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title: "Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas vs Hampton Inn Milpitas"
description: "Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas or Hampton Inn Milpitas in Milpitas (CA)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas vs Hampton Inn Milpitas

Both are in Milpitas (CA), 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Milpitas
## [Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/element-by-marriott-san-jose-milpitas-milpitas-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1382249/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Milpitas
## [Hampton Inn Milpitas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-milpitas-milpitas-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1488294/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2003)

### Choose Hampton Inn Milpitas if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.8)
-   to walk to the sights (500 m / 1.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (76 / 3)

### Why is Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas better than Hampton Inn Milpitas?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  400 m closer to public transport (−400 m)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2003) (+19y)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hampton Inn Milpitas better than Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas?

1.  73 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+73)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 19) (+42)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas | Hampton Inn Milpitas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 3.2 | 5.1  (+1.9) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 5.0  (+2.2) | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 34  (+22) |
| Rank in Milpitas (CA) | top 29% | top 19%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.2 | 5.1  (+1.9) |
| Distance to Milpitas centre | 2.5 km | 2.1 km  (−450 m) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−400 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 76  (+73) |
| To the nearest food shop | 640 m | 150 m  (−500 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 6  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+19y) | 2003 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 13  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hampton Inn Milpitas prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-milpitas-milpitas-ca/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station VTA Great Mall / Main Transit Center: 1.1 km, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 5.9 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Hampton Inn Milpitas: city centre: 500 m, nearest station Cisco Way: 1.5 km, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 6.8 km, 76 places to eat within 500 m.

## Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas or Hampton Inn Milpitas: common questions

### Which is better, Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas or Hampton Inn Milpitas?

They are evenly matched. Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas is stronger in public transport; Hampton Inn Milpitas is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas or Hampton Inn Milpitas?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hampton Inn Milpitas is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas.

### How far apart are Element by Marriott San Jose Milpitas and Hampton Inn Milpitas?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/element-by-marriott-san-jose-milpitas-milpitas-ca-vs-hampton-inn-milpitas-milpitas-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/