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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
Lounge
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

Premium One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment with Den + Balcony

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 132 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

One Bedroom Apartment with Den

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 74 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 142 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044

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
  • Maryland Live Casino - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

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
  • ‪Seasons 52 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Julio's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

Aparthotel with a fitness center, a short walk to Merriweather Post Pavilion
This smoke-free aparthotel features a fitness center, self parking, and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences like 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. 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.

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

  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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.
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

Self parking is available for USD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia located?

Located in Town Center, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia. Wilde Lake High School and Howard County General Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 737 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at this property modern quite super clean!!! Just awesome. Looking forward to my next staycation!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay close to MPP
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was like being at home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large one bedroom apartment, instead of a hotel room, was very comfortable.It's also feet away from a great Thai restaurant; waking to Merriweather was under 3 minutes. Safe parking garage. Easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loan

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

6/10 Okay

Tameka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarms were disturbing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very Nice. Would stay again.

Very nice accommodations in n a very nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, parking on the floor of the room, kitchen was perfect for a short weekend stay, and great food near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great establishment, clean rooms, and plenty of food options in close proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay! Excellent environment and feel. Really enjoyed the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

4/10 Poor

Zenia

Liked: Amenities
Play this is my go to location, but I’ve had issues with the quality in the air and this day was not so great whereas the fire alarm went off two separate hours for at least 20 to 30 minutes when everyone had to go out but upon reading reviews, this happens occasionally And I had my autistic son with me so that really gave him a scare
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s nice to be able to get away and still have the amenities of an apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was beautiful. It felt like a home away from home. My family will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really great for extended stay and if you like to feel at come!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the accommodations. The apartment was spacious, clean, modern and comfortable. We will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025