Name: Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas
Address: 521 Alder Drive, Milpitas, California, United States of America, Milpitas, California, US
Price range: $154–$1,782 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Element San Jose Milpitas earns strong praise for clean, spacious rooms with kitchenettes and friendly service, plus a popular complimentary breakfast; travellers also like the convenient location for Levi’s Stadium and transit, though parking carries a fee.

Many reviews highlight amenities like a heated pool, evening drinks, EV charging, and laundry facilities. Some guests noted breakfast shortages or limited variety during busy times, and a few mentioned maintenance issues, room storage quirks, or freeway/neighbor noise. Expect a modern, well-kept stay with useful amenities and a few practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention a heated pool, evening drinks, and convenient EV charging; some also used the laundry facilities. Several reviews dislike the paid parking, and a few noted tight spaces.

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10

Dongping

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfect location for Bay Area for working or friends meet up. Good size studio provides basic needs for traveler. Clean! Love the electric car charging service at parking lot.

10

Anupama

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasantly surprised as Bay Area hotels are always old and out dated. The customer service was great. Free EV charging was a great surprise as well. Very comfy beds.

10

Matthew

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is so much nicer than a 3 star should be. Breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've had included with a room. As well, the happy hour is a nice touch and the snacks and beer were great. Amazing gym and amenities. Only complaint is that I booked a king room and was given a 2 bed room when I checked in.

8

Agustin

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall I enjoyed the hotel and the room. The bed was really comfortable. The room looked luxurious. My only complaint is the parking. They charge for parking and the front desk lady said she wouldn’t charge but they still did. Why do they charge for parking? To pay for breakfast? Or the few charging stations? Idk.

10

Rowena

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the complementary tea, beer, and wine. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

8

Phillip

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was heated, beds comfy probably most comfortable sleep I've had at a hotel in a while. Free breakfast. And coffee 24 in lobby even had bikes you could barrow. Stayed in a 2 queen bed room with a pull out couch slept our family of 5 great lots of room and bathroom was nice and big.

10

Brenda

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was fine. The parking fee was the problem. When you stay in a hotel,etc., where are you supposed to park safely?

10

Michael

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was in place. Everyone was friendly. Even the laundry facilities came in handy

10

YIM KEI

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

the property is clean and nice. the only bad thing is no free parking

10

Alfonso

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoy swimming in the morni g in a geated pool

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Cleanliness

Clean rooms and a well-kept property are noted across many reviews. A few mention lingering odors or isolated dirty areas.

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Mary

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The Hotel staff was amazing!! front desk, breakfast and Happy hour staff are the best and extremely helpful. only thing that I am disappointed on is that the daily parking fee was not disclosed at booking or when I checked in, and I did not notice it under the amenities. this is an extended stay hotel, and I did notice my room had a body odor lingering. It dint bother me much but it was noticeable eventually I bought an air fresher since I did not want to move rooms. lastly, they do not offer any Spanish channels on their regular tv guide. I was quite shocked and asked the front desk as well and they did not find the channel either. I have never been to a hotel that did not offer at least one Spanish channel. I am bilingual and I like to stay current by watching the News in Spanish and I was not able to do this at this hotel. unfortunately, due to the nature of current politics I found this to be extremely dishearten and made me sad to be honest.

10

Jarrad

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, and clean!

10

Shelley

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Clean room

10

Meiwen

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoy stay at elements. Room is clean and bed is comfortable. Employees are friendly. I will choose to stay again

10

israel

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms

10

Carmen

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean!!

10

Mele

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean spacious rooms and friendly staff.

10

Jaden

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In certain areas it was dirty. The beds were alot smaller than I expected. I read that there was supposed to be a made to order espresso bar and there it wasn't open and was never notified that it was not going to be open. Walls were super thin. Other than that I honestly enjoyed the stay, the rooms were nicely designed, I loved the fact that there was a full kitchen and breakfast was amazing

10

Robert

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in an excellent location. It was just a few miles from the airport. The staff were very friendly. The room was bigger than most hotel chains. The beds were very comfortable, even the sofa sleeper! The room was very clean when we arrived. When we got to breakfast, we were greeted by an awesome view of the sunrise and the mountains just across the street. Then, the chef made great made to order eggs and potatoes. There were also many other offerings for breakfast. We will definitely come back here, especially if we are headed to a 49ers game...or the Sharks.

