Element San Jose Milpitas

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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521 Alder Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035
  • Place, Great Mall of the Bay Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Great Mall 20
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Milpitas

Element San Jose Milpitas places you next to Silicon Valley and within 2 miles (3 km) of Great Mall of the Bay Area. This 3-star hotel has 194 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Great Mall of the Bay Area - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • I-880 Station - 4 min walk
  • San Jose College Park Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Ha Noi - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Annapurna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taishoken 大勝軒 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪CRUST Sourdough Deli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Koi Palace - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Element San Jose Milpitas

Built in 2022, the brand new Element San Jose Milpitas offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 18 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Microwaves, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rise

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 18 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Element Jose Milpitas Milpitas
Element San Jose Milpitas Hotel
Element San Jose Milpitas Milpitas
Element San Jose Milpitas Hotel Milpitas
Element San Jose Milpitas a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Element San Jose Milpitas?

Element San Jose Milpitas offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Element San Jose Milpitas?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element San Jose Milpitas on May 29, 2026 start from $135, including 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 is there to do near Element San Jose Milpitas?

This hotel is located in Milpitas, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find Levi's Stadium and California's Great America within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Element San Jose Milpitas?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 18 per day with in/out privileges. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas feature a casino at the property?

No, Element San Jose Milpitas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Element San Jose Milpitas?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Element San Jose Milpitas?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a kitchen.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Element San Jose Milpitas serves free buffet breakfast at Rise each morning.

Will Element San Jose Milpitas allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Element San Jose Milpitas for a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Element San Jose Milpitas?

The closest major airport to Element San Jose Milpitas is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 7.8 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 26.7 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Element San Jose Milpitas?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Element San Jose Milpitas.

Element San Jose Milpitas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 377 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ann

The statb was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious rooms, friendly staf.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eddy Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious Staff were all frIendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, amenities, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alberto E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique, fresno

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The continental breakfast was five stars. Everything was fresh area was clean and staff extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general it is a new hotel and it is clean. The room beds were *not* comfortable. The breakfast was good. The cleaning maid did not replace bathroom essentials and we had to ask for bathroom tissues at the front desk, who were not responsive in a friendly manner - they asked us to come down to get the items we needed in a voice that sounded a bit irritated by the request. The major issue is that the front desk is not friendly and welcoming, and I did not see a single smile though I interacted with them multiple times over five days. Also had a bad experience with the security staff when I was sitting in the front area late at night around 1:30 am, and he was quite rude to me. The front desk also does not know basic customer service by actually not looking at the customer with basic communication skills like speaking in the right tone, looking at the guest in the eye and being friendly. Other than the negative customer service experience it is an acceptable hotel, but for me it was not exactly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarwan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

n/A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was surprisingly good, given how affordable the rate was. Everything was top notch with two minor exceptions. 1. TV size - the rooms were large in size and could use larger TVs to be able to get a better viewing as they were a little small for the viewing distance. 2. Dial up the water pressure. Maybe it's just me but I prefer showers with stronger water pressure. Other than these two fairly minor shortcomings, every thing else was top notch and kudos to the front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so great and kind. Clean and next to train station. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagmohan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, room service, staff n all. We enjoyed our time at Element!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Sacramento

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am absolutely in love with this place and when i take a trip back to the city this is where I'll be. The rooms are spacious and modern clean and absolute grand experience. The staff all the way around were super friendly and professional. My God daughter loved this place didn't know the pool was heated so I will be prepared my next.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was good, just not very much options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good breakfast. Perfect stay for the family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

chang heon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big parking lot. Clean and safe environment. Clean room. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge a

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was great but the breakfast was horrible I stay and a lot hotels this have to be the worse breakfast I ever had👎
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025