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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

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Premium One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

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

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Studio Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment

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

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

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

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Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment

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

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About this property

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

Aparthotel with a fitness centre, a short walk to Merriweather Post Pavilion
This smoke-free aparthotel features a fitness centre, self parking and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a coffee/tea maker, while a TV with digital channels and Netflix provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is available on request.
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Merriweather Post Pavilion. Enjoy features like a gym, laundry facilities and self-parking (surcharge). This upmarket aparthotel has 115 apartments. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and digital TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and co-working space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to shopping
  • 7 minutes on foot from Merriweather Post Pavilion and a 3-minute drive from The Mall in Columbia
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia, you'll find a fitness centre, laundry facilities, and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Columbia aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Up to 27 kg 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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 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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 119 at checkout
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 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and smart lock details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 119 at checkout. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 538 out of 760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 760 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Little to no communication with the staff of one person. After 8pm there was none.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: Very helpful staff. Great location and dining options. Quiet. Clean. The not quite as good: The mattress was not comfortable and bed creaked if you moved. The pool lights stay on all night and even on the 4th floor, with the blinds closed, they illuminate the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

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

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

10/10 Excellent

Idalia

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

8/10 Good

Sarah, Severn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Get the check in info before going

If you don’t get the email concerning how to get into to building to check in you are in trouble. Not sure who was responsible for sending that information either hotels.com or the hotel itself. Check in was at 4 but couldn’t get into the room till 5. Once room was nice but had a cramped feeling. The little deck was a nice bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stenly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anana

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here. I needed a day of relaxation before my wedding and I loved the peace and quiet. The lady that checked me in was the best. I will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Merriweather
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

Michael D

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Room comfort
Weird check in process and felt the people that worked there hated their job. They just wanted nothing to do with interacting with questions or requests. Asked for a late check out and they first refused but finally gave me 1/2 hour to 1130. They made it clear once i checked out, i was no longer welcome at the property. I was going to a concert at the pavillion next door and hoped to leave the car. Figured as long as I paid the $35 a day it should not be an issue. I was told I had to move the car and when asked what options were in the neighborhood, given little assistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Festival weekend stay

Amazing place to stay for attending an event at Merriweather Post. Lots of great restaurants to choose from...special hats off to DokKhao Thai...amazing food!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loan, porter ranch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Placmakr
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was disappointed because there was a full on video production shoot happening in the hallways with equipment and lots of staff associated blocking the hallways. No laundry detergent, no dish detergent or dishwasher detergent. The bedroom was so small and only had a small window that looked into the living room which was strange. In order to use the luggage dolly I would have to leave my license to assure that I would bring it back. The apartment leasing company is located in the lobby but the hotel check in is on a different floor so of course I greeted who I saw. However I didn't want to interrupt their conversation so I waited patiently however they ignored me and when I said excuse me after about 4 minutes of just standing there they annoyingly said that check in was on another floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Outstanding

Outstanding facility. Comfort, convenience, and plenty of amenities. Highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 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