Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Lobby
Reception
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and self parking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas offers 194 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Silicon Valley. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the buffet restaurant
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bike rentals
  • Steps from Silicon Valley and a 3-minute drive from Great Mall of the Bay Area
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Milpitas hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.
Rise - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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 used
  • 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

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 400 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast with an omelette station opening in weekdays
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naquiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and the staff was amazing specially the receptionist that checked me in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEREDITH C.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big and spacious, free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

parisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

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

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Rooms were clean. Nice kitchen area for essential needs. Complimentary full breakfast was excellent. We ate so much we had to go to the gym after! Kids enjoyed the pool as well. Staff was very friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, amenities, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, awesome staff, great breakfast, super convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family & I always stay at this location or any element hotel. Excellent customer service!!! Always recommend to family and friends. Thank you again until our next trip! Shoutout to davita ( I think that’s how you spell her name) & Alex who help me check in when I first arrived at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddy Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious Staff were all frIendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagmohan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel, great breakfast and nice lobby. The service was also very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie, Mey, & John were excellent at providing customer service! :) The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, this is definitely one of the best hotels in the San Jose/Milpitas area by far
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann

The statb was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Flora Tarcila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie in the reception was very helpful, respectful and attentive to our needs. Our room was a Studio with multiple beds and it's clean and quiet. It has a full size fridge and a kitchenette. The breakfast has few selections. All the staff that we met are helpful and respectful. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, amazing staff and quiet guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! Great breakfast. Friendly check in and breakfast staff. Close to Levi Stadium
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025