WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near San Jose State University

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Studio Suite | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
28 N 4th St, San Jose, CA, 95112
  • Popular LocationSan Jose State University9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Jose Convention Center15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSAP Center at San Jose17 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)6 min drive

Room options

Studio Suite

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

1 Bedroom | 1 Bath Premium Suite

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

1 Bedroom | 1 Bath Suite

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

2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Premium Suite

  • 1347 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Suite

  • 1347 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Jose

Downtown San Jose stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Jose aparthotel, you'll find San Jose State University and San Jose Convention Center. Silicon Valley U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and San Jose City Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Square - 8 min walk
  • San Jose State University - 9 min walk
  • San Jose Civic Auditorium - 15 min walk
  • San Jose Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Santa Clara Station - 4 min walk
  • San Jose Diridon Station - 5 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fox Tale Fermentation Project - 4 min walk
  • San Jose Improv - 5 min walk
  • Miniboss - 3 min walk
  • Lee's Sandwiches - 4 min walk
  • Banh Mi Oven - 5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose

4-star aparthotel near San Jose State University
WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose offers 105 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Jose aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (USD 10 per day)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Fee: USD 100 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Off-leash area

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Things to do

  • Gym on site

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 105 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day (3937 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

WhyHotel by Placemakr Miro
Whyhotel By Placemakr, Jose
WhyHotel by Placemakr San Jose
WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose San Jose
WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose Aparthotel
WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose Aparthotel San Jose

Frequently asked questions

How close is WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose to the airport?

WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose is 4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose offer free breakfast?

WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose have a pool?

WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose does not have a pool.

Does WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose to downtown San Jose?

WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose is 0.3 mi away from San Jose.

WhyHotel by Placemakr, San Jose Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 74 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

columba

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jong-Pil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and wide.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

alyssa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
we were not able to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Have no access to pool/outdoor patio
Hotel needs to be more specific on available amenities. Guest have no access to pool area or outdoor patio. Hotel needs restaurant/bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was super clean and had nice views of the area, some of the lights didnt work or maybe i didnt know how to turn them on but it was okay since i only stayed the night for a concert nearby but other than that it was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ayoub

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only issue was the parking, i never get toll abiut where to park or how to get into the structure but fortunately you can park on the street and is free
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023