

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

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Busboys and Poets - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Banditos Tacos & Tequila - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bark Social Columbia - ‬11 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.

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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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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 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 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