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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Studio Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby lounge
55-inch TV with digital channels
Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Balcony
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044
  • Merriweather Post Pavilion
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Mall in Columbia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Blandair Regional Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

  • 681 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

  • 547 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 1119 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium 2 Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

  • 961 sq ft
  • 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

  • 961 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 1425 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Studio Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment

  • 514 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 547 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

  • 801 sq ft
  • 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 | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Premium One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 633 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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55-inch TV with digital channels

Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 780 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 1524 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Located in Town Center within a short walk of Merriweather Post Pavilion, WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia is within a mile (2 km) of The Mall in Columbia. This 115-room, 4-star aparthotel has in-room conveniences like kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Merriweather Post Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Mall in Columbia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Howard County General Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Blandair Regional Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Maryland Live Casino - 20 min drive - 14.3 miles

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

Aparthotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Merriweather Post Pavilion
Guests staying at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia enjoy features like a gym. Self parking is available for USD 35 per night. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a stovetop. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 55-inch TV with digital channels. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.

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

  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Columbia
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Aparthotel
WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Aparthotel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

As of May 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia on May 11, 2025 start from $149.0, 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.

What's there to do around WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

This aparthotel is situated in Town Center within a short 7-minute walk of Merriweather Post Pavilion and also 17 minutes on foot from The Mall in Columbia. You'll also find Blandair Regional Park and Centennial Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this aparthotel?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 35 per night with in/out privileges.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia include a casino?

No, WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this aparthotel.

How far is the airport from WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

The closest major airport to WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia is Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), which is 11.8 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI), which is located 18.3 mi away (23-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

Yes, some apartments at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia offer a balcony.

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 693 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants all around the hotel, checking in was a little confusing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deonta

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

10/10 Excellent

Won

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great time

Had a very nice time. Ashley at the front desk was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierrot

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The place is very nice and modern. Apartment style and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adetokunbo

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

10/10 Excellent

KIMANNETTE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely safe, easy checking in after hours. Just be sure to read your directions in detail. Great customer service. We will definitely look for WhyHotels in other cities from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people will stay there again whenever I m in Columbia!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ANN MARIE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. It was perfect for my family!! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. I felt like I was at home. It was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damara

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely amazing! When I looked out my window in my room, I could see the swimming pool. It gives off this resort vibe. My only complaint is that the bed was a little too firm for my liking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anike

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

naeem

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice l am happy no complant
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, SAN DIMAS

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in the premium 2bed 2 bathroom unit. Great selection of places to dine including a creamery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashly

Disliked: Room comfort
We didn’t enjoy the room or some of the issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Customer service not great with the manager on duty. This was a first as I frequent a lot. First time charged for parking and the fee takes away from the price. Not a good deal. Did not feel valued and a lot of amenities were missing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025