10

sophana

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was awesome. Room was exceptionally clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and modern, many with kitchenettes and comfortable beds. Some report limited storage, occasional maintenance issues (toilets, AC, TV), and noise from neighbors or the freeway.

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Alexis

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Maryam

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was neat and clean. Spacious rooms. They had accommodations for 5 people in a room!

10

Vanessa

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was clean, spacious and the kitchenette was fully loaded with dishes, refrigerator, they even had dish soap and a dish washer. We are a family of 5 (2 teens and a school age kiddo) - it was spacious enough that each kid had a space to play and eat. The breakfast offerings were healthy and multiple options for the family. Their espresso machine is a plus!

8

Ashley

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place! The thermostat in our room sucked and took a million years to cool the room down, but overall everything else was perfect.

10

Lakendra

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms. Very spacious

4

Alyson

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice hotel we were disappointed that the toilet kept making noise and backing up. It made it seem like a dirty location. We had maintenance out 2 times and it still wasnt fixed.

10

CHIHYANG

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spacious and comfortable. Lobby was clean. Breakfast was a big plus for us. The location was away from other places if you want walking distance to nearby restaurants. The room could add a mirror outside of the bathroom.

10

Jaden

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In certain areas it was dirty. The beds were alot smaller than I expected. I read that there was supposed to be a made to order espresso bar and there it wasn't open and was never notified that it was not going to be open. Walls were super thin. Other than that I honestly enjoyed the stay, the rooms were nicely designed, I loved the fact that there was a full kitchen and breakfast was amazing

10

Michelle

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Nice staff. Lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and offer stove top, pots, pans, utensils and plates so you can cook while on your stay. Beds are clean and comfortable as well.

10

Stephanie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with efficient check-in in many cases. Some reports cite communication or responsiveness lapses and occasional billing or refund frustrations.

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Robert

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed at this property the night of the Taylor Swift concert. Our check in was at 3:00 pm but I arrived at 130 pm. We tried to check in early, but employee 1 told us the room was almost ready and was just pending a sign off inspection and it should be ready in 15 mins. We gave our name and then took this opportunity to go somewhere for lunch. Aftwr we are, we drove back to the hotel and tried to check in at 2:30 pm. However, we were told the same that the room was still pending an inspection sign off and should be ready in 15 mins. Employee 2 had us complete the check in process and I gave him my phone number and they said they’d call me in about 15 mins, so we waited in the lobby. Well, at 330 pm, an hour later, I went up to the front desk to get an update on the status of my room. Employee 3 told me that my room was ready and they were going to contact me but didn’t have my contact number. However, I could see my info on the pink post it note on their counter. I said, that’s my info right there? What do you mean? They said, sorry. We didn’t know that was you. Obviously frustrated, I told them, I totally know they are busy with the concert in town, but I prefer that of the room isn’t ready, just say it isn’t ready. Don’t tell me it will be ready kn 15 mins because you lose trust and it makes them look like they aren’t being truthful. To compensate for the run around, they did give me free parking, which was nice. Great stay other than that.

10

Nagaraj

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was maintained really well. Customer service was fabtastic. Very accommodating and great staff. Breakfast options are good.

10

William

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, clean and enjoyable amenities

10

Mary

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful.

10

Graham

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, great property. Front desk staffing was average, not paying attention and on their phones. Breakfast two out of the three mornings was over packed and they ran out of everything. No silverware, no milk, no juice, no plates. It was busy but they were understaffed or poor work ethic.

10

Maria H

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

People who manage the desk were very response, humanistic, and caring. The room was very clean, and it was nice touch to have the welcome greetings on the TV monitor. Thank you for your services.

