Element San Jose Milpitas

3.0 star property
Hotel in Milpitas with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Studio, Multiple Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 6 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Winchester Mystery House - 8 min drive - 9.6 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

  • ‪Annapurna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koi Palace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ygf Malatang - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪CRUST Sourdough Deli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fantasia Coffee & Tea - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Element San Jose Milpitas

Hotel in Milpitas with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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 15 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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. Sitting areas, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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 15 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
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 (daily)

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

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
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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

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 15 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 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 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 cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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 Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element San Jose Milpitas on Dec 21, 2025 start from $127.0, 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 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 15 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Element San Jose Milpitas?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness facility plus some guestrooms include kitchens.

Does Element San Jose Milpitas have a hot tub?

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

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

Yes, Element San Jose Milpitas serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

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?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms 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 at Element San Jose Milpitas?

No, at Element San Jose Milpitas, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Element San Jose Milpitas Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 313 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a heated pool that my kids loved!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yue

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Milpitas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,family-
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

macy

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Tremendous hotel experience. From check in to check out, it was very efficient and easy. Breakfast was the best we have had at this type of hotel. Plentiful options and quality breakfast. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
We didn’t like that it didn’t have a regular closet to hang things! It would have been nice to have drawers with the nightstands, or a dresser with drawers and a mirror! We had trouble calling the front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

8/10 Good

Lia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
When I arrived, check in was quick and easy. I got the room I booked for, a 2 queen room suite. It looked cleaned and was spacious. However we discovered that the toilet was broken and would not flush and was in constant flushing mode. I didn’t think much of it when we left to our concert but when we got back, the toilet was still in flushing mode and now the kiddos needed to really use it. I called the front desk and spoke with a very helpful person who told me that the maintenance man would be Available tomorrow. Was I interested in changing rooms? She allowed me to take a look at the room before she made the room switch. I love them for fixing the problem without being awful about it. With the room change, that resolved our toilet problem and we went to bed. The bed is comfortable, the mattress was not too soft nor too hard, so medium mattress and I didn’t want to get out of it. The breakfast served was simple but delicious, Scrambled eggs or white eggs and brown rice. There was cereal and milk, miso soup, fresh fruit, a little yogurt parfait bar, toast, bagel, muffins and coffee to name a few items. Overall our stay was pretty good. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A few bumps but great stay

We went for a NFL football game. It was an excellent stay. Room was ready early and it was very clean. There are a few things you can hear the people above you run and talk a bit. Around 10 pm we got a skunk smell coming through the vents so we had to turn off the a.c.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean,l and our room was very spacious with a kitchen as well. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mizuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Got us an early check in. Check in was easy. Very nice and clean. All upgraded. Will stay again. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I reserved 2 rooms. Due to Expedia’s technical difficulties, only one reservation went through. I wasn’t aware of this until I was on a plane to this hotel. The hotel and Expedia wouldn’t cancel. And ended up driving home after all day flying because the hotel couldn’t provide us with another room since they were full. And we couldn’t fit 7 people in 1 room. Expedia AND the hotel refused to refund us. Even though Expedia was the issue. Instead they wanted us to either book second room at a seperate hotel, and seperate my family, or book 2 rooms at another hotel and lose what I was charged for the Element. This was a bad situation all around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed only overnight after a late concert. The room was basic but very clean, new and modern. We didn't see the patio area as shown during our stay. Staff were very kind and friendly! Would def stay here again when in area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great, only thing wasnt great was the tv. It was so bad watching because it was so much rainbow statics, so we didn’t watch tv at all. Parking spaces were so close to each other. Overall it’s still a great pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

You Lun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, clean, quiet, spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was in place. Everyone was friendly. Even the laundry facilities came in handy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025