10

Ashley

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

2

Jennifer

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Lia

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Stephanie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Location

Convenient for Levi’s Stadium and transit (train/VTA), close to the airport, Great Mall, and freeways. Some guests found limited walkable dining and occasional freeway noise.

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10

Dongping

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfect location for Bay Area for working or friends meet up. Good size studio provides basic needs for traveler. Clean! Love the electric car charging service at parking lot.

10

Katia

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to VTA to Levi’s stadium

10

Adil

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything went pretty well. The only problem or i would say concern was getting noise from the freeway especially at night. The windows facing freeway should be more insulated. Otherwise amenities, staff, cleaniness was excellent and hopefully i will be staying here for my next business visit.

10

Pilar

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay! Great breakfast. Friendly check in and breakfast staff. Close to Levi Stadium

10

Daniel

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for 49ers game. Train is across the street. Very friendly service and large rooms!

10

michelle

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Will recommend. Room is spacious and complete room amenities. Included breakfast with stay is wonderful. My go to place to stay whenever I need to be near Great mall.

10

CHIHYANG

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spacious and comfortable. Lobby was clean. Breakfast was a big plus for us. The location was away from other places if you want walking distance to nearby restaurants. The room could add a mirror outside of the bathroom.

10

Vermont

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location, hotel is clean and have all the amenities.

10

Robert

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in an excellent location. It was just a few miles from the airport. The staff were very friendly. The room was bigger than most hotel chains. The beds were very comfortable, even the sofa sleeper! The room was very clean when we arrived. When we got to breakfast, we were greeted by an awesome view of the sunrise and the mountains just across the street. Then, the chef made great made to order eggs and potatoes. There were also many other offerings for breakfast. We will definitely come back here, especially if we are headed to a 49ers game...or the Sharks.

10

Tina

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, and off the beaten path.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality and variety, with multiple guests calling it the best for this hotel type. During busy times some experienced shortages or basic options, and one wished for an on-site restaurant; a few found it disappointing.

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Katia

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel , just wish it had a restaurant

10

Stephanie

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The continental breakfast was five stars. Everything was fresh area was clean and staff extremely friendly

10

Graham

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, great property. Front desk staffing was average, not paying attention and on their phones. Breakfast two out of the three mornings was over packed and they ran out of everything. No silverware, no milk, no juice, no plates. It was busy but they were understaffed or poor work ethic.

10

Pilar

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay! Great breakfast. Friendly check in and breakfast staff. Close to Levi Stadium

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Jorge a

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great but the breakfast was horrible I stay and a lot hotels this have to be the worse breakfast I ever had👎

8

Cary

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My only disappointment was that there was no hot oatmeal for breakfast. Everything else was fantastic. The filtered water in the room was great. Definitely will book at Elements again if the opportunity arises.

10

David

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, awesome staff, great breakfast, super convenient location!

10

Jaden

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In certain areas it was dirty. The beds were alot smaller than I expected. I read that there was supposed to be a made to order espresso bar and there it wasn't open and was never notified that it was not going to be open. Walls were super thin. Other than that I honestly enjoyed the stay, the rooms were nicely designed, I loved the fact that there was a full kitchen and breakfast was amazing

10

Kurt

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Vivek

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel, great breakfast and nice lobby. The service was also very good

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $457	10 $203	11 $159	12 $164
13 $201	14 $509	15	16	17 $197	18 $164	19 $163
20 $261	21 $308	22 $543	23 $359	24 $270	25 $172	26 $192
27 $212	28 $327	29 $327	30 $325

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $287	2 $154	3 $164
4 $222	5 $294	6 $319	7 $317	8 $287	9 $183	10 $192
11 $270	12 $407	13 $1,782	14 $1,781	15 $320	16 $173	17 $172
18 $251	19 $378	20 $394	21 $355	22 $289	23 $164	24 $163
25 $268	26 $308	27 $339	28 $334	29 $229	30 $154	31 $154

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